The compact-sized SP500 single color receipt printer is ideal for retail point of sale,
restaurants and kiosks.
Available in two models, the Star SP500 features a standard tear bar and a convenient auto cutter. Choose from two popular interface choices, parallel (IEEE1284) or serial (RS232C), and two exterior colors, charcoal gray or putty. All models have an internal UPS.
Among the fastest dot matrix receipt printers on the market, the SP500 Series sports print
speeds at over 4 lines per sec (at 42 columns per line) and includes an advanced print head
for increased reliability over the long haul.
Purchased: Star Micronics SP500 Series Star SP512MC42 GRY Impact Printer Color: Grey with Tear Bar and Power Supply Parallel Interface (39320310)
Reviewed By: Janet of Pana IL on 5/22/2009
Purchased: Star Micronics SP500 Series Star SP512MC42 GRY Impact Printer Color: Grey with Tear Bar and Power Supply Parallel Interface (39320310)
Liked: Exactly the machine I was looking for, compatible to my old machine hardware.
Reviewed By: Mari Dee of Mabank TX on 8/12/2009
Purchased: Star Micronics SP500 Series Star SP512MC42 GRY Impact Printer Color: Grey with Tear Bar and Power Supply Parallel Interface (39320310)
Liked: Was comparable to our old printer and served our needs.
Reviewed By: Mike of Altus OK on 2/18/2010
Purchased: Star Micronics SP500 Series Star SP512MC42 GRY Impact Printer Color: Grey with Tear Bar and Power Supply Parallel Interface (39320310)
Dimensions:
140W x 225D x 163H mm
Weight:
Tear bar model: 2.0 kg - Auto cutter model: 3.2 kg
Color Options:
Dark Grey, Light Grey
Interface:
Serial, parallel, USB, ethernet
Print Method:
9-pin, serial impact dot-matrix
Print Speed:
4.2 Lines per second (40 columns)
Emulation:
Star Mode, ESC/POS™
OPOS Compatible:
Yes
Character Set:
95 Alphanumeric, 46 International, 128 x 40 Graphic
Character/Line:
16.9 / 14.1 cpi (character per inch)
Graphics Printing:
Yes
Operating Temperature:
32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
MCBF:
22,000,000
Print Head Life:
100 Million characters
Auto Cutter Lifespan:
300,000 cuts
Paper Dimensions:
76 mm standard width (57 mm with paper guide), 85 mm maximum diameter
Paper Thickness:
0.07 to 0.010 mm
Two Color Printing Capabilities:
No
Sensors:
paper out, paper low, cover open, black mark
Auto Cutter:
Optional
Mac Compatible:
No
In The Box:
Ribbon Cartridge, User Manual, Paper Guide, Power Switch Cover, Power Cable, Ferrite Core (Ethernet Model)
* These product specifications may not apply to every model available. Please see manufacturer product brochure for complete product specifications or call POSGuys at 800.903.6571
