wow! thanks a lot!! I was having the same problem with an Epson Tm-T20III eventhough when I checked the settings it was already in "Printer Class". Regardless, I connected the printer to the Square stand, switched it to "Vendor Class" (turned it off) and switched it back to "Printer Class" and that seemed to do the trick. Saved me from returning the printer and looking for another one. Huge Thanks!!
Awesome video. Thanks so much. Setting up two Epson 244's (like your job) both were on vendor class not printer. Unfortunately changing these settings didn't solve USB not supported message. But that doesn't reduce usefulness of your video. Thanks
Hi harvesterbmx, it is possible to set up a receipt printer wirelessly with a shopify POS system. Depending on the printer model they will have 802.11 (wireless) adapters. For example here is a wireless adapter of this printer. epson.com/Accessories/POS-Accessories/Connect-It-802-11n-WiFi-Wireless-Interface/p/CNITWIFI
Yeah absolutely! We also attached a register to the square stand. Square will have the option to configure devices such as cash drawers in the settings.
What does it mean by vendor mode and printer mode? This video show usb interface, my printer has a Lan card. By setting it to printer mode, can iPad discover the printer as airprint?
Hi xz86, "vendor mode" and "printer mode" refer to the way the printer is connected to the computer. In "vendor mode," the printer is connected directly to the computer via a USB cable. In "printer mode," the printer is connected to the computer over a network (either wired or wireless). Whether or not setting the printer to "printer mode" will allow an iPad to discover the printer as an AirPrint printer depends on the specific printer and iPad model you are using.
What about the TM-T88V with Ethernet interface card? Im trying to connect to the square app on android and Apple tablet. I have it plugged into the router. It wont show up on Square printer section
Very helpful. But I cannot make it work using a TM-T88V serial base printer. Configurations are correct but still not printer., we use it as a back up printer
Very informative, I have a problem with connecting my Epson TM T88VI , when I download the driver it won’t download more than 50 % , can u suggest a solution?
How do I connect my Ipad square pos to the printer? Any instructions would be greatly appreciated. I changed the settings as on video, but unsure what cable I need to buy to get the ipad and this model printer to communicate. Do i need to buy an apple thunderbolt to gigabit ethernet? ty
I have the same printer but it doesn’t go in the mode selection mode just prints a long test page after the first page. What is the dip switch settings for the USB?
I dunno if you'll see this but does this still work without the stand itself? If I were to have a usb adapter from the ipad to the printer without the stand does this still work? Or does the stand itself have software that makes this possible?
The stand is a usb hub that allows you to simultaneously charge the iPad. I would think you could use a simpler usb hub to connect to the printer but we haven’t tested like that yet.
Carlos Lopez We have ran into cash drawer issues. But there’s always a way to fix it. Send us a video or a detailed message of what you’re having trouble with and we will post how to fix that problem within 24 hours. You can email us at theshowmeguys@gmail.com
Hi Doug! Sorry for the late reply. Yes it is, here is a link to the ethernet adapter. epson.com/Accessories/POS-Accessories/UB-E04-Connect-It-Ethernet-Interface/p/C32C881008
This is a "Thermal" printer so it uses a special type of receipt paper that when heated "prints" without the use of ink. You can find the thermal paper here: amzn.to/40BewSq
Awesome Video! 1. Can I use a converter from the USB-B to USB-A cable to have it work on a laptop? If so.. read on my friend: :) 2. If I needed to print a document from a website. like a survey or receipt that will typically look like an 8 1/2 x11 doc. 3. Would this feature convert it accordingly to fit everything in a legible elongated way? Or would it reduce it as an image to the size of the width of the printer?
Notice how the TM-T88V doesn't print a receipt as smoothly and fast when printing from Square as compared to when you hold the power/feed button for example? I set the printer up on my laptop as a test and it prints fast and seamlessly. With Square it prints in spurts like the printer is working harder line by line. Not as smooth. Any suggestions on how to fix that?
What type of POS system are you using? The printer should pull the timezone from the device it is printing from so ensure the timezone is set correctly. If it is in fact configured correctly then i would pull the Ethernet from the printer and plug it back in so it will re-establish a connection to pull the time. Let us know if that does not work!
@@TheShowMeGuys its a terminal pos system ,when we recieve an order(we run a takeaway shop) the email manager commands to print on the paper lets say its 16:40 but if i check the order (email) digitaly on phone or any device its 17:40 ,i will have a go and see if it works by pulling ethernet cable....
