Star Micronics
Star Micronics SP742ME Ethernet Impact Kitchen Printer with Auto-Cutter, Gray (39336532)
Star Micronics SP742ME Ethernet Impact Kitchen Printer with Auto-Cutter, Gray (39336532)
SKU:39336532
The Star Micronics SP742ME GRY US (part number 39336532) is an SP700-series impact kitchen printer with an auto-cutter, Ethernet (LAN) interface, gray case and internal power supply. Star built the SP742 for restaurant kitchens where heat, humidity and grease can affect thermal printing: it prints kitchen tickets through an ink ribbon and supports two-color printing and multi-part carbon copy paper.
Key features
- Impact printing for kitchens: dot matrix printing through an ink ribbon, designed for hot and humid kitchen environments.
- Two-color printing: red and black with the RC700BR ribbon to highlight important information.
- Carbon copy support: multi-part paper up to the original plus 2 copies.
- Ethernet (LAN) interface, with swappable interface boards available from Star.
- Auto-cutter rated for 1 million cuts.
- Drop-In and Print clamshell loading for paper and ribbon.
- Spill-resistant design: cover design and raised bottom resist spill damage.
- Embedded power supply; horizontal or vertical orientation and wall mounting, with the optional VS-S700 vertical stand kit and WB-S700 wall mount bracket.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | 39336532 (SP742ME GRY US) |
|---|---|
| Series | SP700 (SP742) |
| Print method | Impact dot matrix |
| Print speed | 4.7 lines per second (13 six-inch receipts per minute) |
| Two-color printing | Red and black; requires RC700BR ribbon |
| Paper width | 76 mm standard; 69.5 mm or 58 mm with paper guide |
| Paper roll diameter | Up to 85 mm |
| Copies | Original plus up to 2 copies |
| Auto-cutter | Yes, 1 million cuts |
| Interface | Ethernet (LAN) |
| Power supply | Internal; power cord included |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
| Weight | 3.18 kg (auto-cutter model) |
| Reliability | MCBF 22 million lines; print head 150 million characters |
| Color | Gray |
What's in the box
Star lists a power cord, embedded power supply, 58 mm paper guide, power switch cover and setup guide. Star does not list an Ethernet cable, ink ribbon or paper roll with this part number.
Typical applications
- Kitchen order tickets in hot, humid or greasy prep areas
- Tickets that highlight items in red with a two-color ribbon
- Orders that need a carbon copy
- Laundry tickets with the RC700D indelible ribbon
Compatibility
Star lists drivers for Windows (including Windows 10 and 8.1), OPOS, JavaPOS, USB Vendor Class, Linux and Mac OS X, with SDK support for iOS and Android. Confirm that your POS or kitchen software supports the Star SP742 over Ethernet before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Star SP742ME a thermal printer?
No. The SP742ME is an impact dot matrix printer that prints through an ink ribbon, which is why Star positions it for kitchens where heat, humidity and grease can affect thermal printing.
Does part number 39336532 include an Ethernet cable?
Star's included-items list for this model does not include a LAN cable. Star sells the SP742ME GRY LC6 US (part 39336570) with a 6 m LAN cable.
Which ribbons does the SP742 use?
Star lists the RC700B black ribbon (3 million characters), the RC700BR black and red ribbon for two-color printing (1.5 million black characters) and the RC700D indelible ribbon for laundry applications.
What paper does the SP742ME use?
76 mm paper as standard, adjustable to 69.5 mm or 58 mm with the paper guide, on rolls up to 85 mm in diameter, including 2-ply and 3-ply paper. Star lists 76 mm bond paper rolls for the SP742, for example RF76-D85-C17 SE 50PK (part 37951840).
Is there a CloudPRNT or ESC/POS version of the SP742?
Yes, under different part numbers. Star lists CloudPRNT on the SP742MW GRY US (37966050) and SP742CLOUDPRNT GRY US (37966020), and ESC/POS emulation on the SP742ME GRY US ESCP (37952460). Star describes part 39336532 as SP700, Impact, Cutter, Ethernet (LAN), Gray, Int PS.
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