Unknown Printer

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If the LabelWriter appears under unspecified on Windows in Devices and Printers, usually the computer has not identified that device as a printer yet. Go to Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Device Manager. The LabelWriter should be listed under Other Devices, Printers or Software category.
If the LabelWriter appears as Unspecified or Unknown in Devices and Printers on Windows, it usually means that the computer has not identified that device as a printer yet.
With Devices and Printers open from the Control Panel, select the printer and select “Remove device” in the tool bar or right click and select “Remove device” for the unspecified printer.
A disconnected cable is one of the most common reasons why a label printer will stop working properly. However, if you find your cables are all plugged in, you`ll then need to check the driver software. If it`s an issue with the driver and the computer not communicating, you`ll simply need to re-install the driver.
Click Start on your computer, then select Devices and Printers. Right-click on the printer`s icon that did not install correctly, then select Troubleshoot. After you confirm that the printer driver for the device you want to use is not installed, select Apply this fix.
In the Active Printers dialog box, select the printer you want. In the printer dialog box, select the print job you want to cancel. Note: If you`re using Windows 10, you might need to select the printer you`re using first. Click Document > Cancel.
No. The LabelWriter Print Server can only translate between a single printer and the Ethernet network. USB Hubs and other non-printer devices are not supported.
No. The LabelWriter Print Server can only translate between a single printer and the Ethernet network. USB Hubs and other non-printer devices are not supported.

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