Installing the right drivers ensures seamless communication between your True Image thermal printer and your computer. Whether you're using the portable TC80 inkless printer or the TY813 shipping label printer, this blog will give you a step-by-step installation guide.
Index:
🖨️ I. True Image TC80 Driver Download & Installation
1. Install TC80 Driver on Windows(USB)
2. Install TC80 Driver on macOS(USB)
3. Install TC80 Driver on Linux(USB)
4. Install TC80 Driver on ChromeOS(USB)
II. Using True Image TC80 Printer on Your Mobile Phone
📦 III. True Image TY813 Driver Download & Installation
1. Install TY813 Driver on Windows (USB & Bluetooth)
(2) x64-based Windows - Bluetooth
2. Install TY813 Driver on macOS (USB)
3. Install TY813 Driver on ChromeOS (USB)
4. Install TY813 Driver on Linux (USB, AMD64)
5. Install TY813 Driver on Raspberry Pi (USB, AArch64)
IV. Using True Image TY813 Printer on Your Mobile Phone
🖨️ I. True Image TC80 Driver Download & Installation
The True Image TC80 is a compact, inkless thermal printer that is ideal for portable use. Its drivers support multiple operating systems, providing versatility for users on different platforms.
1. Install TC80 Driver on Windows(USB) [Driver Download]
(1) Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn on the TC80 printer.
(2) Then, use a USB cable to connect the printer to your computer.
(3) Download the driver file named TC80_A4-Windows-Driver-Latest_Ver1.2.4.2.exe. Click and run the installer.
(4) Follow the on-screen instructions, select "Install," then "Next," then "Finish."
(5) Check that the TC80 printer is connected:
- In Windows 10, go to "Settings" > "Devices" > "Printers & Scanners."
- In Windows 11, go to "Settings" > "Bluetooth & Devices" > "Printers & Scanners."
You should see True Image TC80 listed.
(6) Open the document you want to print and select the True Image TC80 printer to begin printing.
2. Install TC80 Driver on macOS(USB) [Driver Download]
(1) Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn on the printer.
(2) Then, connect the printer to your computer using a USB cable.
(3) Download and run the printer driver TC80_A4_Printer_Driver_Installer_Ver1.2.1.pkg.
(4) Click "Continue," then click "Install." When prompted, "Installer is trying to install new software," select "Use Password...," enter your macOS username and password, click "Install Software," then "Close."
(5) Open "System Preferences," then "Printers & Scanners." You should see the C80 listed, indicating that the printer has been successfully installed.
(6) Open a document, then select True Image TC80 as the printer to print.
3. Install TC80 Driver on Linux(USB) [Driver Download]
(1) Make sure the printer is turned off, then connect it to the computer using a USB cable.
(2) Connect the power adapter, plug it into the printer and a power outlet, then turn on the TC80 printer.
(3) Download the driver file "TC80_A4_Linux_Driver_Ver1.2.1" and run the installer using Terminal.
(4) In the installation interface, "Open Terminal," select "Devices," select the C80 printer, and then click "Forward."
(5) Select "Select printer from database," choose "YXWL," then click "Forward."
(6) Choose "C80," click "Forward," enter a name for your printer, then click "Apply."
(7) Your printer is now ready to print your document.
4. Install TC80 Driver on ChromeOS(USB)
For Chromebooks and other ChromeOS devices, there is no need to download drivers; just install the required extension.
(1) Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn on the printer.
(2) Connect the printer to your Chromebook using a USB cable.
(3) Install the printer extension:
- Open the Google Chrome browser, click the three-dot menu in the upper right corner, go to "Extensions", and select "Visit Chrome Web Store".
- Search for and add the "FlashLabel" extension.
- Click the FlashLabel icon, click "Add," select the C80 FlashLabel printer, and click "Connect."
(4) You are ready to print. Open a PDF, Google Doc, or Google Sheet in Chrome, select the "FlashLabel" printer, adjust the settings as needed, and click "Print."
II. Using True Image TC80 Printer on Your Mobile Phone
For users who want mobile printing, you can also use our TC80 portable printer via an APP; watch the video for more details.
📦 III. True Image TY813 Driver Download & Installation
The True Image TY813 printer is designed for fast and efficient printing of shipping labels, barcode labels, stickers, etc. It supports multiple operating systems and connectivity methods, including USB and Bluetooth.
1. Install TY813 Driver on Windows (USB & Bluetooth)
Before downloading Windows drivers, please check the architecture of your computer.
(1) x64-based Windows - USB [Driver Download]
① Make sure the printer is turned off, then connect it to your computer using a USB cable.
② Connect the power adapter to the printer, plug it into a power outlet, and turn on the TY813 printer.
③ Then, download and unzip the driver file: TY813_LabelPrinter-Windows-Driver-Latest_Ver1.1.2.0.exe.
④ Run setup.exe, and follow the prompts: click "Install," "Next," and finally "Finish."
⑤ Verify the installation:
- On Windows 10: go to "Settings" > "Devices" > "Printers & Scanners"
- On Windows 11: go to "Settings" > "Bluetooth & Devices" > "Printers & Scanners"
You should see True Image TY813 listed.
⑥ Now you can start printing.
(2) x64-based Windows - Bluetooth [Driver Download]
① Make sure the TY813 printer is turned off.
② Connect the power cable to the printer and plug it into a power outlet.
③ Turn on the printer (the switch is on the back of the printer), and enable "Bluetooth" on your computer.
④ Download and unzip the driver file: TY813_Win-Driver-Latest-v1.3.6. Then run setup.exe.
⑤ Follow the prompts: click "Install," then click "Install the printer driver," then click "Next."
⑥ Select "Bluetooth" as the connection method, then click "Next."
