One of the most important aspects of setting up the TVS BSC101 Star is obtaining the correct driver. Installing the wrong driver often leads to blue screens of death (BSOD) on your POS computer. To avoid this, you should always follow official channels.

The scanner requires power from the USB port. Try a rear USB port on your desktop (directly on the motherboard). 2. Driver Not Recognized / "Unknown Device" Go to Device Manager . Uninstall the "Unknown Device" under Barcode Scanners. Disconnect and reconnect the scanner to force a reinstall. 3. Scanner Scanning but Incorrect Data

Help you find the for setting up special characters.

Right-click on the setup.exe or install.bat file and select . Follow the on-screen installation prompts. Restart your computer when the installation completes. Connect the scanner to the USB port. Open Device Manager ( devmgmt.msc ).

If the scanner is not working and you don't want to download software:

If you are looking for the hardware itself, it is available through specialized retailers like Ministry of POS .

Always acquire utility software directly from the manufacturer to avoid malware: Visit the TVS Electronics Support page. Category: Select "Drivers & Manuals." Product Line: Choose "Barcode Scanners." Model: Select "BSC 101 Star." OS Compatibility List Windows 11 (64-bit) Windows 10 (32-bit / 64-bit) Windows 8.1 / 8 Linux distributions (Ubuntu/Debian) Step-by-Step Installation Guide

The BS-C101 Star is recognized as one of the fastest scanners in its segment. : 330 scans per second for rapid checkouts.

The scanner emulates a serial/RS232 connection over a USB port. This is mandatory for legacy POS systems, ERP software, or customized inventory platforms that listen exclusively to specific COM ports.

: When you connect the scanner to your computer's USB port, Windows should automatically recognize the device and install the necessary built-in drivers. Manual Driver Search

Designed to withstand repeated drops from 1.5 meters.