# Lightning receipt printer

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Make sure the Printer is plugged in using the correct power adapter.
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1. Turn the power on. The printer should display a solid light at the front.
2. If necessary, load the printer with a suitable receipt roll.
3. If any of the front lights are flashing, you have an error. Please refer to the [Star Micronics LED error codes](/support-faqs.md#star-micronics-printer-errors) to troubleshoot.
4. Now, take the iPad that you wish to use with the Printer.
5. Connect the iPad to the printer using the official USB Lightning cable provided with the iPad. The USB port is located on the back of the Printer.
6. Once the printer is connected, launch the AccentPOS application.
7. Sign in to the application.
8. Tap on 'no printer' in the status bar (bottom right) or 'connect printer' from the settings cog (top left).
9. Your printer should appear in the list.
10. You can tap 'test print' to check the printer is working.
11. Tap on your printer model.

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Your Printer is configured and is ready to use inside the AccentPOS application.
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