Printer Configuration Guide for IT 2.0 Post Offices

Printer Configuration Guide for IT 2.0 Offices (V1.0)

Creation Date: 12.06.2025

Introduction

This guide provides configuration steps for printer settings after the rollout of IT 2.0 software. It covers three use cases:

1. A6 Thermal Printer with A6 Paper Roll
2. A6 Thermal Printer with A7 Paper Roll
3. Existing DOT Matrix Printer

1. USE CASE 1: A6 Thermal Printer, A6 Size Paper Roll

Printer Model: Zebra ZD 230 TA

Settings:

• Page Setup:
  • Width: 100 mm
  • Height: 140 mm
  • Media Type: Continuous labels
  • Rotation: 90° Landscape
• Print Options:
  • Darkness: 25–30 (recommended: 30)
  • Printing Mode: Thermal transfer
• Graphic Options:
  • Dithering: Clipart (6th setting)
  • Graphics Type: Standard
• During Printing:
  • Scale: Fit to Printable Area

2. USE CASE 2: A6 Thermal Printer, A7 Size Paper Roll

Printer Model: Zebra ZD 230 TA

Settings:

• Page Setup:
  • Width: 104 mm
  • Height: 58 mm
  • Media Type: Continuous labels
  • Rotation: 0° Portrait
• Print Options:
  • Darkness: 25–30 (recommended: 30)
  • Printing Mode: Thermal transfer
• Graphic Options:
  • Dithering: Clipart (6th setting)
  • Graphics Type: Standard
• During Printing:
  • Scale: Fit to Printable Area

3. USE CASE 3: Existing DOT Matrix Printer

Printer Model: Epson LX-310

Settings:

1. Create Custom Form:
   • Name: "RECEIPT"
   • Dimensions:
     • Width: 19.69 cm
     • Height: 5.03 cm
     • Top: 0.03 cm
     • Bottom: 0.00 cm
2. Printer Preferences:
   • Select "RECEIPT" form under Paper Size.
   • Advanced Options:
     • Print Quality: 240 x 144 DPI
     • Advanced Printing Features: Enabled
3. Printer Properties:
   • Start printing immediately.
   • Enable "Print Spooled documents first" and "Advanced printing features."
4. Printing in IT 2.0:
   • Select "DOT Matrix" option after booking.
   • Choose "RECEIPT" form in PDF print settings.
   • For legibility issues, set print direction to unidirectional.

Note: Adjust darkness and print direction as needed for optimal results. For troubleshooting, reprint using the "No failed" button if errors occur.