Jolibiz POS Documentation

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Mike, who runs a retail business named “Retail Haven,” wants to set up a new printer in JoliBiz to print receipts and other documents.

Step 1: Access the Add Printer Section #

1. Navigate to Add Printer:
   • Description: Go to the section in JoliBiz where you can add a new printer.
   • Location: This can usually be found under the “Settings” menu in JoliBiz. Look for “Printers” or a similar option.
   • Example: Mike logs into his JoliBiz account, navigates to the “Settings” menu, and selects “Printers.” Then, he clicks on the “Add” button.

Step 2: Enter Printer Details #

2. Printer Name:
   • Description: Provide a short descriptive name to recognize the printer.
   • Example: Mike names his printer “Store Front Printer.”
   • Action: Mike types “Store Front Printer” in the Printer Name field.
3. Connection Type:
   • Description: Select the type of connection for the printer (Network, Windows, Linux).
   • Example: Mike’s printer is connected via the network.
   • Action: Mike selects “Network” from the Connection Type dropdown.
4. Characters per Line:
   • Description: Enter the number of characters per line that the printer supports.
   • Example: Mike’s printer supports 42 characters per line.
   • Action: Mike types “42” in the Characters per Line field.

Step 3: Find and Enter IP Address #

5. Find IP Address:
   • Description: Find the IP address of the printer to connect it to the network.
   • Location: The IP address can usually be found on the printer’s display panel under network settings or by printing a configuration page from the printer.
   • Example: Mike finds the IP address on the printer’s display under network settings.
   • Steps to Find IP Address:
     • Option 1: Check the printer’s display panel for network settings.
     • Option 2: Print a configuration or network status page from the printer.
     • Option 3: Access the printer’s settings through the printer’s control panel software on your computer.
6. IP Address:
   • Description: Enter the IP address of the printer.
   • Example: Mike’s printer IP address is “192.168.1.50.”
   • Action: Mike types “192.168.1.50” in the IP Address field.

Step 4: Enter Port Number #

7. Port:
   • Description: Enter the port number used for the printer connection.
   • Example: Most printers work on port 9100.
   • Action: Mike types “9100” in the Port field.

Final Step: Save the Printer Settings #

8. Save Settings:
   • Description: Save the new printer settings.
   • Example: After entering all the details, Mike saves the settings.
   • Action: Mike clicks the “Save” button.