⑦ On the "Select printer type" page, select the printer with the letters Y813, click "Next," then "Close."
⑧ Go to "Settings" on your computer, then access "Printers & Scanners." Once you see the TY813 listed, the printer is connected.
⑨ Open your file and start printing.
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Tips: When connecting via Bluetooth, a "Driver is unavailable" message may appear. This is normal and won't affect printing. |
(3) ARM-based Windows - USB [Driver Download]
① Make sure the TY813 printer is turned off. Then, connect the printer to your computer using a USB cable.
② Connect the power cable to the printer and plug it into a power outlet.
③ Turn on the printer.
④ Download and unzip the driver file TY813_Label_Printer_Driver_Setup_For_ARM_v1.1.0.exe, and run the setup.
⑤ Click "Next," then "Install." Select "Y813" or "Y813BT Label" as your printer model, choose "Get USB Port," and complete the setup.
⑥ Open "Settings" and click "Printers & Scanners" to confirm that TY813 is listed. You can now open a file and start printing.
How to Check if Your Windows is x64-Based or ARM-Based?
First, press "Windows + R" on your keyboard to open the Run dialog.
Then, type "msinfo32" and press "Enter." In the "System Information" window, find "System Type."
Then, check the value:
- If it says x64-based PC, your Windows is running on a 64-bit Intel/AMD (x64) processor.
- If it says ARM64-based PC, your Windows is running on an ARM-based processor.
2. Install TY813 Driver on macOS (USB) [Driver Download]
(1) Make sure the printer is turned off. Connect it to your Mac using a USB cable.
(2) Connect the power adapter to the printer, plug it into an electrical outlet, and turn on the TY813 printer.
(3) Download and run the driver file: TY813_LabelPrinter-Mac-Driver-Latest_Ver1.1.7.pkg.
(4) Click "Continue," then click "Install." When prompted, "Installer is trying to install new software," select "Use Password," enter your Mac username and password, and then click "Install Software" and "Close."
(5) Open "System Preferences," then "Printers & Scanners." If you see "FlashLabel" (e.g., "Y813BT Label") in the list, the installation was successful, and you can start printing.
If your TY813 printer is not automatically added, add it manually:
- Open the Apple menu > "System Settings" > "Printers & Scanners" > "Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax..."
- Select the Printer icon, and choose "YXWL Y813BT." Then, under "Use," click "Choose a Driver," "Select Software...," and "4Inch Label Printer," then click "OK." The printer will now appear in the list and be ready to work.
3. Install TY813 Driver on ChromeOS (USB)
Like the True Image TC80 printer, the True Image TY813 printer only needs to add an expansion to start working.
(1) Turn on your TY813 printer.
(2) Connect the printer to your Chromebook using a USB cable.
(3) Install the printer extension:
- Open the Google Chrome browser, click the three-dot menu in the upper right corner, go to "Extensions", and select "Visit Chrome Web Store".
- Search for and add the "FlashLabel" extension.
- Click the FlashLabel icon, click "Add," select the "Y810," "Y813," or "Y813BT" printer, and click "Connect."
(4) You are ready to print. Open a PDF, Google Doc, or Google Sheet in Chrome, select the "FlashLabel" printer, adjust the settings as needed, and click "Print."
4. Install TY813 Driver on Linux (USB, AMD64) [Driver Download]
This driver is only compatible with AMD64-based Linux systems. To check if your Linux is AMD64-based, open a terminal and type "uname -m". If the output is "x86_64," your system uses the AMD64 (64-bit) architecture. If it shows "i386" or "i686," it's a 32-bit system.
(1) Make sure the TY813 printer is turned off.
(2) Connect the printer to your computer using a USB cable.
(3) Connect the power cable to the adapter, connect it to the printer, plug it into a power outlet, and turn on the printer.
(4) Download the driver file TY813_LabelPrinter-Linux-Driver-Latest_Ver1.1.1 and run the installer using Terminal.
(5) In the installer screen, click "Open Terminal," select "Devices," select the "Y813" printer, and then click "Forward."
(6) Select "Select printer from a database," select "YXWL," and then click "Forward."
(7) Next, select "Y813" or "Y813BT," click "Forward," enter a name for the printer, and then click "Apply."
(8) Your printer is now installed. Open a document and start printing.
5. Install TY813 Driver on Raspberry Pi (USB, AArch64) [Driver Download]
This driver supports AArch64-based (also known as ARM64-based) Raspberry Pi devices. To check if your Raspberry Pi is AArch64-based, open a terminal and type "uname -m". If the output is "aarch64," your system uses the AArch64 (64-bit) architecture. If it shows "armv7l" or "armv6l," it's a 32-bit system.
(1) Make sure the printer is turned off.
(2) Connect the printer to your Raspberry Pi using a USB cable.
(3) Connect the power cable to the adapter, connect it to the printer, plug it into a power outlet, and turn the printer on.
(4) Download and open the driver file: TY813_LabelPrinter-PI-Driver-Latest_Ver1.1.1.
(5) Click the "Raspberry" icon, go to "Preferences," and select "Print Settings."
(6) Click "Add," select the TY813 printer, and click "Forward."
(7) Choose "Select printer from database," select "YXWL," and click "Forward."
(8) Select "Y813" or "Y813BT," click "Forward," enter a name for the printer, and click "Apply." Your printer is now ready to use.
IV. Using True Image TY813 Printer on Your Mobile Phone
The video below provides intuitive help for users to understand how to connect the True Image TY813 thermal printer to the computer.
In addition, this video also provides step-by-step instructions on how to use an APP to achieve mobile printing.
V. Conclusion
Once you have the correct driver installed, your True Image TC80 or TY813 should instantly show up in the print dialog box, whether you are using Windows, macOS, Linux, or something else. Start enjoying Inkless printing today.
