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title: "Overview of the Bluetooth Star Micronics TSP143IIIBi"
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description: " This printer is not compatible with users accessing their Helcim account through a web browser or on a desktop or laptop computer for Windows or macOS."
updated: 2023-12-19T16:54:01Z
published: 2023-12-19T16:54:01Z
canonical: "learn.helcim.com/overview-of-the-bluetooth-star-micronics-tsp143iiibi"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Overview of the Bluetooth Star Micronics TSP143IIIBi

⚠The Bluetooth Star Micronics TSP143IIIBi is currently not compatible with Windows/Mac OS desktop and laptop setups.

**Works for:** Helcim Payments app iOS or Android Tablet or Mobile Device Users. This printer is not compatible with users accessing their Helcim account through a web browser or on a desktop or laptop computer for Windows or macOS **Connection Type:** Bluetooth **Best for:** Businesses that print large amounts of receipts or need to print receipts in quick succession. For example: restaurants or busy retailers **Cash Drawer Connection:** Can connect to the printer to open automatically when printing receipts **Installation Instructions:** [Add a Printer to the Helcim Payments App](https://learn.helcim.com/v1/docs/adding-a-printer-and-cash-drawer) **Paper Rolls:** Available for purchase from Amazon, Staples, or a similar office supply store

| Paper | Imperial | Metric |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Roll Paper | Roll Paper |
| Width | 3.15" standard, 2.28" with paper guide | 80 mm standard, 58 mm with paper guide |
| Roll Diameter | Up to 3.27" | Up to 83 mm |
| Paper Thickness | 0.002" - 0.003" | 0.053 ~ 0.085 mm |

**Printing new orders:**

To optimize the Star Micronics for a restaurant or order based environment, you can set the printer up to automatically print new orders.

Using you tablet or mobile device, sign into the Helcim App.

Navigate to Settings and in Local Peripherals, select 'Add Printer'. For a step by step on adding printers, click [here](/v1/docs/connecting-a-printer-to-your-helcim-account).

Once the printer is connected, from the settings menu, select Check for New Orders. Toggle on 'Enable Sounds' and then 'Auto-Print New Orders'.

![Check for new orders](https://cdn.document360.io/4e721329-1a9d-4ef0-8d2f-497e0c1f185a/Images/Documentation/image-1677020605243.png)

To test, log into your Helcim account on a desktop or PC and from your online checkout, submit a test order. The Printer should automatically print your order.