Mtpii Bluetooth Printer Driver Windows 10

To install the MTPII (or MPT-2) Bluetooth printer driver on Windows 10, you must first pair the device via Bluetooth and then map it to a virtual COM port using the correct thermal printer driver 1. Pair the Printer via Bluetooth

Part 6: FAQs – MTPII Bluetooth Printer Driver Windows 10

Q: Is MTPII the same as MTP? A: No. MTP is Media Transfer Protocol. MTPII is a printer logic board standard. mtpii bluetooth printer driver windows 10

The Verdict

The MTPII Bluetooth printer driver on Windows 10 isn’t broken—it’s just archaeological. Using one successfully teaches you more about how Windows handles Bluetooth, virtual COM ports, and driver signing than any textbook could. Next time you see “MTPII” in Device Manager, don’t be frustrated. Be fascinated: you’re looking at a ghost from the XP era, still printing receipts for a modern world. To install the MTPII (or MPT-2) Bluetooth printer

Open Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT) > find your Bluetooth Serial Port. Right-click > Properties > Port Settings – change COM port number to COM2-COM8 (avoid COM1 which is reserved).
Ensure no other app (like a POS software) has locked the COM port.

The Mystery of the “MTPII” Name

First, let’s decode the name. MTPII stands for Mobile Thermal Printer II, a generic firmware standard used by dozens of clone manufacturers. Companies like Bixolon, Citizen, and a sea of no-name brands use this as a fallback protocol. When you pair your printer via Bluetooth, Windows 10 often sees it not as a shiny new device, but as a “Generic Bluetooth Adapter” or—if you’re lucky—as an “MTPII” entry. Open Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT)

Part 7: The Ultimate Test – Printing a Sample Receipt

After installation, don’t use Word or Notepad for the first test. They add formatting that confuses the printer.

Step 1: Pair the Printer as a Bluetooth Device (Do NOT add as printer yet)

Go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
Turn on Bluetooth.
Click “Add Bluetooth or other device” > Bluetooth.
Put your MTPII printer into pairing mode (usually hold power button + paper feed button for 3 seconds until blue/red light flashes).
When MTPII (or similar name) appears, click it.
Enter passkey 0000 (or as specified in your manual).
Important: After pairing, it will appear as “Connected” under Other devices—not under Printers. This is correct.

on Windows 10 is a two-part process: pairing the hardware and then mapping the software driver to a virtual COM port. Step 1: Hardware Pairing

The “Invisible COM Port” Problem

Here’s the scenario: You pair the printer perfectly. Windows 10 chirps happily: “Your device is ready to go!” But when you open Notepad and hit Print… nothing. The printer doesn’t appear in your list of printers.