I just bought printer Epson tm-t88v from eBay I have follow your instructions but when I connect printer to square stand it doesn’t show anything .please help me
Link to purchase new/used Epson TM-T88V M244A Printers and parts: amzn.to/3HBQfTm
Square Register POS and parts: amzn.to/3DPXw18
I almost gave up on trying to make this receipt printer work with our Square Stand. Thank you so much for posting this video!
Hi Brandon Foret, glad I could help you get your receipt printer working!
You saved me!! Thank you ! People like you who just take the time to post a video like that are the best thing there is on youtube thanks again!
That is great to hear! Thank you for leaving a comment here. We are happy to help and wish you the best of luck with your POS system.
Is this a good price for the T88 epson printer?? www.ebay.ca/itm/402555985445
@@earthstix6407 that's pretty good, if it's usb ready, if it's parallel only then not really
Earth Stix have pos printer only 100usd
I switched out my pc and mine stopped working. I hope this works. You've got the only video out. Thanks so much.
You are welcome! Did it work?
@@TheShowMeGuys like a charm.
Thank you. I’m now able to use my Epson printer with my new square stand and saved a lot of money. Really appreciate the video
Anish Gala | That’s great to hear! I’m glad we could help out. Let us know if you run into any other problems.
wow! thanks a lot!! I was having the same problem with an Epson Tm-T20III eventhough when I checked the settings it was already in "Printer Class". Regardless, I connected the printer to the Square stand, switched it to "Vendor Class" (turned it off) and switched it back to "Printer Class" and that seemed to do the trick. Saved me from returning the printer and looking for another one. Huge Thanks!!
You're welcome! We are glad it helped.
Awesome video. Thanks so much. Setting up two Epson 244's (like your job) both were on vendor class not printer. Unfortunately changing these settings didn't solve USB not supported message. But that doesn't reduce usefulness of your video. Thanks
There is another setting you might need to change. It is under item #10, if I remember correctly.
What a great instructions video. I set my printer up in just a few minutes!! Thank you!!!
We're so glad it helped.
@@TheShowMeGuys just dropped a comment hope you guys can help.
please do a tutorial with Quickbooks POS.
This was hugely helpful. Thank you!
Hi, great video! looking to set this up wirelessly to my shopify POS, is this possible? thanks guys!
Hi harvesterbmx, it is possible to set up a receipt printer wirelessly with a shopify POS system. Depending on the printer model they will have 802.11 (wireless) adapters. For example here is a wireless adapter of this printer. epson.com/Accessories/POS-Accessories/Connect-It-802-11n-WiFi-Wireless-Interface/p/CNITWIFI
Thank you for this video it saved me so much aggravation
N L that’s awesome! I’m so glad this video helped! Thank you for sharing.
Awesome, Thank you! I have one of these attached to a cash register. Do you know if the cash register will work with square too?
Yeah absolutely! We also attached a register to the square stand. Square will have the option to configure devices such as cash drawers in the settings.
Is this a good price for the T88 epson printer?? www.ebay.ca/itm/402555985445
Please share the usb cable pic and it's detail
I wish you would post more tech videos!!!
Missing option 11 on mine it goes from 10 to 12
Hatts off you saved me alot of money thanks alot
Glad we could help Perry!
What does it mean by vendor mode and printer mode? This video show usb interface, my printer has a Lan card. By setting it to printer mode, can iPad discover the printer as airprint?
Hi xz86, "vendor mode" and "printer mode" refer to the way the printer is connected to the computer. In "vendor mode," the printer is connected directly to the computer via a USB cable. In "printer mode," the printer is connected to the computer over a network (either wired or wireless). Whether or not setting the printer to "printer mode" will allow an iPad to discover the printer as an AirPrint printer depends on the specific printer and iPad model you are using.
What about the TM-T88V with Ethernet interface card? Im trying to connect to the square app on android and Apple tablet. I have it plugged into the router. It wont show up on Square printer section
Will this work for M244A
Can you use the epson device on your laptop? If so how?
Do you have a tutorial on how to connect my printer wirelessly?
I got the same question
Will this printer work with the square terminal via Ethernet
What kind of interface card do you have? I dont have the stand. Im trying to connect using ethernet or usb and wont work.
thank you so much really helpfull
You're welcome! Glad we can help!
Awesome video !!!
Thanks for the visit! Glad you enjoyed.
Problem solve awesome men thanks
Great! We are happy to hear that!
