How to Install a TSP100 USB Printer on Windows

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Introduction

This application note provides instructions for installing a Star TSP100 Series USB printer on Windows using the futurePRNT Driver and Configuration Utility package.

Supported Printers: TSP100U, TSP100II (ECO), TSP100IIIU
Supported Interfaces: USB
Supported Environments: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7

Before you begin

Important! New installations require two steps: 1) Install the futurePRNT driver and 2) Add the printer to Windows. These two separate steps are explained below.
Note: If you have already installed the driver, skip to Step #2.

Important! Ensure that the printer’s USB cable is not connected to your Windows device until after the driver has been fully installed.

Note: These instructions were written using Windows 11. If you are using an earlier version of Windows some steps may differ.

1. Install the futurePRNT Driver

The most current version of the futurePRNT driver can be found HERE

1. Click “Download” on either the Full or EXE version. Select “I Agree” and click “Download”.

Note: The Full driver download includes the printer/software manuals while the EXE version does not. For this application note, the Full version is used.

2. Locate the downloaded zip folder (commonly found in the Downloads folder). Right-click on the zip folder and select “Extract All…”.

Note: If the EXE file was downloaded, simply double-click the application to start the installation process and skip to Step 6.

3. Open the newly extracted folder and open the “Setup” folder.

4. Open the “Setup” execution file.

5. Allow the app to make changes to your device and click “Next”.

6. Select “I Accept” and click “Next”.

7. Select “Typical” and click “Next”.

8. Click “Install”.

9. The installer completes the installation.

Note: You may receive a prompt during installation, examples below. Click “Yes” and/or “OK”. This will not affect the installation process.

10. Click “Finish”.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the futurePRNT driver on Windows.

2. Add the Printer to Windows

1. Once the driver has been installed, make sure the printer is turned on and simply plug the printer into an open USB port on the Windows Device and the Plug-n-Play (PnP) feature will automatically add the printer. To perform a test print click the Windows/Start Menu icon and open Settings.

2. Click “Bluetooth & devices” and select “Printers & scanners”.

3. Select the printer from the list.

4. Select “Print test page”.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the TSP100 Series USB printer on Windows.

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