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Printer Setup
Daniel S edited this page Apr 27, 2022
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If you don't want to install unsigned Chinese drivers there is a simple workaround that seems to work on most Chinese printer. It may also work with other ones.
You have to open the Device Manager
and find the entry for your plugged in Printer. Try plugging it in and out to see what device it might be. If you found it:
- Right Click ->
Update Driver
Browse my computer for drivers
Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer
- Uncheck
Show compatible hardware
- Manufacturer
Microsoft
and selectUSB Printing Support
- Finish setup
Still in the Device Manager
- Find the
USB Printing Support
Device underUniversal Serial Bus controllers
- Right Click ->
Properties
->Details
Tab - Select
Bus relations
asProperty
- The
Value
should end with something likeUSB001
,USB002
, ... - Note that value
Open Printer & scanners
windows settings:
- Press the
Add a printer or scanner
button and let it run - Press
The printer that I want isn't listed
- Select
Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings
- Check
Use an existing port
and select the correct USB device. It should be named likeUSB001 (Virtual printer port for USB)
. Should match the one from theUSB Printing Support
device. - Manufacturer
Generic
and selectGeneric / Text Only
Use the driver that is currently installed (recommended)
- Give it a name and finish the setup
The printer is now registered in Windows.
- Go to the
Devices
page and look for the name of your printer and press theUse
button. - Go to the
Settings
page and set the correctPrinter Width
. Check Printer-Settings for printing width. - Disable
Explicit Initialization
andForce Standard Mode