Operator's Manual

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Integrating the Printer into your Business Applications
Step by Step – Creating a Link from Host to Printer
Print Drivers
Printer drivers can be downloaded from our web site; https://www.printek.com/windows-desktop/
Select theVP420 /DPV541 driver. This driver will work for both 32 and 64 bit operating systems.
The drivers are downloaded as .zip files. Unzip the file into a folder. For best results do not
unzip the files to your desktop.
Run the DriverSetup.exe program to install the Windows driver.
A. Windows Laptop/Desktop
I. USB
a) When connected through the USB cable the driver will recognize the printer and
assign the proper port during driver installation.
II. Bluetooth
a) Using the Bluetooth Manager on your PC, the printer discover name will be VP-
XXXxxxxx (XXXxxxxx is the serial number of the printer).
b) The default passkey is 0000 (4 zeros).
c) The Bluetooth Manager will assign a virtual com port number to the connection.
Make note of the COM port number
d) You will need to use this COM port number when installing the Windows printer
driver.
e) Use the Manual installation option and select the COM port number assigned by the
Bluetooth manager.
B. Android Tablets and Smartphones
I. Bluetooth
a) Using the Bluetooth Manager on your Android device, scan for available Bluetooth
devices.
b) The printer discover name will be VP- XXXxxxxx (XXXxxxxx is the serial number of
the printer).
c) The default passkey is 0000 (four zeros).
NOTE: The device will pair to the printer but does not connect until a print job is sent to the
printer.