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Everything You Need to Know About the POS-80 Printer Driver V7.17 Download

If you are running a retail store, restaurant, or any business that relies on receipt printing, you have likely encountered the POS-80 thermal receipt printer. Known for its reliability and speed, keeping its driver updated is crucial for system stability. One specific version frequently sought after is Driver V7.17.

This article explains what this driver version offers, how to install it, and where to download it safely. Pos 80 Printer Driver V7.17 Download

Phase 3: Connect and Configure the Printer

1. Turn off the POS printer.
2. Connect the USB cable to your PC.
3. Turn on the printer. Windows will auto-detect the new hardware.
4. Go to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & Scanners.
5. Click Add device – If it doesn't appear automatically, click "The printer that I want isn't listed."
6. Select "Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings" → Next.
7. Choose "Use an existing port" – Look for USB001 (Virtual printer port for USB POS80) . If not present, create a new Standard TCP/IP Port with IP 192.168.1.100 (for network models).
8. From the driver list, click Have Disk → Browse to C:\Program Files\POS80_Drivers\V7.17 and select the .inf file.
9. Select "POS-80 Thermal Printer" from the list.
10. Complete the wizard. Print a test page.

ESC/POS Direct (Python/JS developers)

V7.17 exposes the printer as a standard COM port (e.g., COM3). Use serial.write() in PySerial. Code sample: Everything You Need to Know About the POS-80

import serial
ser = serial.Serial('COM3', 9600, timeout=1)
ser.write(b'\x1B\x40') # Initialize printer
ser.write(b'Hello from POS80 V7.17')
ser.close()

Troubleshooting V7.17 Issues

| Issue | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | Driver not recognized after install | Uninstall the device via Device Manager, then scan for hardware changes. | | Printer prints garbage text/symbols | You likely selected the wrong driver model. Re-run setup and choose "POS-80 (Generic)" not "POS-80 (Barcode)." | | Cash drawer won't open | Re-install using the "OPOS" option in the V7.17 installer. | | Windows says "Driver is unsigned" | Restart Windows, press F8 for Advanced Boot Options, and select Disable Driver Signature Enforcement. | Turn off the POS printer