Star Micronics SP700 Series - Manual (Page 2)

The New Star SP700 printers are enhanced not only in printing speed, but also in
capability and reliability. It is a cost-efficient model which is ideal for restaurant,
kitchen, retail and ticketing.
With SP700 series, you could print quality receipts and tickets at a faster speed than
ever. SP700 printers incorporate with "Drop-in & Print" paper loading design, in just 3
simple steps, you could change the paper roll easily and quickly.
To satisfy different requirements, SP700 series comes with 9-Pin or 18-Pin version;
Tear bar or Autocutter version. The 18-pin version, SP717 and SP747 allows printing
Chinese characters in one single pass, doubling Chinese character printing speed.
Moreover, SP700 series provides variety of Interface options, from traditional Parallel
Interface to advanced Ethernet Interface, to integrate with different system
configurations.
Star has improved not only the hardware features, but also the software capabilities
making day-to-day usage so much easier. We always plan ahead, driver for next
generation Windows OS - Windows Vista TM is ready for SP700 printers.
Paper Checking Window Swappable Interface Adjustable Paper Guide Switch cover
SP700 Series
Typical Applications
• Retail Point-of-Sale
• Ticketing
• Restaurant and Kitchens
SP712 9 Pin, Tear Bar Version
SP742 9 Pin, Autocutter Version
SP717 18 Pin, Tear Bar Version
SP747 18 Pin, Autocutter Version
Compatible with majority of POS operating
platforms with quality suite of drivers
18-pin can print Chinese character in 1-pass, means double speed, double print head life, and no more mis-alignment
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Distributor:
STAR-AISA TECHNOLOGY LTD.
Rm. 1906-8, Enterprise Square Two, 3 Sheung Yuet Road,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2799-6682 Fax: (852) 2798 5050
URL: http://www.starasia.com
Regional Office:
STAR MICRONICS ASIA LTD.
Rm. 1901-5, Enterprise Square Two, 3 Sheung Yuet Road,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2796-2727 Fax: (852) 2799-9344
URL: http://www.starhkg.com.hk
E-mail: [email protected]
Manufacturer:
STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD
URL: http://www.star-micronics.co.jp
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
SP700 Printer Specifications
Printer Method 9 Pin / 18 Pin Serial Dot Matrix
Print Speed Max. 4.7 lps (ANK 40 columns of continuous printing)
Max. 5.5 lps (ANK 32 columns of continuous printing)
Print Direction Bi-directional, Logic Seeking
Paper Feed Speed Max. 140 mm per second (when feeding continuously)
Number of Columns 42 col (76mm paper)
32 col (58mm paper)
Character Matrix 7x9 (half dot), 5x9
Character size (mm) 1.19 (W) x 2.42 (H) / 1.49 (W) x 2.42 (H)
Character per inch (CPI) 16.9 / 14.1
Character Set
95 alphanumeric, 46 International, GB18030
Code Page 40 code pages
Paper Specifications
Width 76 ± 0.5 mm ; 69.5 ± 0.5 mm ; 57.5 ± 0.5 mm
Diameter Max. 85 mm
Thickness 0.07 to 0.10 mm
Copy Capacity Original and two copies, Max. thickness 0.2 mm
Ribbon Colour Black(RC700B) or Black/Red(RC700BR)
Black Mark Sensor 9 position
Paper End Sensor Standard
Emulation Star Mode / ESC/POS TM Emulation
Interface USB / RS232C Serial / Parallel / Ethernet
Reliability:
Mechanism 10 million Lines, MCBF 22 million lines
Print Head 150 million Characters
Autocutter 1 million Cuts
Overall Dimensions 160 (w) x 245 (d) x 152 (h) mm
Weight Tear Bar version: 3.0 kg ; Autocutter version: 3.2 kg
Options Wall Mount, Vertical Mount, Paper Roll holder, Buzzer