Star Micronics Office Equipment & Supplies - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

they usually have a metal plate in the bottom that you remove and there is a switch panel where you can adjust the deep ( how dark it will look )

Setup the printer's wifi setup using printer settings (panel)

use its utility to configure ip address

you need to configure it in software that you are using, to answer this question need some more information and screen shots, like..which os and which software you are using. and more print screen for printers and your software option print screen.

try going to the star printer manufacturer web page and downloading the driver/software directly from there for your model check for win operating systems that will support the drivers from what you write it indicates that the driver is missing so the pc cannot see the connection

i know you stated you put the paper in correctlyin the printer but if the thermal reactive side of the paper is not facing the print head the thermal paper won't print on the wrong side of the paper. it will load into the printer and seem ok but the heat on the wrong side of the paper will not react and show any writing. Can you try turning the paper over in the printer feed holder so the other side of the paper faces the print head and give it another test .

see page 26 Star Micronics TSP100 Hardware Manual Control Panel And Other Functions...

http://www.starmicronics.com/absolutefm/absolutefm/afmviewfaq.aspx?topicid=27&faqid=235

As per your question it is understood that, your printer is completely dead and you have also made sure the power connections are connected properly but still same issue. To help you further, it is suggested to try changing the power cord of the printer with new cable. If issue persists, it is recommended to contact your printer manufacturer if the printer is under warranty or else you can take the printer to the nearest local technician for further help. GuruAid.com

This tis a Direct Line Thermal printer and does not use a cartridge. You use special paper that is chemically coated to react to print. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16828154100

If you have a TSP100, it should have a power switch, located on the left side of the printer, halfway back along the base. Here is a link to the manual which shows a picture of the switch location. Star Micronics TSP100 Hardware Manual Turning Power On

you may need the work station os printer driver also to be installed as well as the 2008r2 server driver