{"title":"Kitchen Printers","description":"\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-description kitchen-printers\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop kitchen printers for restaurant POS systems, order tickets, prep stations, bars, cafes, quick-service restaurants, food trucks, bakeries, and hospitality workflows.\u003c\/strong\u003e ShopPOSPortal carries kitchen printer options for businesses that need reliable order printing between the front counter, dining room, kitchen, bar, prep area, pickup station, or service line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eKitchen printers help restaurants and food service businesses send orders from the POS system to the right production area. The right kitchen printer depends on your POS software, connection type, operating system, order routing setup, printer location, kitchen environment, paper type, cash drawer needs, and whether you need thermal or impact printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility depends on your POS software, operating system, connection type, drivers, accessories, and configuration. Confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eKitchen Printers for Restaurant POS Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eKitchen printers are used to print food orders, drink orders, prep tickets, expo tickets, pickup tickets, service tickets, and order confirmations. They are commonly used in restaurants, cafes, bars, bakeries, delis, pizza shops, quick-service restaurants, food trucks, ghost kitchens, and hospitality operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis collection may include kitchen printer options for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRestaurant kitchen order tickets\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBar and drink station printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrep station and expo station tickets\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCounter-service and quick-service restaurants\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCafes, bakeries, delis, and food service counters\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFood trucks and mobile food operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePickup, takeout, delivery, and online order workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSoftware-specific restaurant POS hardware deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eChoosing the Right Kitchen Printer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eKitchen printers are not all the same. Some food service workflows use impact printers, while others use thermal printers. Some printers connect by Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or serial. Some restaurants need one printer at the counter, while others need separate printers for kitchen, bar, prep, expo, and pickup areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBefore ordering a kitchen printer, confirm:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhich restaurant POS software will send orders to the printer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhether your software supports the exact printer model and interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhether you need thermal printing or impact printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConnection type, such as Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or serial\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrinter location, distance from the POS station, and network access\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhether the printer is used for kitchen, bar, prep, expo, pickup, or customer receipts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePaper width, roll size, and paper type\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhether buzzers, mounts, splash covers, cables, or power supplies are needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eThermal vs Impact Kitchen Printers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eRestaurants often compare thermal kitchen printers and impact kitchen printers. The best option depends on the environment and the type of tickets being printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePrinter Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eWhat to Confirm\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eThermal Kitchen Printers\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eFast, quiet order printing in front-of-house, pickup, counter service, and lower-heat areas.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eThermal paper size, POS software support, connection type, printer location, and heat exposure.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eImpact Kitchen Printers\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eHot kitchens, prep stations, noisy environments, and workflows where ribbon-based printing is preferred.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eRibbon type, paper requirements, noise level, POS software support, and interface type.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThermal printers do not use ink or ribbons, but they require compatible thermal paper. Impact printers use ribbons and are often selected for hot or demanding kitchen environments where thermal paper may not be ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eEthernet, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Serial Kitchen Printers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe connection type is one of the most important parts of choosing a kitchen printer. A printer with the wrong interface may not work with your POS software, network, tablet, computer, or order routing setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet kitchen printers\u003c\/strong\u003e are common for networked restaurant environments because they can be placed in the kitchen, bar, prep area, or expo station and accessed over the local network. \u003cstrong\u003eUSB kitchen printers\u003c\/strong\u003e are often used when the printer connects directly to one nearby POS station. \u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi and Bluetooth printers\u003c\/strong\u003e may be useful when wiring is difficult, but wireless printing depends heavily on software support and network stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eSerial printers may still be used in some legacy POS environments. If you are replacing an older printer, confirm the exact interface, cable type, and supported replacement models before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eKitchen Printers for Order Routing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eMany restaurants use order routing to send different items to different printers. For example, food items may print in the kitchen, drinks may print at the bar, desserts may print at a prep station, and pickup tickets may print near the front counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBefore purchasing kitchen printers for order routing, confirm how your POS software handles printer groups, item routing, kitchen stations, bar stations, prep stations, and online order tickets. Some software platforms require specific printer models or connection types for reliable routing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eKitchen Printer Supplies and Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA kitchen printer setup may require more than the printer itself. Depending on the model and installation, you may also need paper, ribbons, cables, power supplies, wall mounts, printer covers, buzzers, or network accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eCommon kitchen printer supplies and accessories include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThermal receipt paper or bond paper rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eImpact printer ribbons\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePower supplies and power cords\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUSB, Ethernet, serial, or printer cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWall mounts or counter mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKitchen printer buzzers or alerts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProtective covers or splash-resistant accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eRelated Restaurant POS Hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eComplete your restaurant POS setup with related hardware and supplies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/receipt-printers\"\u003eReceipt Printers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thermal-receipt-printers\"\u003eThermal Receipt Printers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/receipt-paper\"\u003eReceipt Paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cash-drawer\"\u003eCash Drawers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/star-micronics\"\u003eStar Micronics POS Hardware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eCommon Kitchen Printer Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eRestaurant Kitchens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eRestaurant kitchens use kitchen printers to receive food orders from the POS system. Printers may be placed near prep lines, grills, fry stations, expo stations, or other production areas depending on the restaurant layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eBars and Drink Stations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBars may use dedicated printers for drink tickets, service bar orders, tab updates, and beverage preparation. Confirm whether your POS software can route bar items separately from kitchen items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCafes and Quick-Service Restaurants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCafes, bakeries, delis, and quick-service restaurants may use kitchen printers for sandwich prep, drink orders, pickup tickets, online orders, and counter-service workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTakeout, Delivery, and Online Orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eKitchen printers can help keep pickup, delivery, and online orders organized. Confirm whether your POS or ordering platform supports automatic ticket printing, order routing, and station-specific printers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFood Trucks and Mobile Food Service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFood trucks and mobile food operations may need compact printers, reliable connectivity, stable power, and hardware that fits a smaller workspace. Confirm mobile POS compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is a kitchen printer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA kitchen printer is a POS printer used to print restaurant order tickets, prep tickets, bar tickets, pickup tickets, and food service workflow tickets. It helps send orders from the POS system to the correct kitchen, bar, prep, or service area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eShould I use a thermal or impact printer in the kitchen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThermal printers are fast and quiet, but they require thermal paper and may not be ideal for hot kitchen environments. Impact printers use ribbons and are often used in kitchens where heat, humidity, or rugged ticket printing is a concern. Confirm your POS software and environment before choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat connection type is best for a kitchen printer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEthernet is commonly used for restaurant kitchen printers because it works well for networked order routing. USB may be used for a nearby POS station. Wi-Fi or Bluetooth may be useful in some setups, but compatibility and network stability should be confirmed first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCan one POS system print to multiple kitchen printers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMany restaurant POS systems support multiple printers and order routing, but the setup depends on the software. Confirm whether your POS platform supports printer groups, item routing, kitchen stations, bar stations, and the specific printer models you plan to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDo kitchen printers use receipt paper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSome kitchen printers use thermal receipt paper, while impact kitchen printers may use bond paper and ribbons. Paper requirements vary by printer model, so confirm paper width, roll diameter, and paper type before ordering supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCan ShopPOSPortal help me choose a kitchen printer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. ShopPOSPortal helps businesses choose POS hardware for software-specific and workflow-specific environments. Review your POS software, printer location, connection type, order routing needs, and kitchen environment before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis kitchen printers collection is built to help restaurants, cafes, bars, bakeries, food trucks, hospitality businesses, and food service operators find POS printers for order tickets, prep stations, bar printing, pickup tickets, and kitchen workflows. Review each product carefully, confirm compatibility, and choose a kitchen printer that matches your POS software, connection type, paper or ribbon requirements, and restaurant environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"star-micronics-sp700-series-kitchen-impact-printer-gray-cloudprnt-usb-ethernet","title":"Star Micronics, SP700 Series, Kitchen Impact Printer, Gray, CloudPRNT, USB, Ethernet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16edfb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-woocommerce-product-short-description\" data-id=\"16edfb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"woocommerce-product-short-description.default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuilt specifically to work in environments where heat and humidity can erode the type on the kitchen order, the SP742 is an ideal\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e kitchen printing solution\u003c\/span\u003e. This fast, two-color printer offers crisp, easy-to-read type for quick viewing, a clamshell design for easy paper loading, and an embedded power supply for space efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e534046 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default jet-parallax-section\" data-id=\"7e534046\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[{\"jet_parallax_layout_image\":{\"url\":\"\",\"id\":\"\",\"size\":\"\"},\"_id\":\"3626f2a\",\"jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet\":{\"url\":\"\",\"id\":\"\",\"size\":\"\"},\"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile\":{\"url\":\"\",\"id\":\"\",\"size\":\"\"},\"jet_parallax_layout_speed\":{\"unit\":\"%\",\"size\":50,\"sizes\":[]},\"jet_parallax_layout_type\":\"scroll\",\"jet_parallax_layout_direction\":null,\"jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction\":null,\"jet_parallax_layout_z_index\":\"\",\"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x\":50,\"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet\":\"\",\"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile\":\"\",\"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y\":50,\"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet\":\"\",\"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile\":\"\",\"jet_parallax_layout_bg_size\":\"auto\",\"jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet\":\"\",\"jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile\":\"\",\"jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop\":\"transform\",\"jet_parallax_layout_on\":[\"desktop\",\"tablet\"]}]}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3daa53e9\" data-id=\"3daa53e9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d644291 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d644291\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11fc039 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"11fc039\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReliable, tried-and-true kitchen printer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInternal power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh-speed throughput: 13 receipts\/tickets per minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Drop-In and Print” paper loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll accessories included (except cable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/media.starmicronics.com\/hubfs\/Spec%20Sheets\/SP742%20Spec%20Sheet-04-15-2021.pdf\" class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/media.starmicronics.com\/hubfs\/Spec%20Sheets\/SP742%20Spec%20Sheet-04-15-2021.pdf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"elementor-button-text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Star Micronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52528010625334,"sku":"37966020","price":428.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/3699\/1021\/files\/starmicronicssp742_b3045c1b-d2f0-477f-bf78-d5cf299f625b.png?v=1688733807"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/3699\/1021\/collections\/sp742me_1.webp?v=1781974967","url":"https:\/\/shopposportals.com\/collections\/kitchen-printers.oembed","provider":"ShopPOSPortal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}