Setting up your printer for Bustle consists of 2 steps:
Preparing the printer for connecting – get the printer plugged in, powered on, and ready for your network.
Connecting the printer to Bustle – link the printer inside the Bustle app so it can start printing orders.
So let's get started!
Get your printer plugged in and ready to roll
Before you set up a printer in Bustle, it needs to be powered on and connected. Here are the basics depending on your connection type:
Ethernet (cable): Open the printer, switch it on, and connect it directly to your router with the ethernet cable.
Bluetooth: Open and power on the printer, then pair it with your iPad via Bluetooth (follow the step-by-step links below).
Wi-Fi: Open and power on the printer, then connect it to your Wi-Fi network (use the instructions in the links below).
Most ethernet printers are ready to roll as soon as they’re plugged in, but some older models might need a little extra nudge to get started.
If you get stuck, don’t stress - drop our support team a message and we’ll help get things humming.
EPSON PRINTERS
Bustle connects with most Epson Ethernet printers, the main ones we recommend areL
TM-T82III
TM-M30II-H - Ethernet Only
TM-M30III - Ethernet or wi-fi
TM-U220B – Dot Matrix printer
Getting Started
Newer Epson models: Simply plug them into your router with an ethernet cable, power them on, and they should be ready to add in the Bustle iPad till app.
Older Epson models: These may need extra configuration before Bustle can detect them.
Try this first:
Make sure your iPad is connected to Wi-Fi. Then follow this step by step guide
If your printer doesn’t show up - head back here.
It may still be set up for another network.
In that case, you’ll need to reset the printer to factory settings and follow Epson’s setup guide (linked below).
The reset instructions are near the bottom of Epson’s guide.
👉 Follow Epson’s official setup instructions here:
STAR PRINTERS
Star Micronics Ethernet Printers - TSP100 LAN (also known as TSP143)
Star Micronics LAN (Ethernet) Printers plug via an ethernet cable into your router and are ready to be set up in the Bustle iPad till app. Make sure your iPad is connected to your Wi-Fi and then...
OTHER STAR PRINTERS
Click the links below for the setup instructions for each printer type.
Bluetooth Star TSP143 (TSP100) Bluetooth
Your Printer not on the list?
It may still work with Bustle, especially for the Epson models. If they are thernet printers they will likely work. Check out the compatible models here...
Printer Paper
Make sure to order your 80X80 Thermal Roll printer paper for most ethernet printers, as the printer will only come with a small roll, or possibly none. Check the specs on the printer, or pop through to our support if you're unsure.