Tablet Ordering - External Printer Compatibility & Setup

Order Ahead on tablet can utilise external printers connected on the same WiFi or local area network or directly through Bluetooth if your tablet supports this. We primarily offer support for Star Micronics line of printers and compatible printers are listed below. Although a printer not listed below could work with the app, LoyLap provides no guarantee that all printers will work within the app. We highly recommend you connect your printer up via the LAN method described below.

Working Printers:
Star Micronics mC-Print3 Thermal Printer - Link

To Connect Up A Printer via LAN:

1. Connect your printer to the same network as your tablet and turn on the printer

2. Open the Order Ahead app on your device

3. Tap the 3 dots in the top right and select "Preferences"

4. Scroll down to "Printer Management" and select "Add a printer"

5. Select "Local Area Network" from the pop up

6. Select your printer

To Connect Up A Printer via Bluetooth:

1. Connect your printer to the tablet using your tablet operating systems bluetooth menu and turn on the printer

2. Open the Order Ahead app on your device

3. Tap the 3 dots in the top right and select "Preferences"

4. Scroll down to "Printer Management" and select "Add a printer"

5. Select "Bluetooth" from the pop up

6. Select your printer