Appendix A: General Specifications

Printing method:

 

Serial impact dot matrix

Print direction:

 

Bi-directional

Number of head pins:

 

9 wires

 

Number of print columns:

42 columns

Character set:

 

ASCII

96 (characters)

 

 

Extended graphics: 128 × 40 pages

 

 

 

(Star mode)

 

 

 

128 × 6 pages

 

 

 

(ESC/POS)

 

 

International characters: 46 (Star mode)

 

 

 

37 (ESC/POS)

Font configuration

 

7 (Half dots) × 9 or 5 × 9

Printing width:

 

63 mm, 210 dots

Print speed:

 

Approx. 3.1 lines per sec.

Line spacing:

 

1/6-inch (default), n/144-inch (programma-

 

 

ble by command)

Paper feed method:

 

Friction feed

Paper feed speed:

 

Approx. 3.5 inches/sec.

Paper specifications

 

 

 

Paper type:

 

Ordinary bond and carbonless copy paper

Paper width:

 

76±0.5 mm (3.0 inches)

Roll diameter:

 

85mm (3.35 inches) max.

Internal diameter of roll:

12±1 mm

 

 

 

Note: The paper must not be glued to the core.

Thickness

SP2300

(single) 0.07 mm to 0.10 mm

 

 

(copies) Original + 2 copies (Max. 0.2 mm)

 

SP2500

(single only) 0.07 mm to 0.10 mm

Note: The auto-cutter that is fitted to the SP2500 series is designed to cut single ply paper to a maximum thickness of 0.1mm. Cutting multi-ply paper, or paper thicker than 0.1mm is not recommended as the specifications of the auto-cutter cannot be guaranteed.

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SP2000 Series specifications

The Star Micronics SP2000 Series represents a powerful solution for businesses seeking reliable and high-quality impact printers. Designed primarily for point-of-sale and ticket printing applications, the SP2000 Series delivers exceptional performance while ensuring durability and ease of use.

One of the standout features of the SP2000 Series is its high-speed printing capability. With a print speed of up to 300 mm per second, this series can handle high-volume transactions and ensure a swift service experience for customers. This makes the SP2000 ideal for busy retail environments, restaurants, and other service-oriented industries.

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