How do I set up printers in our kitchen and bar?

[JPWilkinson]

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We need to set-up printers in our Kitchen and @ the Bar - has anyone hooked printers in via WiFi? Running ethernet cabling is not an option...

[Chad]

Hello @JPWilkinson! 

Currently we only offer 4 receipt printers that connect via WiFi to the Square Stand. Currently all options will require you to connect the printer using a ethernet cable directly to your router or a LAN. 

[JPWilkinson]

@Chad

Hey Chad! We already have Star Printers - and there is only the USB connection that connects the printer to the stand - which is why I am looking to explore a USB to WiFi option - instead of having to buy two new printers...

Please advise.

Thanks!

[JPWilkinson]

@Chad

Hey Chad! I looked over the link you sent and tehre are no WiFi options for the printers... they are Ethernet - which is not WiFi... unless you're suggesting that Ethernet to WiFi is an option?

Please advise.

Thanks!

[Chad]

@JPLWilkinson could you provide some details on what you're trying to achieve? 

Ethernet Printers connect to the Square Stand using a Wi-Fi. The name Ethernet refers to the cable required to connect the printer to a wireless network. Plugging the Ethernet cable into the router or LAN is what gives the printer the ability to connect to the wireless network and the Square Stand. 

[JPWilkinson]

@Chad

Ethernet requires that each printer run ethernet to the router - which in our case is several hundred feet away... Our WiFi router is in the middle of the shop - and to have to run ethernet cabling - is a no go. The printers themselves are not WiFi - but connect via ethernet to a WiFi router - so they cannot be considered WiFi-enabled.

[Chad]

@JPWilkinson we do not have any compatible printers that have a Wi-Fi antenna internally. If you need to connect your tablet to a receipt printer via Wi-Fi the only option is to use an Ethernet printer. 

I'm not sure what setup you're trying to achieve, so I don't have any other suggestions for you. 

[JPWilkinson]

We want to be able to locate our printers whereever - and not have to run ethernet cables. We are currently setting up a patio - and not being able to move a printer out there - is a problem. So - having a printer that can be modded to browadcast to the WiFi network by itself or through a WiFi dongle is ideal - and I'm sure would be for most of your customers.

[Chad]

@JPWilkinson Have you considered using one of the LAN printers I mentioned with Star Micronics WiFi Power Pack? 

[JPWilkinson]

We have 2 - Star TSP100 FUTURE PRNT printers - I just need to confirm these will work with that power pack - which is EXACTLY what I am looking for!!!

[JPWilkinson]

@Chad

Spoke to Star and the two printers we have are not compatible and we will need to purchase new printers. The rep suggested the WiFi printer - TSP100III WLAN - and I wonder if this would work with square or if we have to buy Ethernet printers and then the power pack on top of that? Thoughts?

[Chad]

@JPWilkinson I recommend taking a look at the Star Micronics TSP143IIILAN. The other two options on our list of Supported Hardware for iPads say they work while plugged into a LAN network as well, but I'm not sure if they're compatible with the power pack. That might be a good question for Star Micronics. 

[JPWilkinson]

@Chad

Hi Chad! Ok - so from what I've been able to piece together, your suggested printer would require the WiFi Power-Pack to also be bought for each printer - which is getting very expensive.

Question - has Square tested with the printer that Star itself is recommending? The TSP100III WLAN? It would make life a lot easier if Square itself had a WiFi printer recommendation - to save your customers time and money...

Please advise.

[JPWilkinson]

@Chad

Hey Chad! Any news on Square releasing an approval for a tested Wi-Fi printer? We want to know what works before laying out any more money on equipment. Thanks!

[Chad]

Hello @JPWilkinson, currently we are not in the process of adding additional printers. I'm sure this will change in the future and in that event we will make a product update on the Seller Community.