Very helpful. But I cannot make it work using a TM-T88V serial base printer. Configurations are correct but still not printer., we use it as a back up printer
Thx so mush ❤
You're welcome!
If square doesn't detect your printer, selection option 10 (interface selection) and set it to built-in USB.
I salute you Colonel Sandrew. My pc didnt pick it up but upon following you instruction
am happy to say I won. Thank you so much
@@simonskhosana7082 no problem, happy to hear!
Very informative, I have a problem with connecting my Epson TM T88VI , when I download the driver it won’t download more than 50 % , can u suggest a solution?
How do I connect my Ipad square pos to the printer? Any instructions would be greatly appreciated. I changed the settings as on video, but unsure what cable I need to buy to get the ipad and this model printer to communicate. Do i need to buy an apple thunderbolt to gigabit ethernet? ty
I’m having the same problem. Did you find a solution?
I have the same printer but it doesn’t go in the mode selection mode just prints a long test page after the first page. What is the dip switch settings for the USB?
Thanks a Lot.
Most welcome!
I dunno if you'll see this but does this still work without the stand itself? If I were to have a usb adapter from the ipad to the printer without the stand does this still work? Or does the stand itself have software that makes this possible?
The stand is a usb hub that allows you to simultaneously charge the iPad. I would think you could use a simpler usb hub to connect to the printer but we haven’t tested like that yet.
Do you have any problems with these printers not opening your cash drawers?
Carlos Lopez We have ran into cash drawer issues. But there’s always a way to fix it. Send us a video or a detailed message of what you’re having trouble with and we will post how to fix that problem within 24 hours. You can email us at theshowmeguys@gmail.com
Have you had a chance to review the email I sent about my problem with connecting my cash drawer? Thanks
Is the Epson TML 90 the same way?
We are back! We will have new series coming soon!
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
can u help me ? computer can not connect t88v printer. i used usb but says that not available. can u help me ?
is it possible to use the tm-88 with ethernet?
Hi Doug! Sorry for the late reply. Yes it is, here is a link to the ethernet adapter. epson.com/Accessories/POS-Accessories/UB-E04-Connect-It-Ethernet-Interface/p/C32C881008
Hi I'm struggling to install my pos thermal printer
Hi Real! Sorry for the late response. Are you still having this issue?
Thanks so much! Super helpful!
Glad we could help!
Thanks!!!
You bet!
Does anyone know what ink ribbon this model takes?
This is a "Thermal" printer so it uses a special type of receipt paper that when heated "prints" without the use of ink. You can find the thermal paper here: amzn.to/40BewSq
Awesome Video!
1. Can I use a converter from the USB-B to USB-A cable to have it work on a laptop? If so.. read on my friend: :)
2. If I needed to print a document from a website. like a survey or receipt that will typically look like an 8 1/2 x11 doc.
3. Would this feature convert it accordingly to fit everything in a legible elongated way? Or would it reduce it as an image to the size of the width of the printer?
Dear bro
Please let me know wich tablet ur using. Brand name please. Where we can find??
We are using an iPad Air
Thanks a lot
Nuances De Grains glad we could help!
Notice how the TM-T88V doesn't print a receipt as smoothly and fast when printing from Square as compared to when you hold the power/feed button for example? I set the printer up on my laptop as a test and it prints fast and seamlessly. With Square it prints in spurts like the printer is working harder line by line. Not as smooth. Any suggestions on how to fix that?
That is odd actually we did not come across slow printing on the square stand. How is your printer connection to your POS system?
Hi due to clocks been changed (summer time) my epson tm20II is printing time as 1 hour behind how can i change the time i cannot find it anywhere ....
What type of POS system are you using? The printer should pull the timezone from the device it is printing from so ensure the timezone is set correctly. If it is in fact configured correctly then i would pull the Ethernet from the printer and plug it back in so it will re-establish a connection to pull the time. Let us know if that does not work!
@@TheShowMeGuys its a terminal pos system ,when we recieve an order(we run a takeaway shop) the email manager commands to print on the paper lets say its 16:40 but if i check the order (email) digitaly on phone or any device its 17:40 ,i will have a go and see if it works by pulling ethernet cable....
I just bought printer Epson tm-t88v from eBay I have follow your instructions but when I connect printer to square stand it doesn’t show anything .please help me
Hi Soknang! Have you done a full reset on the printer already? Let's get this figured out for you!
Is it possible to print a word document with that printer ? Or which software can I use ?
You're welcome!
thanks , the perfect soln.