Choose your operating system version (e.g., Windows 10, Windows 11, or Windows Server).
Connect the USB cable to the printer, but . Turn on the printer power switch. Step 2: Running the Driver Installer
: To check if the printer hardware is working, hold the FEED button and turn on the power. Release the button after 1 second. The printer should print its firmware version and connection type.
Set it to (opens before printing) or Document Bottom (opens after printing). Click Apply and then OK . Common Troubleshooting Scenarios 1. Printer Prints "Gibberish" or Strange Symbols code soft tp-3160s driver
If connecting via , select the Network Port option and input the IP address assigned to the printer. Click Install or Configure .
Search for as the manufacturer and locate the TP-3160S model.
Connect the USB cable to an open USB port on your PC. The software should automatically detect the virtual USB port (e.g., USB001 or USB002 ). Click or Finish to complete the wizard. Step 4: Printing a Test Page Go to Windows Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners . Choose your operating system version (e
is often distributed through regional partners, the most reliable download is typically found on the CODE SOFT Malaysia product portal or via specialized POS driver hubs. Installation Tip run the installer as an administrator
6. Open Control Panel > Devices and Printers . 7. Right-click Code Soft TP-3160S > Printer Properties > Ports tab. 8. Verify it is on USB001 (Virtual printer port for USB) . Do not use DOT4 or FILE ports. 9. Click Configure Port and set the Transmission Retry to 90 seconds (to prevent timeouts on large label batches).
Select the manufacturer and the from the list. Select the appropriate port (e.g., USB001). Troubleshooting Common Driver Issues Step 2: Running the Driver Installer : To
: Native drivers communicate more efficiently with the printer hardware.
Windows Driver Signature Enforcement blocking unsigned third-party legacy drivers.