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SP500 Series Receipt Printer


The Star Micronics SP500 Series has reached end of life. It has been replaced by the Star Micronics SP700.

This product replaces the older Star Micronics DP8340.

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.


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Product Specifications
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)

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Autocutter
Star SP512MU42-120 GRY Impact Printer, Color: Grey with Tear Bar and Power Supply, USB Interface
This model has reached end of life.
  • autocutter: No
  • color: Grey
  • interface: USB
Star SP542MU42-120 GRY Impact Printer, Color: Grey with Auto Cutter and Power Supply, USB Interface
This model has reached end of life.
  • autocutter: Yes
  • color: Grey
  • interface: USB
Star SP512MC42 GRY Impact Printer, Color: Grey with Tear Bar and Power Supply, Parallel Interface
This model has reached end of life.
  • autocutter: No
  • color: Grey
  • interface: parallel
Star SP512MD42 GRY Impact Printer, Color: Grey with Tear Bar and Power Supply, Serial Interface
This model has reached end of life.
  • autocutter: No
  • color: Grey
  • interface: Serial
Star SP542MC42 GRY Impact Printer, Color: Grey with Auto Cutter and Power Suppy, Parallel Interface
This model has reached end of life.
  • autocutter: Yes
  • color: Grey
  • interface: parallel

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Star SP542MD42 GRY Impact Printer, Color: Grey with Auto Cutter and Power Supply, Serial Interface
This model has reached end of life.
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  • autocutter: Yes
  • color: Grey
  • interface: Serial
Star SP512MU42-120 Impact Printer, Color: Putty with Tear Bar and Power Supply, USB Interface
This model has reached end of life.
  • autocutter: No
  • color: Putty
  • interface: USB
Star SP512MC42 Impact Printer, Color: Putty with Tear Bar and Power Supply, Parallel Interface
This model has reached end of life.
  • autocutter: No
  • color: putty
  • interface: parallel
Star SP542MC42-120R GRY Impact Printer, Color: Grey with Auto Cutter, Power Supply, Journal Take-up, Parallel Interface
This model has reached end of life.
  • autocutter: Yes
  • color: Grey
  • interface: parallel
87998080Star Micronics 3-Year Extend-A-Star Warranty (must be purchased within 15 days of printer purchase)Add to Cart
87998170Star Micronics 3-Year Swap-A-Star Warranty (must be purchased within 15 days of printer purchase)Add to Cart
SR-48 (BLACK)Star SP200/SP500 Series - Black - (12 Pack)Add to Cart
SR-48 (RED/BLACK)Star SP200/SP500 Series - Red/Black - (12 Pack)Add to Cart
39607903Star Interface Boards - IFBD-HE08 Ethernet INTERFACE BOARDAdd to Cart
87992592Two-Ply Paper SP500, SP700: 3 inch Width, 100 ft Length, 12 Rolls/Case (RF76-D85-C17 2P)Add to Cart
ZB215085B(Case of 50 Rolls) 2 ¼” Wide x 150 ft. 1ply bond- aka AB214150Add to Cart
DIBM25C066-Foot Parallel Printer Cable for Star PrintersAdd to Cart
2901-6MF9-STAR6-Foot Null Modem Serial Printer Cable (9 to 25 pin) for Star PrintersAdd to Cart
243-0066-Foot A to B USB Printer Cable for Star PrintersAdd to Cart
DIBM25C06-BLACK6-Foot Parallel Printer Cable for Star Printers, BlackAdd to Cart
Star SP512MU42-120R GRY Impact Printer, Color: Grey with Tear Bar, Journal Take-up, Power Supply, USB Interface
This model has reached end of life.

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Star SP542MU42-120 Impact Printer, Color: Putty with Auto Cutter and Power Supply, USB Interface
This model has reached end of life.

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Star SP542MU42-120R GRY Impact Printer, Color: Grey with Auto Cutter, Power Supply, Journal Take-up, USB Interface
This model has reached end of life.
Star SP512MW42-120 Impact Printer, Color: Putty with Tear Bar and Power Supply, WiFi Interface
This model has reached end of life.
Star SP512MW42-120 GRY Impact Printer, Color: Grey with Tear Bar and Power Supply, WiFi Interface
This model has reached end of life.
Star SP542MW42-120 Impact Printer, Color: Putty with Auto Cutter and Power Supply, WiFi Interface
This model has reached end of life.
Star SP542MW42-120 GRY Impact Printer, Color: Grey with Auto Cutter and Power Supply, WiFi Interface
This model has reached end of life.
Star SP512ML42-120 GRY Impact Printer, Color: Grey with Tear Bar and Power Supply, Ethernet Interface
This model has reached end of life.
Star SP542ML42-120 Impact Printer, Color: Putty with Auto Cutter and Power Supply, Ethernet Interface
This model has reached end of life.
Star SP542ML42-120 GRY Impact Printer, Color: Grey with Auto Cutter and Power Supply, Ethernet Interface
This model has reached end of life.
Star SP542MD42 Impact Printer, Color: Putty with Auto Cutter and Power Supply, Serial Interface
This model has reached end of life.

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Star SP512MC42-120R GRY Impact Printer, Color: Grey with Tear Bar, Power Supply, Journal Take-up, Parallel Interface
This model has reached end of life.
131-006-MN6-Foot Null Modem Serial Printer Cable (9 to 25 pin) for Star Printers
87998090Star Micronics 4-Year Extend-A-Star Warranty (must be purchased within 15 days of printer purchase)
87998180Star Micronics 4-Year Swap-A-Star Warranty (must be purchased within 15 days of printer purchase)
39607901Ethernet Interface Board (SP500'SP700'TSP1000'HSP7000 Series)

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