# Printer Types - Special

![Printer Type - Special branch](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/PrinterTypes/11-PrinterType-Special-FILLED.png)

#### Kitchen Monitor

Enable this option if the printer type you are defining is a KDS monitor from PayFacto.

#### Remote Display

Enable this option if the printer type you are defining is a Remote Display.

#### Internal Device

Enable this option if you are using an internal printer, such as the embedded printer in a SHARP 5300 POS terminal.

#### Label

Enable this option to print coupons as labels to stick on packages. Each coupon will include the current and total label count. For Delivery orders, Kitchen coupons will also show the Delivery number, and Delivery 2 coupons will include the client address, name and check total and number.

#### Legacy Com Handling

Enable this option to force Maitre'D to send "Purge" commands to older serial printers.

{% hint style="info" %}
NOTE: This option should only be used on very old printers, and only if the printer won't print without this option. If the printer works with this option disabled, leave it disabled.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
NOTE: For best output we also recommend enabling the following options:
{% endhint %}

* Items without Quantity: Point of Sale Control > View > Options > Configuration > POS.
* Compilation: Point of Sale Control > Revenue Center > Options > Options > Kitchen.
* Modifier On Same Line: Point of Sale Control > Revenue Center > Options > Options > Kitchen.
* Separate Order: Point of Sale Control > Workstation > Logical Printer.
* Enlarged: (Enabled for Sales Item, Disabled for Modifiers) Point of Sale Control > Revenue Center > Item Setup > Configuration > Printing.

### Communication

#### Infrared Printer

Enable this option if the printer is using infrared communication.

#### Baud Rate

Enter the baud rate of the printer.

Related Topics

1. [Printer Types](/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/printers/5.1.2-printer-types/printer-types.md)
2. [Printer Types - Setup](/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/printers/5.1.2-printer-types/printer-types-setup.md)
3. [Printer Types - Codes](/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/printers/5.1.2-printer-types/printer-types-codes.md)
4. [Printer Types - Page Size](/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/printers/5.1.2-printer-types/printer-types-page-size.md)
5. [Printer Types - Status](/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/printers/5.1.2-printer-types/printer-types-status.md)
6. [Printer Types - QR Code](/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/printers/5.1.2-printer-types/printer-types-qr-code.md)
7. [Printer Types - Cash Drawer](/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/printers/5.1.2-printer-types/printer-types-cash-drawer.md)
8. [Printer Types - Special](/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/printers/5.1.2-printer-types/printer-types-special.md)


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