Description
Star Micronics SP712 Impact Kitchen Printer
Reliable Impact Printing for Restaurant Kitchens and POS Systems
The Star Micronics SP700 Impact Kitchen Printer is designed for busy restaurant kitchens and point-of-sale environments where heat, humidity, and spills can affect standard thermal printing. Its impact dot matrix technology produces clear kitchen tickets and supports multi-part forms, making it a practical choice for restaurants that need duplicate order copies and dependable back-of-house printing.
This grey SP712 configuration features a tear bar for manual paper separation, an internal power supply, and a choice of Parallel or Serial connectivity to suit compatible POS systems.
Key Features and Benefits
- 9-pin impact dot matrix printing technology
- Prints up to 13 tickets per minute
- Two-color printing support with a compatible black and red ribbon
- Supports multi-part printing with an original and up to two copies
- Tear-bar design for manual receipt and ticket separation
- Clamshell design with convenient Drop-In and Print paper loading
- Internal power supply for a compact installation
- Grey housing for professional restaurant and POS environments
- Parallel or Serial interface options depending on the selected variant
Dependable Kitchen Ticket Printing
Built for restaurant back-of-house operations, the SP700 uses impact printing to produce readable kitchen tickets in hot and humid environments. It also supports carbon-copy paper, allowing staff to print an original ticket and additional copies for different preparation or service areas.
Convenient Paper Handling
The clamshell design makes paper loading and ribbon replacement straightforward. Its tear bar allows staff to separate printed tickets manually, making it suitable for kitchen workflows that do not require an automatic cutter.
Choose the Right POS Connection
Select the interface that matches your existing POS equipment. The Parallel model is intended for compatible parallel connections, while the Serial model supports compatible serial-connected systems.
Available Variants
- SP712MC GRY US - Parallel: Parallel interface for compatible POS systems. Internal power supply and tear-bar paper handling.
- SP712MD GRY US - Serial: Serial interface for compatible POS systems. Internal power supply and tear-bar paper handling.
Additional Information
Printing Specifications
Print Speed: Up to 13 tickets per minute
Printing Speed: 4.7 lines per second
Printing Colors: Black and red with compatible ribbon
Font Matrix: 5 × 9 / 7 × 9
Character Sets: 95 alphanumeric and 32 international
Line Spacing: 1/6 inch standard
Emulation: Star Mode and ESC/POS on supported configurations
Connectivity and Interfaces
SP712MD - 39330310: Serial interface
Interface Type: Selected model-specific connection
Internal Power Supply: Included
Swappable Interface Design: Supported by the SP700 series; interface availability and compatibility depend on the configuration
Paper Handling
Adjustable Paper Width: 69.5 mm or 58 mm with paper guide
Maximum Roll Diameter: 85 mm
Paper Thickness: 0.065-0.085 mm for single-ply paper
Paper Loading: Drop-In and Print
Paper Separation: Tear bar
Paper-Out Sensor: Standard
Multi-Part Printing: Original plus up to two copies
Reliability and Performance
Print Head Life: Up to 150 million characters
Two-Color Ribbon: RC700BR compatible
Black Ribbon: RC700B compatible
Black Ribbon Life: Up to 3 million characters
Black/Red Ribbon Life: Up to 1.5 million black and 750,000 red characters
Power and Environmental Specifications
Power Requirement: 110-230 VAC
Power Cable: Included
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Operating Humidity: 0%-90% RH, non-condensing
Physical Specifications
Printer Weight: 2.96 kg
Color: Grey
Mounting: Desktop or compatible wall-mount installation
Package Contents
Internal Power Supply
Power Cord
58 mm Paper Guide
Power Switch Cover
Setup Documentation
Important: This printer uses an impact ribbon and compatible bond paper. It has a tear bar rather than an automatic cutter. Confirm that the selected Parallel or Serial interface matches your POS system before ordering.
One-Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty Included.
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