To successfully connect a printer using the Virtual IoT Box, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

• An active IoT subscription
• A Windows computer (Windows 10 or later)
• A printer that has the ESC/POS protocol

Installing the Virtual IoT Box

1. Navigate to Odoo's download page.
2. Select the version you wish to download and choose the Community version.

1. Follow the installation steps for the IoT Virtual Box.
2. Once the installation is complete, a window will appear. Select "Odoo IoT" and follow the on-screen instructions. You need to install Odoo in the route: C:/Odoo in order to use it.

1. A new tab will open in your web browser, indicating that the IoT Virtual Box is ready.

Configuring the IoT Box

1. Access your database and download the IoT app.
2. Click on "New" at the top-left corner.
3. Copy the token labeled "Option B" in the pop-up window.
4. Navigate to the IoT localhost and paste the copied token in the "Configure Odoo Server" section.
5. Click "Connect."
6. Once the database connects to the IoT, the devices will appear in the IoT app.

Connecting a Ticket Printer via WiFi

1. Download the necessary printer drivers onto the same PC running the IoT Virtual Box.
2. Restart the computer.
3. Open the IoT by navigating to localhost:8069 in your web browser.
4. Check the "Devices" section to confirm the printer is detected.
5. Access your database, go to the IoT section, and verify that the Virtual IoT Box appears as connected.

Final Configuration for Printing in PoS

1. Navigate to the store settings in the PoS application.
2. Enable the "IoT Box" option.
3. Select the printer you want to use.
4. Click "Save."

Following these steps, you will successfully connect a ticket printer (or any other compatible device) to your database. It is important to keep the IoT Box running throughout your session to ensure uninterrupted printer functionality.