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Star Micronics SP242

Mfg # SP242FC42-120 CDW # 363943

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  • Dot Matrix Printer, single color w/cutter
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POWER SUPPLY INCLUDED

Features:

Lightweight and compact
Black and red printing available on SP216/246
Ideal printer for CAT (Credit Authorization Terminal)
High speed printing: approx. 2.5 Lines/sec
Popular 3" width roll paper
OPOS Drivers available


The SP200 Series are high speed printers with built-in Verifone 200 emulation which are ideal for credit authorization terminals (CAT) and data logging systems. The optional CAT cover provides an ergonomic receipt printer and CAT package. Models SP212 and SP242 print a single color (purple or black) and models SP216 and SP246 print two colors (black/red) which is ideal for highlighting features on a receipt.

Standard features include small footprint, RS-232C interface via a DB25 connector, semi-automatic paper loading and MCBF/reliability of 9 million lines. The integrated cash drawer driver helps maintain minimum system cost. The built-in self test function allows the user to check and reset dip switch settings. The printer utilizes popular 3" wide roll paper and can print an original plus two copies. The long life metal tear bar provides accurate and reliable paper cutting. Models SP 242/246 feature a guillotine cutter with partial and full cut capabilities.

Print Speed: Approximately 2.5 Lines/sec
Line Spacing: 1/6" (fixed)
Resolution: 7-pin Serial impact dot matrix
No. of Columns: 42 (16CPI), 35 (13.4CPI)
Paper Specs: Popular 3" roll paper
Width: 76mm
Thickness: 0.07mm to 0.10mm - Single Copy; Three-ply max. 0.2mm; Each ply should Be .05mm to 0.08mm in thickness
Roll Diameter: Max. 85mm
Paper Sensors: Paper out
Reliability Printer Cutter: MCBF 9 Million lines, Printhead 75 Million Characters
1.5 million cuts
Operating Conditions Temperature Humidity: 0° C to 50°C; 5% to 90% RH(w/o condensation)
Emulation: Star
Cash Drawer: 1 Driver
Auto-Cutter: SP242/SP246
Drivers: Windows9x/NT/2000, OPOS, JavaPOS™
Safety Standards: UL, CSA, C-UL, TUV





This item was discontinued on October 16, 2007

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