Rice Lake TransAct 2.0 - Manual (Page 54)

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TransAct provides several ticket printer options, including receipt printers,
dot matrix printers, and laser printers. Use the arrow buttons within the
Device Type box to view a list of all available print drivers.
Note: TransAct supplies common ticket printer drivers to make setting up
these devices simple. Unfortunately we cannot list every printer in the
industry. Please contact us with your specific ticket printer types so we can
add the new drivers to later releases of the software.
Select the communications port (LPT1, LPT2 or
COM1 through COM4) to which your printer cable
is attached. Use the arrows in the Connector box to
view all ports and choose the appropriate one.
When using a printer selection other than Windows
Default or Direct to Printer Port, you also need to set the Baud Rate, Flow
Control, Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity sections. After you have selected
the communication port and device type, the settings boxes become
available for editing. Check your ticket printer reference manual for correct
settings.
TransAct provides common drivers for ticket printers that produce receipts
similar to those at a grocery store. Such drivers include the SP2000,
SP2200, IDS 150A, Star SP200, and the Epson TM. Select Serial Printer
when the available drivers do not match a printer type. Use the arrows in the
Device Type option box to choose a printer.
TransAct also provides options for using an existing Windows printer, such
as a dot matrix or laser printer. To use a printer already configured for
Windows, select Windows Default from the Device Type list.
You can also send data directly to a printer via the Ticket file. This option
is helpful when printing to custom preprinted forms. Select Direct to Printer
Port to utilize this option. Using this option for a ticket printer should not
affect how reports are printed if they are printing to the same printer as long
as the printer is also defined as a Windows printer.
After you set up the ticket printer, click the Test button to send up to four
lines of text to the printer. Test Lines 1–4 appear.