SP742 Impact Printer
The SP742 impact printer by Star Micronics is a high-speed, reliable solution for kitchen environments where heat and humidity are a concern. It features easy-to-read, two-color printing, a user-friendly clamshell design for quick paper loading, and an embedded power supply for efficient space use. With CloudPRNT and Apple MFi-certified Bluetooth connectivity, it seamlessly integrates with online ordering systems and supports a wide range of interfaces for flexible setup. Designed for durability, the SP742 is ideal for restaurants seeking a robust kitchen printer that enhances order processing and fits effortlessly into any POS system.
The SP742 impact printer is built for restaurant kitchens where heat, humidity, and grease can affect thermal printing. Using impact print technology, it produces clear, easy-to-read kitchen tickets that remain legible throughout food preparation. It’s an ideal kitchen printer for restaurants that need dependable order printing during busy service periods.
The SP742 supports CloudPRNT for cloud-based order printing and is available with USB, Ethernet (LAN), Wi-Fi (WLAN), and Apple MFi-certified Bluetooth connectivity. The SP742BTi model connects to iPad®, iPhone®, iPod touch®, Android, and Windows devices, giving restaurants flexible deployment options for front- and back-of-house printing.
The SP742 features fast impact printing, simple clamshell paper loading, and an internal power supply that helps reduce countertop clutter. It also supports two-color printing and multi-part carbon copy paper, making it well suited for restaurant kitchens that require duplicate order tickets and reliable back-of-house printing.
The SP742 is part of Star Micronics’ restaurant POS hardware portfolio for full-service restaurants, quick service restaurants (QSRs), ghost kitchens, and online ordering operations. Star also offers receipt printers, label printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners, cloud printing technology, and POS peripherals designed to support front-of-house, kitchen, and pickup workflows.
| High Speed | Can print 13 six-inch receipts per minute (4.7 Lines Per Second at 40 Columns) | |
| High Reliability | MCBF: 22 Million Lines
Guillotine Auto Cutter: 1 Million Cuts |
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| Small Foot Print | Save precious counter space | |
| Embedded Power Supply | No more power brick, saving even more counter space | |
| Two Color Capable | Highlight important information | |
| “Drop-In & Print” Loading | Clamshell design allows for speedy and easy paper and ribbon loading | |
| Multiple Copy Support | Print multiple part forms; Supports Original + 2 copies | |
| Apple MFi Certified Bluetooth Interface | Provides wireless impact/ kitchen printing via Apple MFi certified Bluetooth with support for iOS devices such as iPad®, iPhone® and iPod Touch® in addition to Android and Windows devices | |
| WebPRNT Ethernet Interface | Enables Printing from Web-based Applications Via HTTP Requests | |
| Swappable Interface Connections | Future interface upgrades are fast and simple to do. With swappable interfaces, there’s no need to purchase a new printer to upgrade the connection | |
| Recessed Cable Connections | Helps protect cables from being damaged on the counter top | |
| Horizontal or Vertical Orientation | Use the printer in the orientation that suits you best | |
| Spill Proof Design | Innovative cover design and raised bottom resists spill damage | |
| Wall Mountable | Need more counter space? Create more room by mounting the printer to the wall | |
| Digitally Signed Driver (WHQL) | Certified by Microsoft for worry-free operation | |
| Innovative Value Add Receipt Design Software | Customize and brand receipts to keep customers coming back time and time again with professional graphics (logos, coupons, and more) | |
