A simple system built with Node.js to send orders directly to XPrinter XR - N160II thermal printers over Wi-Fi. Ideal for restaurants such as sushi places, bars, and diners that want to automatically print orders placed through a local system.

Node.js XPrinter

Follow the steps below to configure your printer to work over Wi-Fi, enabling communication via API.

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Connect the printer to your computer via USB and open the XPrinter V3.2C software.
If you don't have the software yet, download it here: Download XPrinter 3.2C

Go to Advanced > SetNet and fill in the fields as follows:

• IP Address: Desired IP for your printer (e.g. 192.168.1.200)
• Netmask: 255.255.255.0
• Gateway: 192.168.1.1
• SSID: Your Wi-Fi network name
• Key: Your Wi-Fi password
• Key Type: WPA2_AES_PSK

Click Set All. The printer will beep 🔊🔊🔊 to confirm it received the settings.

Return to the main screen and fill in the connection fields:

• Local IP: Your machine's local IPv4 (e.g. 192.168.1.105)
• Printer IP: Same IP as configured above (192.168.1.200)
• Click Connect → "Connection Successful!" message will appear

Turn the printer off and back on. It should beep 🔊🔊🔊 and connect automatically to your Wi-Fi network.

• Node.js 18+
• Thermal printer connected
• Network/USB access to printer

git clone https://github.com/DIGOARTHUR/Thermal-Printer-and-NodeJS-API.git
cd Thermal-Printer-and-NodeJS-API

npm install

node index.js

http://localhost:3000/imprimir

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