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How to fix a receipt printer that isn’t printing

Android Sunmi Updated Aug 2026

If a receipt doesn’t print after a sale, it’s almost always paper, power, the connection, or the selected printer — not your data (the sale is saved either way). Work through these checks in order and you’ll usually be printing again in a minute.

Step by step

  1. Check paper and powerConfirm there’s paper loaded the right way round and the printer is on with the lid closed. A near-empty roll or an open lid stops printing.
  2. Check the connectionOn Sunmi, the built-in printer needs nothing. For Bluetooth/USB/network, confirm the printer is paired/plugged in / reachable on the network.
  3. Confirm the selected printerIn RushFlow → Settings → Printing, make sure the correct printer is selected, and use “Print test”.
  4. Reprint the receiptOpen the sale and reprint — the sale was saved even if the print failed, so nothing is lost.
  5. Restart if neededPower-cycle the printer and try again. If it still fails, try another connection type or printer to isolate the fault.

Frequently asked questions

My receipt didn’t print — did I lose the sale?

No. The sale is saved regardless; open it and reprint. A failed print is a hardware/connection issue, not lost data.

Why won’t my printer print?

Usually paper, power, the connection, or the wrong printer selected. Check each, run a test print in Settings → Printing, and reprint the sale.

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