How To: Change the TSC TE200 Printer Method to Direct Thermal

How To: Change the TSC TE200 Printer Method to Direct Thermal

End user  ·  Yellow Dog Inventory 2026

 WHY IT'S IMPORTANT

Understanding how to correctly change the printer method to Direct Thermal allows users of Yellow Dog software to optimize their printing operations, save costs, and improve the reliability and quality of their printed materials, which is vital for inventory management and customer transactions.

 PREREQUISITES

     Printer driver installed for the TSC TE200

     Access to your device's printer settings

 STEP BY STEP

Change the Method to Direct Thermal

1.   Go to Settings on your computer.

2.   Select Bluetooth & Devices, then click your printer (TSC TE200).

Figure: Printer settings page, with Printing preferences highlighted.

3.   Click the Stock tab.

4.   Click Method in Media Settings.

Figure: Stock tab open in Printing Preferences, with Method in Media Settings.

5.   From the dropdown, select Direct Thermal.

Figure: Direct Thermal selected from the Method dropdown.

6.   Click Apply, then OK.

Note: Follow the same steps to set the method to Thermal Transfer instead.

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Last reviewed: July 2026  ·  Applies to: Yellow Dog Inventory 2026


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