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Set Up Restaurant Printers

Setting up your printer in the Orderlay app helps you handle orders easily. You can print receipts, kitchen tickets, and bills quickly, keeping your front desk and kitchen in sync for faster service.

Before You Start: Make sure your printer is ready

Printer is powered ON and has paper loaded.
Printer and tablet are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
IP address of the printer is in the correct range (e.g., 192.168.1.200 - 192.168.1.253).
Keep your printer purchase documents handy (IP address, port details).

Step-By-Step-Guide

Step 1: Go to the Printer Settings

Open the Account tab at the bottom.
Scroll to Restaurant Settings and select "Printer Settings".

Step 2: Add a New Printer

On the Your Printers screen, tap + Add Printer to start setup.

Step 3: Add Your Printer Details

Fill out the printer form with accurate details so the system can connect properly.

Need help? See Fill Out the 'Add Printer' Form

Step 4: Turn On Automatic Printing (Recommended)

After saving, you’ll return to Printer Settings. Enable automatic printing for smoother workflow:

KOT: To automatically print food orders when an order is confirmed.
BOT: To automatically print drink orders when an order is confirmed.
Estimate: To automatically print the bill when an order is confirmed.

Printer Status:

Active → Printer is connected and ready.
Inactive → There’s an error or connection issue.

To add another printer, simply tap "+ Add Printer" and follow the same steps.

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