
RawBT Thermal Printer Driver for PC
Reviewed by Apps Playground Editorial Team · Updated
What's New
| Version | 7.1.2 |
| Size | 6.7 MB |
| What's New | fixes and new features |

Do you run a POS system, e-commerce site, or small retail operation from your desktop and need reliable thermal printer output without fighting incompatible software? RawBT Thermal Printer Driver bridges that gap, letting you print receipts, labels, and thermal documents directly from your computer to Bluetooth, WiFi, or USB thermal printers. The app works as a standard Windows print service, integrating with Chrome, Gmail, Word, and any application with a share or print menu: no special setup required beyond pairing your printer once.
RawBT Thermal Printer Driver converts your generic or Chinese thermal printer into a genuine desktop tool. If you're printing from a browser, email client, or business app, the driver sits invisibly in the background and handles the technical translation between your PC and the printer hardware. Installing RawBT Thermal Printer Driver on your computer means you gain a single point of printer configuration instead of chasing driver conflicts across multiple applications.
Printer Models and Connection Types
The app supports thermal printers using the Epson ESC/POS command set: a standard found in most affordable thermal receipt and label printers worldwide. You can connect via Bluetooth wireless, WiFi/LAN network, or USB with an OTG adapter. Setup is straightforward: pair or connect the printer once in RawBT, and it becomes available to all your desktop applications. Brother printer support is built in alongside many other thermal models, expanding compatibility beyond proprietary systems.
Core Capabilities at Your Desk
The following features define how RawBT works in daily desktop use:
- Print plain text directly from any app with a share or send option
- Render images and graphics using the older bit-image ESC/POS command
- Set the printer as your Windows default, eliminating dialog boxes for routine jobs
- Configure character tables and paper width settings per printer model
- Operate as a native print service, invisible to Chrome, Gmail, and Word
- Bypass watermarks and filtering when using the premium license tier
Desktop Workflow Integration
On a PC, RawBT Thermal Printer Driver operates like any standard Windows printer once configured. You sit at your keyboard, open your POS interface, inventory spreadsheet, or label-printing software, and send output to the thermal printer without switching contexts or launching a dedicated app window. The driver handles initialization (ESC @ command), character table switching, and image conversion behind the scenes. Licensing is tied to your Google account, so your configuration persists across sessions on the same machine.
Known Limits and Workarounds
The app is optimized for thermal printers up to 80 mm width, making it ideal for receipt and label stock but not full-page A4 printing. Print line length is capped at 2000 mm, which some users with larger thermal beds have found restrictive. The free version includes promotional text watermarks on output; the premium license removes them and unlocks advanced formatting. Premium pricing is higher than many expect for a driver utility, and the subscription model (rather than a one-time purchase option) has been a point of friction for occasional users.
How to Download and Install RawBT Thermal Printer Driver for PC or MAC:
Select an Android emulator:  There are many free and paid Android emulators available for PC and MAC, few of the popular ones are Bluestacks, Andy OS, Nox, MeMu and there are more you can find from Google.
Compatibility:  Before downloading them take a look at the minimum system requirements to install the emulator on your PC.
For example,  BlueStacks requires OS: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit only), Mac OS Sierra(10.12), High Sierra (10.13) and Mojave(10.14), 2-4GB of RAM, 4GB of disk space for storing Android apps/games, updated graphics drivers.
Finally, download and install the emulator which will work well with your PC's hardware/software.
- Open the emulator software from the start menu or desktop shortcut in your PC.
- Associate or set up your Google account with the emulator.
- You can either install the app from Google PlayStore inside the emulator or download RawBT Thermal Printer Driver APK file and open the APK file with the emulator or drag the file into the emulator window to install RawBT Thermal Printer Driver for PC.
You can follow above instructions to install RawBT Thermal Printer Driver for PC with any of the Android emulators available.
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RawBT Thermal Printer Driver for PC
FAQ
Will RawBT work with my thermal printer model?
If your printer supports Epson ESC/POS commands and connects via Bluetooth, WiFi, or USB, RawBT will likely work. The app is designed for the thousands of generic and rebranded thermal receipt and label printers sold worldwide. Test by using the in-app Test Print function after pairing: if that succeeds, your POS or desktop app can print through it.
Do I need to open RawBT every time I want to print?
No. Once you configure the printer and set RawBT as your default printer, it works silently in the background. Just use the Print command in your application (Chrome, Gmail, Word, etc.), and the driver handles the rest without launching the app itself.
What if my printer stops appearing as available?
First, check that your printer is powered on and the Bluetooth or WiFi connection is active. Open RawBT and run the Test Print function to confirm the connection. If Test Print works but your POS app still says the printer is unavailable, reconnect the printer in RawBT settings and restart the application trying to print. Some users have found that re-pairing the Bluetooth connection resolves transient availability issues.
Can I print images or graphics, or only text?
RawBT can print both text and images. It uses the ESC/POS bit-image command to render graphics on thermal paper. Keep in mind that thermal printers have lower resolution than inkjet or laser printers, so images print in monochrome and may look grainy.
Is the watermark removable without paying for premium?
The free version includes promotional text on printed output. Premium licensing removes the watermark and unlocks additional formatting options. Some users find the monthly premium cost prohibitive if they only print occasionally; others see it as worthwhile for ad-free output.
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