Recommended Printers & How to Connect

Tagasulat and Mimasaur Pocket print to Bluetooth thermal printers. Not every printer works — what matters is the "language" the printer speaks. This page explains how to pick one, some good bets, what to avoid, and how to connect on both the phone (Pocket) and the PC app.

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Please read: these are recommendations based on how a printer communicates (its command language and Bluetooth type), not lab-tested units — we haven't personally verified every model yet. Always run a test print (steps below) before relying on a printer for a real live. If a model misbehaves, tell us and we'll help — or add it to the verified list.

What makes a printer compatible

The app speaks the two most common thermal-printer "languages":

TSPL (also called "TSC-compatible") — used by label printers that print die-cut stickers. This is the app's default and the best fit for shipping labels.
ESC/POS — used by receipt printers that print on continuous receipt paper (not die-cut labels). These also work — you just switch to ESC/POS mode.

So when shopping, check the printer's specs or product description for the words "TSPL", "TSC-compatible", or "ESC/POS", plus "Bluetooth". If it clearly supports one of those over Bluetooth, it should work.

Likely-compatible options verify first

Type	Examples (that advertise the right language)	Notes
Label (TSPL) — best fit	Xprinter label models (e.g. XP-365B / XP-370B), Munbyn TSPL label printers, and other "TSC-compatible" Bluetooth label printers.	Prints die-cut shipping labels. Use TSPL mode (the default). Works on both Pocket and the PC app.
Receipt (ESC/POS)	Generic 58 mm Bluetooth thermal receipt printers; Rongta RPP-series and similar.	Prints on receipt paper (not die-cut labels). Switch to ESC/POS mode. Best on Pocket (it has the mode switch).

Model names are examples of printers that claim TSPL/ESC-POS + Bluetooth — treat them as starting points, not guarantees, until you've done a test print.

Printers to avoid

Niimbot (D11, D110, B1, B21, etc.) — uses its own closed protocol, not TSPL or ESC/POS. These do not work with the app.
Phomemo label models (M110, M120, M220) and similar "app-only" sticker printers — proprietary; very likely won't work.
Rule of thumb: if a printer only works through its own branded app and its specs never mention TSPL or ESC/POS, it probably won't work with us.

How to connect — Pocket (phone) Pocket+

Easiest — no MAC address needed. You pick the printer by name once, and Pocket remembers it.

Turn the printer on and make sure its Bluetooth is on (usually a blinking light).

In Pocket → ⚙️ Settings → Printer → Connect. A pop-up lists nearby Bluetooth devices — tap your printer by its name.

Tap 🧪 Test Print. If the label looks right, you're done — Pocket saves it and reconnects automatically next time.

If the label comes out garbled, tap "↻ Try the other mode" (this switches TSPL ↔ ESC/POS) and test again until it's clean.

How to connect — PC app (Windows) Basic+

The PC app connects by the printer's Bluetooth address (MAC). You find that once with a free scanner app, then paste it into Settings. (The PC app prints TSPL labels — use a label printer here; ESC/POS receipt printers are best used on Pocket.)

Install nRF Connect (free — "nRF Connect for Mobile" on Android, or the desktop version). Turn your printer on.

Open nRF Connect → Scan. Find your printer in the list and copy its address (MAC) — it looks like AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF.

In the Tagasulat PC app → ⚙️ Settings → set Printer mode = Bluetooth, and paste the MAC address into the Bluetooth address field. Save.

Print a test label from Settings. If it prints correctly, you're set. If it's garbled, that's a command-language mismatch — the PC app expects a TSPL printer.

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Tried a printer we haven't listed? Tell us the exact model and whether it worked (and in which mode) — we'll add verified models here so other sellers can buy with confidence.