| Issue | Solution | |--------|-----------| | Printer not detected over USB | Try different USB port, disable USB selective suspend in Power Options. | | Skewed / misaligned printing | Calibrate paper end sensor (see manual) or run from diagnostics. | | Double feeds / paper jam | Clean rubber rollers with isopropyl alcohol. | | Missing characters on passbook | Install correct code page (e.g., PC437 for banking) via printer settings. | | Slow printing | Switch to unidirectional only for passbook bottom; use bidirectional for drafts. |
If you are still running legacy banking software (like Finacle or TCS BaNCS on Windows 7), finding the driver can be difficult because TVS has archived older versions. tvs speed 40 plus passbook printer driver
: The printer supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (both 32-bit and 64-bit). For Windows 10/11, standard Compuprint SP40 drivers bundled within Windows or available via Windows Update may provide basic functionality. Technical Specifications Specification Print Technology 24-wire Impact Dot Matrix Max Print Speed 580 cps (VHSD), 520 cps (HSD), 400 cps (Draft) Connectivity USB 2.0, Serial (RS232C), and Parallel (IEEE 1284) Media Thickness 0.65 mm to 2.7 mm Reliability | Issue | Solution | |--------|-----------| | Printer
Before downloading the driver, check:
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Printer prints gibberish | Wrong emulation. Set printer to mode via front panel. | | Passbook alignment fails | Install TVS specific driver (not generic). Use Epson LQ-2170 driver for full passbook features. | | Driver not found in Windows 11 | Windows 11 removed many old dot matrix drivers. Use Epson LQ-2170 – it remains available. | | USB not recognized | Use a USB 2.0 port, not USB 3.0/3.1. Replace cable. Or install via "Add local printer" manually. | | Paper thickness error | Install the TVS Print Control Utility (download from TVS support) to set thickness and alignment. | | | Missing characters on passbook | Install