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Printer Setup

Waiterr supports multiple printer types for receipts and production tickets.

Waiterr Manager — printers overview

Supported Printer Types

Printer TypeUse CaseSetup Difficulty
Network Printer (LAN)Kitchen / bar dockets⭐⭐
USB PrinterLocal POS printers⭐⭐⭐
Cloud PrinterRemote / cloud-based⭐⭐⭐⭐
Push PrinterRequires technician⭐⭐⭐⭐

Adding a Printer

Go to:

Settings → Printers → Add Printer

You will be asked to configure:

  • Printer name
  • Identifier
  • Description
  • Printer type
  • Network details
  • Paper size
  • Protocol
  • Auto-cutter settings
  • Linked KDS (optional)
Waiterr Manager — printer add

Network Printer (LAN)

Requires:

  • IP address
  • Port (usually 9100)
  • Protocol: RAW / IPP / LPD

Typical setup:

IP: 192.168.1.25 Port: 9100 Protocol: RAW Paper size: 80mm

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USB Printer

Requires:

  • USB connection to POS device
  • Supported drivers
  • Browser compatibility

Cloud Printer

Used when:

  • Kitchen is remote
  • Events with dynamic setup
  • Internet-based printing needed

Requires cloud provider setup.


Push Printer

Advanced printer requiring:

  • Technician onboarding
  • Local installation
  • Push notification settings

Used in large venues.


Link Printer to KDS

You can link a printer to a preparation screen:

Example:

  • Kitchen printer → only kitchen products
  • Bar printer → only bar products

Related Pages

👉 Receipt Layout
👉 Production Screens

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