Star Micronics
Star Micronics TSP143IIIU USB Thermal Receipt Printer for OpenTable, Gray (39472310)
Star Micronics TSP143IIIU USB Thermal Receipt Printer for OpenTable, Gray (39472310)
SKU:39472310-OT
The Star Micronics TSP143IIIU GRY US (part number 39472310) is a gray TSP100III-series thermal receipt printer with a USB interface, USB Lightning support, a guillotine auto-cutter and an internal power supply. OpenTable lists the Star Micronics TSP143IIIU as a supported USB chit printer for the OpenTable for Restaurants iPad app, a setup OpenTable describes as ideal where the iPad stays in one spot, such as a host stand.
Key features
- USB interface with Lightning support: Star describes a plug-and-play USB Lightning connection on the USB model.
- OpenTable chit printing: OpenTable notes that only the USB version of the TSP143III can function as a USB printer.
- Windows detection on any USB port: a USB serial number feature lets a Windows PC detect the TSP143IIIU on any USB port.
- Tablet power: Star's TSP143III spec sheet lists a USB Type A connector for tablet and mobile device charging.
- Fast direct thermal printing: 250 mm per second at 203 dpi.
- Drop-In and Print paper loading with a clamshell design and a guillotine auto-cutter.
- Embedded power supply with recessed cable connections; horizontal, vertical or wall-mount placement.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | 39472310 (TSP143IIIU GRY US) |
|---|---|
| Series | TSP100III (TSP143III) |
| Print method | Direct line thermal |
| Print speed | 250 mm/sec |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Paper width | 80 mm standard; 58 mm with paper guide |
| Paper thickness | 0.053 to 0.085 mm |
| Paper roll diameter | Up to 83 mm |
| Auto-cutter | Guillotine (partial cut only) |
| Interface | USB with USB Lightning support; 1.8 m USB cable included |
| Power supply | Internal, power cable supplied |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 142 x 132 x 204 mm |
| Weight | 1.72 kg |
| Reliability | MCBF 60 million lines; print head 100 km; auto-cutter 2 million cuts |
| Color | Gray |
What's in the box
Star lists a USB cable, 6 ft power cable, wall mount bracket, 58 mm paper guide, power switch cover and easy setup guide with the TSP143III USB model.
Typical applications
- Guest chit printing from an OpenTable for Restaurants iPad at a host stand
- USB receipt printing from a Windows POS computer
- Receipt branding with Star's FuturePRNT Windows software (logos, coupons and text replacement)
Compatibility
OpenTable lists the Star Micronics TSP143IIIU under supported USB printers for the OpenTable for Restaurants iPad app, and an iPad can print to only one USB printer at a time. For computers, Star lists Windows, OPOS, JavaPOS, USB Vendor Class and CUPS drivers, plus the StarPRNT SDK for iOS and Android.
Frequently asked questions
Does OpenTable support the Star Micronics TSP143IIIU?
Yes. OpenTable's chit printer setup article lists the Star Micronics TSP143IIIU under supported USB printers and notes that only the USB version of the TSP143III can function as a USB printer.
How does the TSP143IIIU connect to an iPad for OpenTable?
Plug the USB cable into the printer's USB A port and the other end (Lightning or USB-C) into the iPad; OpenTable describes the printer as plug-and-play. If your iPad has a USB-C input, check OpenTable's note that those iPads need a third-party application to detect a USB printer, a setup OpenTable does not recommend.
Can I use the TSP143IIIU with a Windows PC?
Yes. Star provides Windows drivers, and the USB model's serial number feature lets a Windows PC detect the TSP143IIIU on any USB port.
What is the difference between the TSP143IIIU and the TSP143IIILAN?
Mainly the interface. The TSP143IIIU (39472310) connects by USB and comes with a 1.8 m USB cable, while the TSP143IIILAN connects to an Ethernet network and comes with a 1 m Ethernet cable.
What size paper does the TSP143IIIU use?
80 mm thermal paper as standard, or 58 mm with the paper guide, on rolls up to 83 mm in diameter. Star lists Star Blue Eco 80 mm x 230 ft rolls for the TSP143III (37951740, 25 rolls; 37951750, 50 rolls).
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