All about PayPal Here Receipt Printers

When is comes to choosing a receipt printer for PayPal Here, it is important that you choose the recommended and supported printer with your device (iOS or Android).

PayPal Here uses Star Micronics & Epson receipt printer models with different interface options such as Ethernet (LAN) & Bluetooth. 

LAN Printers

Mobile phones and tablets connect to a LAN printers via a wireless network. LAN printers need to be connected to a wireless router using an Ethernet cable. The PayPal Here app can then connect to the printer by making a wireless connection to the router’s wireless network. LAN printers are only suitable for use in a fixed location where have power supply and a wireless router available. 

Bluetooth printers

Mobile phones and tablets use Bluetooth to connect wirelessly to a Bluetooth printer, so the printer connection is typically easy to set up. Portable Bluetooth printers come with a built-in battery, which makes them fully mobile with no need for network or power cables.

To install a Bluetooth printer:

• Search the Bluetooth printer in the settings of your phone or tablet.
  
• Select the printer you want to connect (Star printers typically use ‘1234’ as the PIN)
  
• Once connected, open Settings in the PayPal Here App.
  
• Then choose Printers and Cash Drawer.
  
• Wait for the printer to appear in the list and then select it.
  

Information provided in relation to LAN & Bluetooth Printers come directly from PayPal and are used to assist you with understanding the connection types and how they connect to your device.