True Image TY813 is a high-performance thermal label printer that quickly prints shipping labels, barcodes, thermal labels, stickers, and more. This compact, portable labeling solution utilizes thermal printing technology, eliminating the need for ink or toners. It also features multi-system compatibility and supports USB and Bluetooth connectivity.
I. Connect True Image TY813 Thermal Label Printer to Your Smartphone
The following video will visually guide you on how to connect True Image TY813 thermal label printer to your computer and smartphone, ensuring you can quickly set up this shipping label printer for on-the-go print label needs.
II. Connect the True Image TY813 Thermal Label Printer to Your Computer
1. Install the TY813 Driver on Windows (USB and Bluetooth)
Before downloading Windows drivers for the TY813 thermal label printer 4x6, it is essential to check your computer architecture to ensure compatibility—this step directly affects the smooth operation.
(1) Windows x64 - USB [Driver Download]
1️⃣ Make sure the printer is turned off, and connect it to your computer using a USB cable.
2️⃣ Connect the power adapter to the printer, plug it into a power outlet, and turn on the TY813 shipping label printer.
3️⃣ Download and extract the driver file: TY813_LabelPrinter-Windows-Driver-Latest_Ver1.1.2.0.
4️⃣ Run setup.exe and follow the on-screen instructions: Click "Install," then "Next," and finally "Finish." To verify the installation:
- For Windows 10: Go to Settings > "Devices" > “Printers & Scanners".
- For Windows 11: Go to Settings > "Bluetooth & Devices" > "Printers & Scanners".
5️⃣ True Image TY813 appears in the list, the setup is complete—you can now print seamlessly.
(2) Windows x64 - Bluetooth [Driver Download]
1️⃣ Make sure the printer is turned off.
2️⃣ Connect the power cord to the printer and plug it into a power outlet.
3️⃣ Then turn on the printer (the power switch is on the back) and enable "Bluetooth" on your computer.
4️⃣ Download and extract the driver file: TY813_Win-Driver-Latest-v1.3.8.
5️⃣ Run the setup.exe file and follow these steps:
- Click "Install," then "Install Printer Driver," and select "Next."
- Choose "Bluetooth" as the connection method (critical for activating Bluetooth label functionality) and click "Next."
- On the "Select Printer Type" page, pick the printer labeled "Y813", click "Next," and then "Close."
6️⃣ Go to your computer’s Settings > "Printers & Scanners". Once the TY813 thermal label printer appears in the list, the Bluetooth connection is successful.
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Tips: During the Bluetooth connection process, a "Driver Is Unavailable" message may pop up. This is a normal occurrence and will not affect printing. |
(3) Windows ARM - USB [Driver Download]
1️⃣ Turn off the printer and connect it to your computer using a USB cable.
2️⃣ Connect the power cord to the printer and plug it into a power outlet.
3️⃣ Turn on the printer.
4️⃣ Download and extract the driver file: TY813_Label_Printer_Driver_Setup_For_ARM_v1.1.0.exe, then run the setup.
5️⃣ Click "Next," then "Install," and select either "Y813" or "Y813BT Label" (the latter supports Bluetooth label printer capabilities) as the printer model. Choose "Get USB Port" and complete the installation.
6️⃣ Open Settings > "Printers & Scanners" to confirm the TY813 printer is listed. You can now open a file and start printing.
How to check whether your Windows system is based on an x64 or ARM processor?
- Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type "msinfo32" and press Enter to open the System Information window.
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Search for "System type" in the window and check the result:
- If it shows "x64 PC," your Windows system uses a 64-bit Intel/AMD (x64) processor (compatible with the USB/Bluetooth drivers for this 4x6 label printer).
- If it shows "ARM64 PC," your Windows system uses an ARM processor (compatible with the dedicated ARM USB driver for this small label printer).
2. Install the TY813 Driver on macOS (USB) [Driver Download]
1️⃣ Make sure the printer is turned off. Connect it to your Mac using a USB cable.
