Reports & PawnTickets Printer Installation Information
Learn how to install and configure printers for generating pawn tickets and reports in Bravo, including setup tips for optimal printing performance.
Reports & Pawn Tickets Printer Install Information
- Unbox the Reports or PawnTickets printer
- Power up Printer
- For power up instructions please read owner manual before starting.
- Attach printer to network
- If network has DHCP enabled wait for printer to fully power up. If no DHCP you will need to contact your Network Administrator before continuing
- You will need to print the factory configuration page to get IP address information, please read owner manual on how to print this page.
- Example on Self-Test Configuration page for a HP LaserJet P2035N is below and you can see the section on the right called Network Information this section contains all of the information for this network device.
- You can hold down the "Page Feed" button (this button on the P2035N is located on the top next to were the page exists the printer and has a green arrow) until the printer produces a test page that will contain the IP address assigned to the printer. After you have the IP Address you can continue to the next step if no IP address is shown contact your Network Administrator for support on obtaining an IP Address for the printer.
- Go to the first Bravo workstation that you want install printer on:
- Click on "Start" and navigate to "Control Panel"
- Click on "Devices and Printers" (or search for "Devices and Printers" from the start menu)
- From the top left click "Add Printer" - a dialog box will appear as shown below:
- Click "Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer" and the dialog box will change as seen below:
- Select "Create a new port" and then select "Standard TCP/IP Port".
- You will need to enter in the IP address of the printer. This will be the address provided by the printer if you are using DHCP. If you are not you will need to contact your network administrator and obtain the correct address before continuing.
- Type in the IP address of the printer, as seen below:
- After you enter the IP information you will be presented with a window that informs you that your IP printer port has been added as a Generic Network Card
- Click next and you will be presented with a window that will allow you to pick the driver for your printer (Zebra TLP-2824 Plus) follow the prompts and click finish when done.
Your printer is now installed and can be found in "Devices and Printers" from the "Control Panel". Please go to "Devices and Printers" to see a list of printers, including the one you just installed.
Right Click on the printer you just created. If you have not named the printer yet you can do so by right clicking on the new printer and going to printer properties.
- Click on the Printer Properties
- You will be presented with the following window
- Here you can change the name to one of the following (Reports Or PawnTickets) you must follow same case as the example for the ("Reports" or "PawnTickets")
- Next click on the "Preference" button and set the appropriate settings for Reports or PawnTickets and follow the steps below.
- All standard settings for 8.5” X 11” will work for Bravo, but if you are using a color printer the speed will be increased if set to print in black and white for Bravo PawnTickets.
- Repeat for all Bravo workstations that need these printers
AFTER COMPLETING ALL OF THE ABOVE STEPS YOU STILL NEED ASSISTANCE WITH SETTING UP YOUR PRINTERS PLEASE CONTACT BRAVO PAWN PLATFORM SUPPORT @ (888) 407-6287 OPTION 3.
Related Links:
Installing the Star TSP 100 Printer
Setting Up a Dual Tray Printer
Troubleshooting the Zebra TLP 2824 (ZPL)