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Star Micronics SP240 (SP242, SP246) Series Impact Dot Matrix Receipt Printer with Cutter

The Star SP240 Series are high speed printers with cutters. The built-in Verifone 200 emulation makes them ideal for credit authorization terminals (CAT), POS and restaurant applications. Model SP242 prints a single color (purple or black) and model SP246 prints a single color (black/red) which is ideal for highlighting features on a receipt. standard features include small footprint, RS232C 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. Both models feature a guillotine cutter with partial and full cut capabilities.

Features

• Small footprint

• 3" wide paper standard

• Captive paper holders

• Semi-automatic paper loading

• Single cash drawer circuit

• Recessed cables

• Easy access DIP switch setting

• 2 color printing on SP246 model

• Printer self test allows easy configuration

• Printer hex dump mode

• OPOS drivers available

Star SP240 Series Product Range

• SP242 - Single Color w/ Autocutter

• SP246 - Two Color w/ Autocutter

General Specifications

Print Method
Serial impact dot matrix

Print Direction
Bi-directional

Number of Columns
42 at 16 cpi, 35 at 13.4 cpi

Printing Speed 
2.5 lines/second

Paper Width
3" wide

Paper feed speed
9 lines/second

Auto-Cutter
Guillotine style (partial & full cut)

Copies
Original + 2 copies

Ink Ribbon (type)
Ribbon cassette

Ink Ribbons Life (character)
SP242: 
RC200P (purple) 3 million
RC200B (black) 1.2 million
SP246: RC200BR (black/red) 0.6/0.3 million

Interface
Centronics Parallel

Data Buffer
1K bytes

Reliability (MCBF)
Mechanism 9M lines
Cutter 300k cuts
75M characters

Star Micronics SP240 (SP242, SP246) Series Impact Dot Matrix Receipt Printer with Cutter Pricing:

Parts #	Description
SP242FC42-120	Parallel 42 Column Receipt Printer with Autocutter
SP246FC42-120	Parallel 42 Column - 2 Color (Black & Red) Receipt Printer with Autocutter
SP242FD-120	Serial 42 Column Receipt Printer with Autocutter
SP246FD-120	Serial 42 Column - 2 Color (Black & Red) Receipt Printer with Autocutter

 

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