Belbo supports three receipt printer series: Star mPOP, Epson and Star TSP. Which ones can be connected directly and how depends on whether you operate Belbo on a computer, iPad or Android tablet.
Compatibility by Device
| Device / Platform | Star mPOP | Epson | Star TSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer (Windows / Mac) | ✓ USB | ✓ USB / WLAN | ✓ USB / WLAN |
| iPad | ✓ Bluetooth | ✓ WLAN / IP | ✓ WLAN / IP |
| Android Tablet | ✓ Bluetooth | – | – |
Star mPOP
The Star mPOP is a combined cash drawer with integrated receipt printer. It connects via USB (on computer via Satellite) or via Bluetooth (on iPad and Android directly through the Belbo app) and is therefore the most flexible solution for all platforms.
Epson
Epson receipt printers can be connected to the computer via USB or WLAN (IP address) – the Belbo Satellite is required on the computer in both cases. On the iPad, the connection works directly through the Belbo app via WLAN, provided the printer and iPad are on the same network. Bluetooth is not supported.
Star TSP
The Star TSP (e.g. TSP100) is a stationary receipt printer and connects to the computer via USB or WLAN (IP address) via Belbo Satellite. On the iPad, connection via WLAN is possible. Android is not supported. The device differs significantly from the mPOP – setup requires a current driver (version > 7.7).
Requirements on Computer (all models)
To connect a printer to your computer (Windows or Mac), the Belbo Satellite is required. It runs in the background and enables communication between Belbo and the connected printer.