The setup wizard will detect the hardware communication port (e.g., USB001 or USB002). Click to complete the driver registration. Step 3: Verifying the Installation

Click and follow the remaining on-screen instructions.

Right-click the newly added printer icon and select . Click Print Test Page to confirm successful deployment. Installing on Linux Systems (Ubuntu/Debian)

Before downloading, ensure your hardware matches these standard specifications for the Codesoft TP-3160s series: Direct thermal line printing.

Installing the TP-3160S driver is straightforward, but a few technical tweaks can prevent future headaches: Run as Admin : Always right-click the installation file and select "Run as administrator"

The installer will ask for the printer type. Choose 80mm Series or POS-80 (the standard classification for the TP-3160s). Configure the Interface Port:

Go to the tab and click Print Test Page to verify communication.

: The TP-3160s features an automatic cutter. If it fails to cut after a receipt finishes, go to Printer properties > Device Settings and ensure the Auto Cutter option is set to "Report/Page" or "Cut".

| Problem | Possible solution | |--------|-------------------| | | Check the printer’s label for the correct model. Try “TS3160” (Canon) or “CLX‑3160s” (Samsung). | | Windows says “Driver not available” | Run Windows Update to fetch optional drivers. Use the manufacturer’s official site. | | Codesoft doesn’t see the printer | Re‑add the printer inside Codesoft (File → Select Printer → Add). Choose “Windows printer” if the model isn’t listed. | | Printer prints gibberish or wrong labels | You may be using the wrong driver (e.g., a generic text driver). Re‑install the correct manufacturer driver. | | The printer is an Intel Wireless‑AC 3160 adapter | That’s not a printer. You need the Intel PROSet/Wireless driver for Windows, available from Intel’s support site. |

Locate the newly installed (or POS-80) icon. Right-click the printer icon and select Printer properties . On the General tab, click the Print Test Page button.

Double-click the package file to launch the macOS installer.

Double-click the downloaded Codesoft driver installation file (e.g., Codesoft_Printer_Setup.exe ).

Right-click the downloaded file and select "Run as administrator" to prevent permission issues during the extraction process.

If you still can’t locate the driver, leave a comment with the exact text from your printer’s label – and we’ll help you track down the right link.

Incorrect driver selection or baud rate mismatch on serial connections.