Connect a Serial Printer in Windows

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This article will show you how to add a Generic/Text Only printer named Recreation Management for compatibility and/or serial printers in Windows 10. 

Important Note

Global Settings are stored in the Recreation Management database, so they will never be reset. Local Settings are stored as a cookie and can be reset if you clear your browser history/cookies. We advise that everyone configure their printers the same way on all machines so that Global settings are used and local ones are not.

Instructions

  1. Navigate to The Windows Start icon, and then click SettingsClick the Windows Start Icon and then select the Settings gear Icon

  2. Click DevicesSelect Devices in the Windows Settings

  3. Select Printers & scannersSelect Printers & Scanners from the Devices options

  4. Click Add a printer or scannerClick the Plus Icon to add a printer or scanner

  5. Select your desired printer and click Add deviceClick add device on your selected printer

  6. Select the printer and click ManageClick Manage on your selected Printer

  7. Click Printer propertiesClick Printer Properties under Manage your device

  8. Click PortsClick the Ports tab on the printer properties menu

  9. Set the Port to COM1 for a Serial Printer

  10. Leave it on Generic/Text Only and select Next when you get to the screen to select manufacturer/printer

  11. Make sure not to make it your default printer, it does not need to be shared, and you do not need a test page

  12. Follow the first set of steps and use the printer name Recreation Management