Star Micronics TSP651 Thermal POS printer RS232, 150 mm/s, 72 mm, 203 dpi, 58/80 mm

The Star Micronics Star 650 is a compact, direct thermal receipt and label printer engineered for high-volume point-of-sale and service environments such as retail checkout, hospitality counters, kitchens and ticketing stations. Designed to deliver dependable, ribbon-free printing at 203 dpi and up to 150 mm/s, the unit supports two-color thermal output for enhanced emphasis on receipts and labels, flexible media handling for 58 mm and 80 mm rolls, and multiple interface options to integrate with legacy and modern POS systems. Its small footprint, tear-bar handling and swappable interface capability enable efficient daily operation, straightforward installation and reduced downtime in demanding commercial workflows.

Key Features

• High throughput: Prints at up to 150 mm/s (approx. 354.3 in/min) to keep transaction queues moving in busy retail and hospitality settings.
• Two-color direct thermal: Supports two-color thermal output for clearer emphasis on totals, warnings or promotional text without inks or ribbons.
• Flexible media support: Accepts 58 mm and 80 mm paper widths and roll diameters up to ~3.15–3.27 in for common receipt and label formats.
• Wide compatibility: Emulates EPSON ESC/POS and StarLine command languages and supports a broad set of barcode formats for seamless system integration.
• Multiple connectivity options: Available with Parallel and Serial (RS232) interfaces and supports swappable interface modules including USB and Ethernet for adaptable installations.
• Practical design: Compact dimensions, tear-bar paper handling and wall-mountable capability reduce footprint and simplify media changes and daily use.

Specifications

• Brand: Star Micronics
• Product Name: Star 650
• Printer Type: Receipt printer - direct thermal
• Printing Technology: Direct thermal (two-color capable)
• Print Resolution: 203 dpi
• Resolution (dots/mm): 8
• Print Speed: 150 mm/s (approx. 354.3 in/min)
• Maximum Print Width: 72 mm (2.83 in)
• Supported Paper Widths: 58 mm, 80 mm
• Media Type: Thermal paper (roll)
• Maximum Roll Diameter / Media Size: ~3.15–3.27 in (≈83 mm)
• Supported Paper Thickness: 0.065 - 0.085 mm
• Interfaces: Parallel; Serial (RS232); swappable options include USB, Ethernet
• Language Emulation / Command Languages: EPSON ESC/POS, StarLine
• Supported Barcodes: Code 93, Code 39, NW-7, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Codabar, Code 128, ITF
• Flash Memory Installed: 2 MB
• Cutter / Tear Mechanism: Tear bar (guillotine cutter option available)
• Sensors: Paper end sensor, paper out (paper absence) sensor
• Color Options: Dark gray, White
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 5.6 x 8 x 5.2 in
• Weight: ~3.5 - 3.75 lb
• Mounting: Desktop or wall-mountable
• Operating Temperature: 5 - 45 °C