2️⃣ Connect the power cord to the adapter, connect it to the printer, plug it into a power outlet, and then turn on the printer.
3️⃣ Download and run the driver file: TY813_LabelPrinter-Mac-Driver-Latest_Ver1.1.7. Follow these steps:
- Click "Continue," then "Install."
- When the message "Installer is attempting to install new software" appears, select "Use Password," enter your Mac username and password, click "Install Software," and then "Close."
4️⃣ Open System Preferences > "Printers & Scanners". If "FlashLabel" (e.g., "Y813BT Label") appears in the list, the installation is successful, and you can start printing.
If your TY813 printer is not added automatically, follow these manual steps:
- Open the Apple menu > “System Settings” > “Printers & Scanners” > “Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax...”
- Select the printer icon, then choose "YXWL Y813BT".
- Under "Use," click "Choose a Driver," then "Select Software...," and "4-inch Label Printer", and finally click "OK."
- The printer will now appear in the list and be ready for printing.
3. Install the TY813 Driver on ChromeOS (USB)
Similar to True Image TC80 portable printer, the True Image TY813 label printer only requires an extension installation to work.
1️⃣ Turn on your TY813 label printer and
2️⃣ Connect it to your Chromebook using a USB cable.
3️⃣ To install the required extension:
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- Open the Google Chrome browser, click the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner, and go to Extensions > Visit Chrome Web Store.
- Search for and add the "FlashLabel" extension (essential for enabling print labels with this thermal label printer).
- Click the FlashLabel icon, select "Add," choose the "Y813," or "Y813BT" printer, and click "Connect."
4️⃣ You can now start print. Open a PDF, Google Docs, or Google Sheets in Chrome, select the "FlashLabel" printer, adjust settings as needed, and click "Print."
4. Install the TY813 Driver (USB, AMD64) on Linux [Driver Download]
This driver is exclusively compatible with AMD64-based Linux systems. To check if your Linux system is AMD64-based, please open a terminal and enter "uname -m." If the result is "x86_64," your system uses the AMD64 architecture (64-bit, compatible). If the result is "i386" or "i686," your system is 32-bit (not compatible).
1️⃣ Turn off the printer, connect it to your computer via USB.
2️⃣ Connect the power cord to the adapter, connect it to the printer, plug it into a power outlet, and then turn on the printer.
3️⃣ Download the TY813_LabelPrinter-Linux-Driver-Latest_Ver1.1.1 driver file and run the installer through the terminal.
4️⃣ On the installation screen:
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- Click "Open Terminal," select "Devices," choose the "Y813" printer, and click "Forward."
- Select "Select a printer from the database," pick "YXWL," and click "Forward."
- Choose "Y813" or "Y813BT" (the Bluetooth label printer variant), click "Forward," enter a printer name, and select "Apply."
5️⃣ The printer is now installed.
5. Install the TY813 Driver on a Raspberry Pi (USB, AArch64) [Driver Download]
This driver works with AArch64 (also called ARM64)-based Raspberry Pi devices. To check if your Raspberry Pi is AArch64-based, open a terminal and enter "uname -m." If the result is "aarch64," your system uses AArch64 (64-bit, compatible). If the result is "armv7l" or "armv6l," your system is 32-bit (not compatible).
1️⃣ Turn off the TY813 thermal shipping label printer, connect it to your Raspberry Pi via USB.
2️⃣ Connect the power cord to the adapter, connect it to the printer, plug it into a power outlet, and then turn on the printer.
3️⃣ Download and open the driver file: TY813_LabelPrinter-PI-Driver-Latest_Ver1.1.1.
4️⃣ Click the "Raspberry" icon, go to "Preferences" > "Print Settings", and select "Add."
5️⃣ Choose the TY813 thermal label printer, click "Forward," then select "Select a printer from the database," pick "YXWL," and click "Forward."
6️⃣ Select "Y813" or "Y813BT", click "Forward," enter a name for your printer, and click "Apply." Your TY813 thermal label printer is now ready to use.
