My impact printer prints light/faded receipts or with missing dots
Introduction This application note explains how to resolve light/faded print or with missing dots with a Star impact printer. Note: Using non-Star brand ribbon cartridges may cause damage to the ribbon shaft of the printer. This guide depicts the SP700 for illustration purposes. Supported Printers: SP500, SP700Supported Interfaces: AnySupported Environments: N/ARequired consumables/accessories: Star genuine […]
How to fix Star Micronics printers when you have recently upgraded to Windows 10
Introduction This guide explains how to fix problems occurring with Star Micronics printers after you upgrade to Windows 10 from an older version of Windows, or when you have updated your current Windows 10 device to a newer version of Windows 10. This fix is required for the TSP100 series to print; however, other models […]
How to setup JavaPOS with Star Printer on Ubuntu Linux
Introduction How to use a Star Micronics printer with Ubuntu Linux via the JavaPOS driver. While this was written using a USB TSP650, these directions suffice for the following supported models. Supported Printers: TSP650II, SP700, TSP700II, HSP7000, TUP500 Supported Interfaces: Serial, Ethernet Supported Environments: Ubuntu Linux 9.04 Install Java Development Kit The Java […]
Enabling Multi Session on the IFBD-HE07/08 Ethernet Card
Introduction This application note shows how to enable Multi Session on IFBD-HE07/08 ethernet cards. This documentation covers enabling this setting by browser and command prompt, so choose the method most comfortable. Supported Printers: TSP650II, TSP650, TSP700II, TSP800II, TUP500, SP500, SP700, HSP7000, FVP-10, TSP1000 Supported Interfaces: Ethernet (IFBD-HE07/08 Card) When Is Multi Session Needed? […]
How to update the firmware of a Star printer
Firmware updates are normally only necessary to address specific issues. To learn if a firmware update is necessary for your specific printer model, please contact Star Technical Support. To know the current firmware version of your printer, simply print a self-test. It will be located at the top of the page: How to print […]
How do I install my Star Serial Printer on Windows 7/Vista/XP?
The PDF linked below contains instructions on installing a Star Printer with a Serial interface using the StarPRNT Intelligence Driver. The StarPRNT Installation CD ships in the box with the printer, and can also be downloaded from Star’s Global Support Site. 1208b_StarMicronics_StarPRNT_SerialInstallation Star Printers: FVP10, TSP650, TSP700II, TSP800II, SP700, SP500, TUP500, TUP900 Interface: Serial […]
How do I configure the kitchen buzzer on my SP700 kitchen printer?
The PDF linked below contains instructions on how to configure the Kitchen Buzzer on an SP700. The Kitchen Buzzer is an option available that will sound an alert any time an order is sent to the SP700 letting the kitchen staff know there is a customer waiting for his or her order. Application Note – […]
How do I find my MAC address?
Knowing a printer’s MAC Address might be required for setting up a Bluetooth printer in Mac or Linux, or a grand network access to a network (Ethernet or WiFi). The easiest way to learn your printer’s MAC Address is by printing a Self-Test. The MAC Address will be located on the 2nd page. To print […]
How do I print a self test for my printer?
Introduction This application note explains how to print a Self-Test, which is a printout of all of a printer’s configuration settings, to include its firmware version, communication mode, print settings and interface information. Ethernet, Bluetooth and WiFi models will print multi-page Self-Tests. Supported Printers: All Supported Interfaces: All Desktop Thermal Printers (except TSP100ECO): 1) Ensure […]
How do I manually assign an IP address to my Star Micronics Ethernet Printer using the Windows Command Prompt?
The PDF linked below details how to manually assign an IP address to a Star Micronics Ethernet Printer in Windows XP. 1201a_StarMicronics_Ethernet_ManuallyAssigningIP_Windows Need to print something far away without sacrificing speed or security? Star Micronics Ethernet POS Printers are the way to go! We have a large array of reliable models that support LAN printing […]