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Receipt Printer Overview
Corksy recommends using PAX terminals with built-in receipt printing for the most seamless experience. If you prefer a standalone receipt printer, Corksy integrates with PrintNode, a third-party service that enables printing from the Corksy POS.
Please reach out to hardwaresupport@corksy.io to obtain your PrintNode credentials and API key.
Standalone Printer Requirements
To use a standalone receipt printer with Corksy, you’ll need:
An on-site laptop or desktop computer capable of running the PrintNode client app
A supported receipt printer:
Recommended Models:
Epson TM-T20III — Ideal for Ethernet or USB connections
Star TSP143IIIW — Ideal for WiFi connections
Connectivity and Software Setup
1. Ensure Printer Connectivity
Your computer must recognize the printer via one of the following:
WiFi (wireless models)
Ethernet (wired models)
Direct USB (plug-in models)
If you need assistance with this, please see the connection instructions for each printer/operating system.
2. Install PrintNode Software
Corksy uses PrintNode to manage receipt printing.
If you have not requested your PrintNode credentials and API key, please reach out to hardwaresupport@corksy.io
To set it up:
Download the PrintNode client here
Install it on the computer connected to the receipt printer
Use the login credentials provided by Corksy Hardware Support
You’ll also receive a unique API key — make sure to save this, as you'll need it later
Once installed and running, the printer should appear in the PrintNode client with a Printer ID listed next to the name — you will need this to connect to the POS
Connecting PrintNode to Corksy POS
After retrieving the Printer ID and API key, you can link your printer to Corksy POS.
Steps:
Log in to the Corksy POS
Click the menu (☰) icon in the top left
Navigate to Settings > Printer Settings
In the Printer dropdown, select PrintNode
Enter:
The Printer ID shown in the PrintNode client
The API key provided by Corksy
Click Print to test the connection
Troubleshooting and Final Steps
If the printer doesn’t appear or fails to print:
Restart the PrintNode client
Verify the printer is correctly connected (WiFi, USB, or Ethernet)
Confirm the correct printer driver is installed
Reinstall PrintNode if necessary
For more help, view the Receipt Printer Troubleshooting Guide.
Once setup is complete, your standalone receipt printer will work seamlessly with Corksy POS.