| Feature | Generic ESC/POS driver | TVS MSP 430 Exclusive Driver | |-----------------------------|------------------------|-------------------------------| | Basic text printing | Yes (partial) | Yes (full) | | Barcode printing | Limited | Full (Code128, UPCA, EAN) | | Paper cut command | No | Yes (full, configurable) | | Cash drawer control | No | Yes (via GPIO / status pin) | | Near-end sensor reading | No | Yes (returns paper level) | | Firmware upgrade | No | Yes (via driver utility) | | NV memory logo store/print | No | Yes (up to 4 logos) |
Even with the exclusive driver in hand, issues can arise. Here are quick fixes for the most common MSP 430 problems:
Serial printing requires manual configuration.