This happens when the wrong driver or baud rate is selected. Ensure you selected the 80mm Thermal Printer Driver during setup. If using a Serial connection, verify that the baud rate in the driver matches the hardware switches on the printer (usually 9600 or 19200).
After the driver is installed, perform these checks to ensure everything works correctly:
Because Linux powers many backend POS terminals, setting up the TP-3160s requires configuring the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS). Codesoft Tp-3160s Driver Download
Extract the downloaded driver ZIP archive to a folder on your desktop.
Visit the official Codesoft international or regional support portal. Navigate to the "Downloads" or "Support" section and search for "TP-3160s". This happens when the wrong driver or baud rate is selected
Visit the TEKLYNX Driver Service Pack (DSP) to find the latest updates for your specific model.
If your computer has an optical drive, use the disc that came inside the original retail packaging. After the driver is installed, perform these checks
Visit the official Codesoft international or regional support portal. Navigate to the "Downloads" or "Support" section and search for "TP-3160s".
Turn on the printer. Windows should play a device connection sound.
Double-click the package file to launch the macOS installer.
Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:631 to open the CUPS web interface. Go to > Add Printer . Select your connected USB thermal printer.