Black Copper POS P80 Driver Setup v7.17: A Comprehensive Guide
- Hardware ID Recognition: Older drivers often misidentified the Black Copper’s proprietary motherboard. V7.17 includes updated INF files that specifically recognize
VID_6868andPID_0400(the common chipset for these units). - Cash Drawer Kick-out Fix: Version 7.17 resolves the notorious "delayed opening" bug found in v7.12 and v7.14. Under v7.17, the GPIO pin triggers instantly upon receipt of the standard ESC/POS
0x1B 0x70 0x00command. - Paper Cutting Precision: If your Black Copper P80 has the auto-cutter option, v7.17 allows for finer control of the cut (partial vs. full cut) via the driver properties.
Choose Folder:
Keep the default installation path (usually C:\POS Printer Driver V7.17 ) and click Next .
- Right-click printer → Printer properties.
- Click Print Test Page.
- If it prints, setup is successful.