This usually means the Baud Rate is mismatched (for Serial/COM users) or the wrong Code Page is selected. In the driver settings, ensure the character set matches your POS software’s output. Issue: The "Paper Out" light is on, but there is paper.
Ensure you selected a "C" (Cutter) version of the driver (like POS-80C) during the setup process. Final Thoughts Random Data Receipt Printer Driver Software V8.3
"Network printers drop connection after 500 random receipts." Solution: This is a feature, not a bug. The printer likely has a malformed TCP/IP stack. V8.3 exposes this flaw. Reduce the PacketSize in the INI file to 512 bytes. This usually means the Baud Rate is mismatched