Star Micronics SP300 Series (SP312, SP317, SP342, SP347) Impact Dot Matrix Receipt Printers

Features

• High performance, high reliability, long life receipt printers

• High speed models (SP317, SP347) are available

• 4KB data buffer * RAM backup

• Addressable mode with RS422A (option)

• 14 printers can be operated through one serial port

Star SP300 Series Product Range (Models):

• SP312 (40 Col/Friction)

  • SP312FC Parallel I/F 

  • SP312FD Serial I/F 

• SP317 (40 Col/Friction/High Speed)

  • SP317FC Parallel I/F 

  • SP317FD Serial I/F 

• SP342 (40 Col/Friction/Cutter)

  • SP342FC Parallel I/F 

  • SP342FD Serial I/F 

• SP347 (40 Col/Friction/Cutter/High Speed)

  • SP347FC Parallel I/F 

  • SP347FD Serial I/F

General Specifications

Print Method
9pin Serial impact dot matrix

Print Direction
Bi-directional

Number of Columns
40 (15cpi)

Character Fonts
7 (half dot) x 9 or 5 x 9

Dot Pitch
SP317, SP347: 0.340mm H x 0.353mm V
SP312, SP342: 0.330mm H x 0.353mm V

Line Spacing
1/6", 1/8", n/144"

Character Size
15, 12, 8, 6 cpi

Printing Speed
SP317, SP347: approx. 5.5 lines/second
SP312, SP342: approx. 3.2 lines/second

Paper Feed Speed
Approx. 3

Character Set
ASCII, Special, Block graphics, IBM special, International, IBM block graphics, Download

Ink Ribbon (type)
Ribbon cassette

Ink Ribbons Life (characters)
RC300P (purple) 6 million characters, RC300B (black) 1.6 million

Paper Media
Roll paper

Paper Material
Normal or carbonless paper

Paper Width
2.25" (57mm), 3" (76mm), 3.25" (82.5mm)

Paper Diameter
3.35" (85mm) max

Paper Thickness
0.003" to 0.004" (0.07mm to 0.10mm) - single copy

Paper Copies
Three ply - max 0.008" (0.2mm)
Each paper should be 0.002" (0.05mm) to 0.003" (0.08mm) in thickness

Reliability (MCBF)
8 million lines

Reliability (Print Head)
200 million characters

Operating Conditions
0° to 50°C, 10 to 90% RH (w/o condensation)

Storage Conditions
-20° to 70°C, 5 to 95% RH (w/o condensation)

Power Supply
SP317, SP347: AC 100, 120, 230, 240V
SP312, SP342: AC 100, 120, 220, 240V

Current Consumption
Max. 60W (avg. 30W) in operation, 10W in idle

Paper Out Detector
Mechanical switch

Cash Drawer Driver
2 circuits (24V, max. 1A), one compulsion input

Data Buffer
SP317, SP347: approx. 1KB (selectable by DIP switch)
SP312, SP342: approx. 4KB (selectable by DIP switch)

Interface
Serial (RS232C) or Parallel
RS422A (option), 20mA current loop (option)

RAM Backup
SP317, SP347: N/A
SP312, SP342: Data buffer maintenance for approx. 10 hours (disabled by DIP switch)

Dimensions
SP317: 169mm W x 330mm D x 170mm H
SP347: 169mm W x 330mm D x 176mm H
SP312: 169mm W x 330mm D x 170mm H
SP342: 169mm W x 330mm D x 176mm H

Weight
SP317: Approx. 4.3kg
SP347: Approx. 4.6kg
SP312: Approx. 4.3kg
SP342: Approx. 4.6kg

Star Micronics SP300 Series Applications

POS Customer Receipts End of Day Reports CAT – Credit Card Authorization Terminals Multiple copies Restaurant Guest Checks Kitchen Data Terminals Service Reports Data Loggers Scale

Ticketing Admission Tickets Parking Stubs Kiosk Customer Receipts Labels Address Labels Filing Labels

Star Micronics SP300 Series Benefits

• Tear bar and auto-cutter versions available.
• Open frame with presenter version available for unattended applications.
• Sprocket versions available for label printing and pre printed tickets.
• Reduce wait time with its printing speed of up to 5.5 LPS on select models.
• Use the paper re-wind option to automatically spool the printed paper into a conveniently storable roll.

Star Micronics SP300 Series (SP312, SP317, SP342, SP347) Impact Dot Matrix Receipt Printers Pricing:

Parts #	Description	List Price Call for Discounts!
SP312 and SP342
SP312FC40-120	Parallel 40 Column Receipt Printer	$565
SP312FD40-120	Serial 40 Column Receipt Printer	$565
SP342FC40-120	Parallel 40 Column Receipt Printer with Autocutter	$720
SP342FD40-120	Serial 40 Column Receipt Printer with Autocutter	$720
PW-300-24	Optional Rewind and Take-up Reel	CALL
SP317 and SP347
SP317FC40-120	Parallel 40 Column High Speed Receipt Printer	$646
SP317FD40-120	Serial 40 Column High Speed Receipt Printer	$646
SP347FC40-120	Parallel 40 Column Receipt High Speed Printer with Autocutter	$782
SP347FD40-120	Serial 40 Column Receipt High Speed Printer with Autocutter	$782
PW-300-24	Optional Rewind and Take-up Reel	CALL

 

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