Star Micronics TSP847IIRX Receipt Printers, Thermal, Auto-cutter, Paper Lock

The Star SecureRx Printer from Star Micronics is a wide-format direct thermal receipt and label printer engineered for pharmacy, healthcare and high-volume POS environments. Built on the TSP847IIRX platform, this family of variants delivers dependable prescription and receipt output with options for two-color or monochrome printing, multiple interfaces (Parallel, Serial/RS‑232, USB, Ethernet and optional Bluetooth), and robust media handling. Benefits include fast, high-resolution output for legible prescriptions and barcodes, secure paper handling with a locking chamber and paper lock, integrated cutting and tear-bar finishing, and an included external power supply to simplify deployment in clinical and retail counters where reliability and clear documentation are critical.

Key Features

• Wide-format performance: Supports up to a 4.09 in (104 mm) maximum print width to accommodate prescription forms, long labels and information-rich receipts.
• High-speed, high-resolution output: Direct thermal print engine produces 203 dpi clarity at up to 180 mm/s (approx. 8 ips) to maintain throughput in busy workflows.
• Flexible connectivity: Multiple interface options—Parallel, RS‑232 (Serial), USB, Ethernet and optional Bluetooth—allow straightforward integration into existing POS and pharmacy systems.
• Secure media handling: Paper locking chamber and paper lock features protect loaded media and support controlled document handling in healthcare settings.
• Integrated finishing and durability: Auto-cutter / tear bar (including guillotine auto cutter on some variants) streamlines separation; cutter lifetimes are rated to 2,000,000 cuts for reliable daily use.
• Variant-configurable color and media support: Available in two-color and monochrome models, with support for thermal receipt paper, labels and linerless rolls to meet diverse dispensing and labeling needs.

Specifications

• Brand: Star Micronics
• Product Family / Model Platform: TSP847IIRX (Star SecureRx Printer)
• Printing Technology: Direct Thermal
• Print Resolution: 203 dpi
• Maximum Print Speed: 180 mm/s (approx. 8 in/s)
• Maximum Print Width: 4.09 in / 104 mm
• Print Color Capability: Two-color or Monochrome (variant dependent)
• Interfaces / Connectivity: Parallel, RS‑232 (Serial), USB, Ethernet; Optional Bluetooth (Apple MFi) on select variants
• Media Support: Thermal receipt paper, labels, linerless rolls
• Media Handling: Cutter, Tear Bar; Auto-cutter (guillotine on some variants)
• Cutter Life: 2,000,000 cuts
• Paper Lock / Paper Locking Chamber: Yes
• External Power Supply Included: Yes
• Memory: 16 MB flash (with 2 MB standard memory on some variants)
• Language Emulation: Star Page Mode, Star Line Mode, Star DP8340, ESC/POS
• Media Sensors: Media Door Open, Out Of Paper, Paper Low, Reflective Media Sensor
• Maximum Roll Diameter: 3.94 in
• Core Size: 1.00 in
• Media Thickness: 5.91 mil
• Dimensions (example variant): 5.8 x 7.1 x 8.4 in
• Weight (variant range): 3.75–8.6 lb
• Color: Gray
• MCBF / Reliability: 37,000,000 lines (selected variants)
• Input Voltage: 24 V DC (external power supply)