Star SP742ME3 Impact receipt printer AutoCutter, Ethernet, 2-color, 9 pins, Clam-shell

The Star Micronics SP700 Rapid Impact Printer is a commercial-grade dot matrix receipt printer engineered for demanding POS and kitchen environments. Designed to deliver durable impact printing where multi-part receipts, clear two-color emphasis, and resistance to heat or spills are required, the SP700 family supports a variety of mounting and installation options and multiple connectivity choices to suit retail, hospitality and back‑of‑house workflows. With clamshell drop-in media loading, optional auto‑cutter, internal power supply, and support for original plus two copies, the series offers practical reliability and straightforward integration for businesses that need long service life and consistent, legible output across high-volume shifts.

Key Features

• Impact reliability: Dot matrix/impact printing provides durable, legible receipts and kitchen tickets that tolerate heat and humidity better than some alternatives.
• Flexible connectivity: Available interfaces include Serial, Parallel, Ethernet (LAN), USB and CloudPRNT to fit networked and standalone POS installations.
• Two‑color and multi‑copy support: Two‑color printing plus original + 2 copies capability improves readability and supports operational record keeping.
• Integrated finishing: Models offer an auto‑cutter option (guillotine) with long cutter life to streamline receipt handling at busy counters.
• Commercial durability: Spill/splash‑resistant and splash‑proof designs, wall‑mountable or desktop form factors, and high MCBF figures for extended service life.
• Space‑saving installation: Clamshell Drop‑In & Print loading and internal (embedded) power supply simplify setup and conserve counter space.

Specifications

• Brand: Star Micronics
• Product Name: SP700 Rapid Impact Printer (SP700 series)
• Product Family / Series: SP700
• Print Technology: Dot Matrix / Impact
• Two‑Color Capable: Yes
• Connectivity (variants): Serial, Parallel, Ethernet (LAN), USB, CloudPRNT
• Command / Compatibility: ESC/POS; PC, Mac, Linux compatibility (model dependent)
• Resolution: 203 dpi
• Print Speed (examples): 4.7 in/s; 7.09 in/s; 8.9 lines/sec; Throughput: 13 receipts/min
• Print Width / Supported Paper Widths: Options include 2.25, 2.48, 2.75 or 3.0 in; 58 / 69.5 / 76 mm on select models
• Maximum Media Width: 3.0–3.9 in
• Multiple Copy Support: Original + 2 copies
• Auto Cutter: Available (Guillotine / JamFree option)
• Guillotine Auto Cutter Life: 1,000,000 cuts
• Internal Power Supply Included: Yes (embedded AC supply on applicable models)
• Power Adapter / Adapter Included: Yes (model dependent)
• Clamshell Paper Loading: Drop‑In & Print (Clamshell)
• Form Factor: Desktop / Wall mount
• Dimensions (example): 6 x 6.3 x 9.6 in (H x W x D)
• Weight (variants): ~8.0–9.12 lbs
• MCBF (Mean Cycles Between Failures): 22,000,000 lines
• Spill / Splash Resistant Design: Yes
• Wall Mountable: Yes
• Maximum Roll / Label Capacity: Maximum roll diameter 3.35 in; maximum label width ~2.99 in (model dependent)