---
title: "Getting started with PosPrinterDriver"
description: "Install PosPrinterDriver, configure an ESC/POS printer and validate printing before integrating."
canonical: "https://www.posprinterdriver.com/en-getting-started"
date_modified: "2026-09-14"
language: "en"
---

# From installation to your first test, step by step.

This guide separates printer setup from integration. If the built-in test does not work, fix the connection first.

## Initial setup

### 1. Install the app

Download PosPrinterDriver from Google Play and open it on the Android device that will connect to the printer.

### 2. Grant the requested permissions

Allow notifications, Bluetooth or USB when Android asks. The permissions shown depend on your Android version and connection type.

### 3. Add a printer

Select Add, give it a clear name and choose Network, USB or Bluetooth.

### 4. Complete the connection

Enter the IP and port for Network, accept the device for USB, or select the previously paired printer for Bluetooth.

### 5. Set paper and resolution

Choose 2, 3 or 4 inches, or a custom width, and 180/203 DPI to match your printer.

### 6. Print a test

Run the font test. Then test the code page, logo or QR if your workflow uses them.

### 7. Enable the required service

Enable the print service for background jobs and the web service if you will use the remote queue.

### 8. Integrate your source

Choose the Android, web or server guide and start with the minimal example.

## Troubleshooting rule

> The built-in test must print correctly before you investigate code, links or the server. This avoids confusing a connection problem with an integration problem.

## Reference screens

Screenshots may differ from your installed version, but show the general setup sequence.

- Add a printer and choose its type. (Screen for adding a device in PosPrinterDriver)
- Choose and complete the connection. (Connection selection screen)
- Match the paper width and resolution. (Paper width configuration screen)

## Continue with your job source

### Android

Intent, ACTION_SEND and shared content.

[Open guide](https://www.posprinterdriver.com/en-printfromapp)

### Web

Explicit links for text or files.

[Open guide](https://www.posprinterdriver.com/en-printfromweb)

### Web management

Account, devices and a guided print test.

[Open guide](https://www.posprinterdriver.com/en-device-management)

### Server

Linkcode registration and remote queue.

[Open guide](https://www.posprinterdriver.com/en-printfromserver)