diff --git a/examples/pn532_simpletest.py b/examples/pn532_simpletest.py
index 050931a..ab4b308 100644
--- a/examples/pn532_simpletest.py
+++ b/examples/pn532_simpletest.py
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ print('Waiting for RFID/NFC card...')
 while True:
     # Check if a card is available to read
     uid = pn532.read_passive_target(timeout=0.5)
-    print('.', end="", flush=True)
+    print('.', end="")
     # Try again if no card is available.
     if uid is None:
         continue