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Windows Generic Driver

If you don't want to install unsigned Chinese drivers there is a simple workaround that seems to work on most Chinese printer. It may also work with other ones.

Instructions​

1. Change the USB Device Driver​

You have to open the Device Manager and find the entry for your plugged in Printer. Try plugging it in and out to see what device it might be. If you found it:

  1. Right Click -> Update Driver
  2. Browse my computer for drivers
  3. Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer
  4. Uncheck Show compatible hardware
  5. Manufacturer Microsoft and select USB Printing Support
  6. Finish setup

2. Check the USB Device Number​

Still in the Device Manager

  1. Find the USB Printing Support Device under Universal Serial Bus controllers
  2. Right Click -> Properties -> Details Tab
  3. Select Bus relations as Property
  4. The Value should end with something like USB001, USB002, ...
  5. Note that value

3. Add the Printer​

Open Printer & scanners windows settings:

  1. Press the Add a printer or scanner button and let it run
  2. Press The printer that I want isn't listed
  3. Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings
  4. Check Use an existing port and select the correct USB device. It should be named like USB001 (Virtual printer port for USB). Should match the one from the USB Printing Support device.
  5. Manufacturer Generic and select Generic / Text Only
  6. Use the driver that is currently installed (recommended)
  7. Give it a name and finish the setup

The printer is now registered in Windows.

4. In Sales & Dungeons​

  1. Go to the Devices page and look for the name of your printer and press the Use button.
  2. Go to the Settings page and set the correct Printer Width. Check Tested Printer for printing width.
  3. Disable Explicit Initialization and Force Standard Mode