Coupon Printer Scam Questions
Many sites that offer coupons require that you download “Coupon Printer” software in order to print the coupons.
Live Interface of example Coupons.com:
In order to print any of the above coupons, you are required to install the printer.
Why? Here is the simplest explanation.
Companies, understandably, do not want 100′s of coupons being printed out by a single person and at a the same time, the coupons must be in a format that registers can scan properly. To solve this, the coupon printer software, when installed, will assign your computer an ID so that you can only print out one coupon per offer AND also assigns you an unique code for that coupon so that you cannot duplicate the coupon.
Sites that are verified as having safe safe Coupon Printers:
Coupons.com – “Bricks” in the Coupon Community – ( TrustE Verification )
Filename: couponprinter.exe / FileSize: 1.2 MB
Other sites like, Betty Crocker, will have the Coupons.com Coupon Printer available to download directly from the site. As long as the part of the URL to the download page ENDS with: coupons.com, I’d trust it.
For example (these are STRICTLY examples only!):
GOOD: http://printers.coupons.com/whatever or http://printingcoupons.coupons.com/whatever… etc
BAD: http://couponscom.printstuff.com/whatever or http://couponprinter.couponstuff.com/whatever… etc
If in doubt, head to the main site and download from there.
SmartSource.com
Active X browser plug-in or an applet if you’re on a Mac
RedPlum.com offers a quick image and read regarding printable coupons. ( .pdf )
As always, I don’t recommend installing ANY Toolbars coupon related or other!!
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I signed up for the 30 day free trial, cancelled prior to the 30 days and coupons.com still sent the payment to my bank, which I had told not to pay
Now COUPONS.COM has denied me acces to printing their coupons I have tried calling them faxing them and no response
how can I get the coupons to print again
There is no “trial”. It’s free to use… Check the website where you installed the printer, sounds like a scam… You SHOULDN’T have to pay ANYTHING to use Coupons.com. EVER.
Yes you can pay. And, there is a 30 day trial. And, you can pay at coupons.com. It’s for the membership version – which gives you access to more coupons.
“Companies, understandably, do not want 100′s of coupons being printed out by a single person and at a the same time, the coupons must be in a format that registers can scan properly. To solve this, the coupon printer software, when installed, will assign your computer an ID so that you can only print out one coupon per offer AND also assigns you an unique code for that coupon so that you cannot duplicate the coupon.”
Basically, one gives up a lot of info on your PC in exchange for a coupon. I’ll pass.
I installed the coupon printer mentioned above. But I am having major trouble adjusting my settings how they suggest for Windows, ONLY because I’m using a MAC. The error page “We’re Sorry..it appears we don’t support your printer or printer settings……..” helps Windows users, but doesn’t help to adjust printer settings for MAC Users. I NEED HELP ASAP! And Also, I’m tired of seeing the message “oops! You caught us adding more coupons, please try back later……” This happens EVERYTIME I try to submit feedback.
Which browser do you use? If you don’t use Safari, try that browser and let me know if that worked.
I have had the exact same issue… I’ve tried using Safari, Chrome, and Firefox. No success. I’ve made sure my printer is set as default, and nothing. This is the error I receive: http://cl.ly/3F3R021r001D0Q3x1B44
I’m going to look into this more to try to find a solution!!
I all ready have a coupon printer. How can I proceed with out downloading yours? Thankyou
It should work without redownloading the software.
I haven’t heard of that. I will look into it. Thank you.