> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.plato.ae/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Printers

> Configure restaurant printers, connect them to Plato, and troubleshoot common printing issues.

Use this section for receipt, kitchen, bar, void ticket, report, and cash drawer printers connected to Plato.

Plato supports Ethernet/LAN and Wi-Fi network printer setup for the starter printer families below when the model has an IP address and supports ESC/POS or raw TCP printing.

## Start Here

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="PC Network Setup" icon="monitor-cog" href="/printers/setup/pc-network-config">
    Put the printer on the network using a PC, Ethernet cable, browser page, or vendor utility.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Self-Test And Reset" icon="rotate-ccw" href="/printers/setup/self-test-and-reset">
    Print status pages, find the IP address, and reset network settings safely.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configure And Connect" icon="settings" href="/printers/configure-and-connect">
    Add a printer in Plato, enter IP and port settings, choose outputs, and attach it to POS.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="life-buoy" href="/printers/troubleshooting/overview">
    Check power, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, paper, cover, self-test pages, routing, and support handoff details.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Printer Types

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Ethernet Printers" icon="network" href="/printers/types/ethernet">
    Recommended for fixed cashier, kitchen, bar, and prep station printers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Wi-Fi Printers" icon="wifi" href="/printers/types/wifi">
    Use when cable routing is not possible and the printer has a stable Wi-Fi signal.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Starter Printer Models

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="ICE" icon="printer" href="/printers/models/ice">
    Ethernet and Wi-Fi setup notes for ICE network printers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Oscar" icon="printer" href="/printers/models/oscar">
    Ethernet and Wi-Fi setup notes for Oscar network printers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sunmi" icon="printer" href="/printers/models/sunmi">
    Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and terminal printer notes for Sunmi devices.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Landi" icon="printer" href="/printers/models/landi">
    Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and terminal printer notes for Landi devices.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Epson" icon="printer" href="/printers/models/epson">
    TM-T20II, TM-T20III, TM-m30, TM-m30II, and TM-m30III setup notes.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What Plato Needs

For network printers, Plato needs:

1. A printer device record.
2. The printer IP address.
3. The printer port, usually `9100`.
4. The correct printer output settings.
5. A POS device connected to that printer.
6. Category and order type routing when the printer handles kitchen or bar tickets.