| SOFTWARE FEATURES AND BENEFITS – SP700 | ||
| Partial futurePRNT Receipt Redesign Software | Quickly and easily add logos and coupons for professional receipt branding, Reverse Text for vertical orientation, and more! | |
| Logo Utility | Store logos and other graphics for professional receipt branding | |
| Memory Switch Utility | Fine-tune your printouts or print in different languages by enabling, changing, or disabling specific settings | |
| Ethernet Interface Set Up Utility | Setting up and configuring an ethernet printer has never been more quick and easy! | |
| Printer Method | 25 Pin Serial Impact Dot Matrix |
| Print Speed | 13 Receipts Per Minute (4.7 Lines Per Second at 42 Columns) |
| Printer Case Color | Putty or Gray |
| Models Available | Tear Bar or Auto Cutter without Rewinder
Tear Bar or Auto Cutter with Rewinder |
| Two Color Print Capability | Red & Black Ribbon Required – RC700BR |
| Print Font:
Font Size Character Size Character Set Code Pages Character Per Inch |
5 x 9 / 7 x 9 1.2 (W) x 2.42 (H) / 1.5 (W) x 2.42 (H) mm 95 Alphanumeric, 32 International 40 16.9 / 14.1 |
| Line Spacing | 1/6 inch Standard |
| Paper Specifications:
Width Roll Diameter Thickness 1 Ply Paper Copy Capability 2 Ply Copy Capability 3 Ply Easy-Load Paper Out Sensor Paper Low Sensor Print Width |
76mm standard, Adjustable 69.5mm or 58mm with paper guide Up to 85mm 0.065 ~ 0.085mm Original + 1, 0.05-0.08 / piece, total less 0.14 Original + 2, 0.05-0.08 / piece, total less 0.20 “Drop-In & Print” Standard Optional 63mm, 57mm, 45mm |
| Ribbon Specifications:
RC700B RC700BR RC700D |
Black (3,000,000 Characters) Black/Red (1,500,000 / 750,000 Characters) Indelible Black Ribbon (Laundry Applications) |
| Auto-Cutter | Guillotine (Partial Cut Only) |
| Cover-Open Sensor | Yes |
| Program ROM | Flash Memory (16 Mbit), NV bit image 256 KB |
| Multiple Copy Support | Original + 2 Copies Maximum |
| Journal Capability | Yes; Rewinder model required |
| Label Support | N/A |
| Power Supply | Internal; Power cable included in box |
| Drivers Available | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows® XP 32 Bit, Vista 32/64 Bit, Windows 7 32/64 Bit, Server 2008 32/64 Bit, XP Embedded, POSReady 2009, OPOS™, JavaPOS™, USB Vendor Class, Linux™, Mac OS X, StarIO SDK with support for iOS, Android and Blackberry |
| Digitally Signed (WHQL) | Yes |
| Swappable Interfaces | Yes |
| Connectivity | Apple MFi Certified Bluetooth, WebPRNT, WebPRNT Browser App, Serial, Parallel, USB, Ethernet (LAN) |
| Emulation Modes | Star Mode, ESC/POS™ |
| Peripheral Drive Circuit | 2 Drivers |
| Power Consumption | Average 36W, Printing, 10W |
| Operating Conditions | Temperature: 0oC to 50oC
Humidity: 0% – 90% RH (without condensation) |
| Storage Conditions | Temperature: -20oC to 70oC
Humidity: 5% – 95% RH |
| Dimensions:
Non-Rewinder Models Rewinder Models |
160 x 152 x 245 (W x H x D)mm 164 x 152 x 245 (W x H x D)mm |
| Weight:
Tear Bar Model Auto Cutter Model Tear Bar Rewinder Model Auto Cutter Rewinder Model |
2.96 kg 3.18 kg 3.43 kg 3.65 kg |
| Safety Standards | UL, C-UL, TuV, CB, FCC Class A, VCCI Class A, EN55022, CE |
| Reliability:
MCBF Print Head Auto Cutter |
22 Million Lines 150 Million Characters 1 Million Cuts |
| Included with Printer | Configuration Utility, Value Add Utility modeled after futurePRNT Software, Set Up Guide, Power Cord, Embedded Power Supply, Paper Guide, Power Switch Cover (SP742ME GRY LC6 US model includes 6m LAN interface cable) |
| Warranty | 2 Year Full Manufacturer Warranty |
| Options |
Kitchen Buzzer (BU01-24-A) Wall Mount Bracket (WB-S700) Vertical Stand Kit (VS-S700) Near End Paper Sensor Swappable Interfaces Swap-A-Star Extended Warranty Program (US) Extend-A-Star Extended Warranty Program (US and Canada) |
This guide can help you get on the right path to finding the perfect POS system for your business.
