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Setting Up the Star SM-T300i Printer (Bluetooth)

To use the Star receipt printer, you'll first need to prepare the device and connect it to your iPad via Bluetooth.

Preparing the Star Receipt Printer and Connecting It to Your iPad

  • Insert the battery into the device and connect the printer to power using the included power adapter to charge the battery.

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  • Open Settings on your iPad.
  • Select Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
  • Press and hold the power button on the printer for about three seconds to turn the device on. The device is now ready to pair.

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  • Once the receipt printer appears in the list as "Star Micronics," tap it and enter "1234" as the PIN. Confirm by tapping "Pair."
  • The printer will now connect to the iPad.
  • Open the paper compartment.

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  • Insert the receipt roll correctly into the paper compartment and close the cover again.

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Activating the Receipt Printer in the Shore POS App

  • Open the Shore POS App on your iPad.
  • Tap the arrow > in the top left to open the app menu, and select Settings at the bottom.
  • Select the menu item Hardware > Select Printer.
  • Tap Star to set the printer as the active device.

The printer is now set up and will automatically connect to the iPad from now on whenever both devices are switched on and within range.

Note: According to the manufacturer, the Star SM-T300i mobile printer accepts thermal paper rolls with the following specifications:

Width: 80 mm
Roll diameter: max. 50 mm
(Running) length: max. 28 m
Core diameter: 12 mm
Paper: thermal paper

More information is available in the Star SM-T300i printer manual.