Star Micronics SK1-211 Kiosk Printer 250mm/s, 58mm, 60mm, 203dpi, RS-232C USB 2.0, Full and partial cut

The Star Micronics Star KioskPrint 2-in FastCut is a compact direct thermal kiosk label and receipt printer engineered for high‑throughput self‑service and POS environments. Designed for kiosk and desktop deployments, the SK1‑211 family delivers fast monochrome printing at up to 250 mm/sec (9.84 in/s) with 203 dpi resolution, supporting receipts, labels and tickets while minimizing footprint. Built‑in guillotine cutting (command‑selectable full or partial cut), robust media sensing and dual USB/RS‑232 connectivity simplify integration and maintenance. Ideal for retail kiosks, ticketing, and unattended terminals, it offers reliable throughput, easy media handling and broad platform compatibility to reduce downtime and streamline transaction workflows.

Key Features

• High speed output: Prints up to 250 mm/sec (9.84 in/s) to maintain fast transaction and kiosk throughput.
• Sharp monochrome print: 203 dpi direct thermal printing produces clear receipts, labels and tickets for accurate legibility and barcodes.
• Integrated cutter: Automatic guillotine cutter with command‑selectable full or partial cut and a rated cutter life of 2,000,000 cuts for dependable separation.
• Flexible connectivity: USB (V2.0 Full Speed), USB Host and RS‑232 serial interfaces enable straightforward integration with Mac, PC and Android platforms.
• Versatile media handling: Supports receipt, label and ticket media with gap and black mark sensing plus paper near‑end detection for reliable feeding.

Specifications

• Brand: Star Micronics
• Product Name: Star KioskPrint 2-in FastCut (SK1‑211 series)
• Printing Technology: Direct Thermal
• Print Color Capability: Monochrome
• Maximum Print Speed: 250 mm/s (9.84 in/s)
• Maximum Print Resolution: 203 dpi
• Interfaces / Connectivity: USB (V2.0 Full Speed), USB Host, RS‑232 Serial
• Language Emulation: StarPRNT, ESC/POS
• Cutter Type: Guillotine (Full and Partial Cut, command selectable)
• Cutter Life: 2,000,000 cuts
• Supported Media Types: Receipt, Label, Ticket
• Supported Paper Widths: 58 mm, 60 mm
• Print Widths: 54 mm, 56 mm (2.20")
• Maximum Label Width: 2.20 in
• Maximum Roll Diameter / Holder: 4.72 in (paper roll holder capacity: SK1‑211: 120 mm)
• Media Sensors: Paper Near End Sensor, Gap Sensor, Black Mark Sensor
• Media Thickness: 5.91 mil
• Fonts: 8x16, 12x24 dots
• Barcode Support: 1D: JAN8/13, CODE39, ITF, CODABAR, CODE128, UPC‑A/E; 2D: QR, Maxicode, Micro PDF‑417, PDF‑417, DataMatrix
• Print Head Life: 150 km
• Maximum Cycles Before Failure: 200,000,000 pulses
• Power Source / Operating Voltage: External power adapter, 24 V DC
• Platform Supported: Mac, PC, Android
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 104 x 137 x 79 mm (4.1 x 5.4 x 3.1 in approx.)
• Weight (Approximate): 1.16 lb
• Safety Standards: CE, FCC, VCCI