Setting up Wifi Star TSP 143 on Mac

If your printer is not yet connected to Wi-Fi, do this first:

Option A: Use the Printer’s AP Mode

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Hold the "Feed" button until it prints a configuration sheet.

3. Look for the "AP" (Access Point) Mode SSID and connect to that network from your Mac (e.g., TSP100-XXXXXX).

4. Go to http://192.168.10.1 in your browser to access the printer’s web interface.

5. Under Network Settings, select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password.

6. Save and reboot the printer.

Once it reconnects, press the "Feed" button again to print the new IP address.

✅ 3. Download & Install Drivers

1. Visit the Star Micronics website:
   https://www.starmicronics.com

2. Search for your model: TSP143IIIW

3. Download the Star CUPS driver for macOS.

4. Install the driver by opening the .pkg file and following the instructions.

✅ 4. Add the Printer to macOS

1. Go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners.

2. Click the "+" button to add a new printer.

3. Your Star printer should show up if it's on the same Wi-Fi network.

4. Select it and make sure to choose Star CUPS Driver (not Generic).

5. Click Add.

✅ 5. Test Print

Once added:

• Go to Printers & Scanners again.

• Select the printer.

• Click Open Print Queue > Printer > Print Test Page.

🧾 Star TSP143IIIW + Cash Drawer with BravaPOS (macOS)
✅ Step 1: Connect the Cash Drawer

1. Plug the RJ11 cable from the cash drawer into the DK port on the back of the Star printer.

2. No power is needed for the drawer — the printer sends the open signal.

✅ Step 2: Add the Printer to macOS (if not already done)

1. Install the Star CUPS driver for macOS:

   • Download driver here https://starmicronics.com/support/

   • Search for TSP143IIIW

2. Go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners

3. Click “+” to add the printer.

4. Select the Star TSP143IIIW (it must be on the same Wi-Fi).

5. Choose the Star CUPS driver, not the Generic driver.

6. Click Add.

✅ Step 3: Test it

• Run a test transaction in BravaPOS.

• The cash drawer should pop open after printing the receipt.