Star Micronics MP512MC-24 Part Tear bar, MECH, SP500, SP500VFL

The StarPrint MP500 Turbo Thermal Printer from Star Micronics is a compact kiosk-class printing solution engineered for self-service and unattended point-of-sale applications. Designed for retail, hospitality, ticketing and kiosk deployments, the MP500 family delivers dependable, integration-friendly output that prioritizes uptime and straightforward maintenance. Models within this family support robust mechanical and thermal mechanisms—commonly implemented as a 9-pin dot matrix or direct thermal configuration—with a 42-column format, 24 V operation and 4 lines-per-second print performance in typical configurations. With RF-3.0 compatibility and service-oriented spare-part options available, the MP500 series is intended to simplify kiosk integration and reduce operational interruptions in high-throughput environments.

Key Features

• Reliable kiosk performance: Built for continuous unattended operation in self-service kiosks, ticket dispensers and payment terminals to minimize downtime.
• Proven print mechanisms: Available as 9-pin dot matrix and direct thermal mechanisms to match legacy POS installations and thermal receipt requirements.
• Compact 42-column format: Supports compact receipt and ticket layouts common to retail, hospitality and transport kiosks.
• Serviceability and spare parts: OEM replacement components and modular design simplify onsite maintenance and reduce mean time to repair.
• Integration-ready electrical and RF options: 24 V operation and RF-3.0 support enable deployment in existing kiosk architectures with compatible power and RF requirements.

Specifications

• Brand: Star Micronics
• Product Name: StarPrint MP500 Turbo Thermal Printer
• Category: Kiosk Printers
• Product Type: POS Hardware / Part (varies by variant)
• Print Technology: 9-pin dot matrix / Direct Thermal (variant dependent)
• Print Head Pins: 9-pin dot
• Columns: 42
• Print Speed: 4 lps
• Operating Voltage: 24 V
• RF Version: RF-3.0
• Connection: RS232 (variant)
• Paper Handling: none (mechanism variant without paper handling)
• Color Modes: 1 color
• Weight: 1 lbs
• MPNs / SKUs: 39040230, 38050003, 39040102