# Virtual Thermal Printer — Virtual POS printer

> Virtual thermal printer for POS systems supporting ESC/POS commands. (iPhone/iPad app by Pascal Kimmel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-thermal-printer/id1547812356 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pascal Kimmel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660210636)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $1.99 (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-01-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-thermal-printer/id1547812356/reviews.md

## What is Virtual Thermal Printer?

Print receipts from POS applications that support ESC/POS printing over IP. Just power on the printer and configure the IP-address and port displayed in your POS application. 

List of supported commands:
- ESC @: Initialize printer
- LF: Print and line feed
- GS !: Double-width and double-height
- ESC E: Turn emphasized mode on/off
- ESC -: Turn underline mode on/off
- ESC a: Align text (left, right and center)
- ESC i and ESC m: Partial cut
- GS B: Turn white/black reverse print mode on/off
- GS V: Cut paper (
- GS k: Print barcode (EAN8, EAN13, Code39)
- GS ( k: Print QR Code. Functions 169 & 180
- DLE EOT: Printer status (1..4)
- GS v 0: Print raster bit image

For more details on ESC/POS commands see https://reference.epson-biz.com/modules/ref_escpos/index.php?content_id=2

The following code-pages are supported:
- CP437: US ASCII
- CP850: Latin I
- CP852: Latin II
- CP858: Latin I + Euro
- CP860: Portugese
- CP863: Canadian-French
- CP865: Nordic
- CP866: Russian

Note: The content printed in the above screenshots is for illustrative purposes only. Depending on the POS system used, the output may vary. Please make sure your POS application supports ESC/POS commands before installing this application.

## Key features

- Simulates POS thermal printer
- Supports ESC/POS commands
- Prints text, barcodes, and QR codes
- Configurable IP address and port
- Multiple code-page support
- Raster image printing

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-thermal-printer/id1547812356/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2025-05-23*

Exactly the app I was looking for. Perfect for what I needed. Except it don’t work.

### 5/5 — Perfect for what i need.

*2024-05-03*

This act as a KDS (kitchen display system). Works like a charm.

### 5/5 — Works great and easy to setup

*2024-03-18*

It's also really quite fun to use!

## Frequently asked questions about Virtual Thermal Printer

### What is Virtual Thermal Printer used for?

Virtual Thermal Printer simulates a POS thermal printer, allowing you to print receipts and other transaction data from POS applications that support ESC/POS commands over IP.

### How much does Virtual Thermal Printer cost?

Virtual Thermal Printer is a paid application, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### What devices is Virtual Thermal Printer compatible with?

Virtual Thermal Printer is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to run on iOS.

### Does Virtual Thermal Printer have ads?

No, Virtual Thermal Printer does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience.

### What ESC/POS commands does Virtual Thermal Printer support?

Virtual Thermal Printer supports a wide range of ESC/POS commands, including initialization, line feeds, text formatting (bold, underline), alignment, partial and full cuts, barcode printing (EAN8, EAN13, Code39), QR code printing, printer status checks, and raster image printing.

### How often is Virtual Thermal Printer updated?

The latest version of Virtual Thermal Printer is 1.9.2, last updated on October 24, 2023. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements.

### What is the age rating for Virtual Thermal Printer?

Virtual Thermal Printer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages. It is a utility application with no mature content.

### Can Virtual Thermal Printer print barcodes and QR codes?

Yes, Virtual Thermal Printer can print various types of barcodes, including EAN8, EAN13, and Code39. It also supports printing QR codes using specific ESC/POS functions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.2 — 2023-10-24

- Added the option to play a beep when a cut paper command has been received

### 1.9.1 — 2023-07-05

- Resolved an issue where an incorrect printout was shared from the Printer Screen

### 1.9.0 — 2022-10-01

- Fixed an issue where printouts could not be shared on iPad
- Added sorting option for saved printouts
- Added setting for the number of print-outs to be saved (0 - 100)

### 1.8.2 — 2021-12-25

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.8.1 — 2021-12-11

- Your printouts will now automatically be saved when a cut paper command is processed, and a maximum of 50 printouts will be stored. When the maximum is reached, the oldest one will be deleted. You can share the last saved printout from the printer screen, the rest can be found in the history screen where you can also remove them manually if needed.
- Added support for ESC i and ESC m commands

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