How To Install Olivetti Pr2 Plus Printer On Windows 10

Cause: Wrong emulation or driver language. Solution: Switch the printer to IBM Proprinter XL emulation (see DIP switch steps). Then reinstall using IBM Proprinter XL driver from Windows.

Option A — Automatic installation (recommended for USB):

If Windows installs a generic driver, continue to Step 4 to install the official driver if needed.

Option B — Manual installation using the driver package: how to install olivetti pr2 plus printer on windows 10

Serial is more complex because of baud rate, parity, and flow control.

Click OK.

Follow the manual printer installation wizard. At port selection, choose COM3: (Serial Port).

Select the Generic / Text Only driver.

Complete installation. Test with a small text file.

Report ID: ITD-2024-OLI-001
Date: October 26, 2024
Author: Technical Support Division
Objective: To provide a step-by-step procedure for installing and configuring the Olivetti PR2 Plus (often used for bank check printing, passbooks, or continuous forms) on a Windows 10 operating system. Cause: Wrong emulation or driver language

The PR2 Plus usually connects via:

You’ll need the appropriate cable and possibly a USB-to-Serial adapter (e.g., FTDI chipset recommended). If Windows installs a generic driver, continue to

If the specific Olivetti driver fails to render documents correctly, a common workaround involves using the "Generic / Text Only" driver.