What makes this printer better than the old Star impact printers? For starters, the cover is now hinged. We also noted the dip switch configuration as being very simple. Changing the printer to emulate EPSON® is as simple as flipping 1 dip switch on the bottom of the printer. The print mechanism itself uses 2 motors. One motor advances the paper, the other moves the print head. Most printers only have a single motor, causing printing delays. The printer only offers single color printing, but makes up for it by providing reverse print when the usual 'red' command is sent. We actually liked the reverse print better than red print on receipts. The SP500 features an auto-switching, internal power supply & a recessed area for connections, to help keep things neat and organized.
Summary: POS World tested this printer as offering real advancements over other impact receipt printers. The Star SP500 has a variety of advanced features in a fast and affordable dot matrix receipt printer. With support for both EPSON and Star modes you can't go wrong.
Star SP500 Dot Matrix Receipt Printer w/Parallel Interface, Metal Tear Bar (SP512MC) Interface: Parallel * Parallel Picture/Description*
Color: Putty-White or Dark Gray
Includes Power Supply and Cables
Emulations:Star Line Mode, EPSON ESC/POS Via Dip Switch.
Receipt Printer Type: Impact / Dot Matrix Receipt Printer
Other: Metal Tear Bar Case Color: Free Parallel Cable: Extended/Replacement Warranty:
Star SP500 Dot Matrix Receipt Printer w/ Serial Interface and Metal Tear Bar (SP512MD) Interface: Serial * Serial Picture/Description*
Color: Putty-White or Dark Gray
Includes Power Supply and Cables
Emulations:Star Line Mode, EPSON ESC/POS Via Dip Switch.
Receipt Printer Type: Impact / Dot Matrix Receipt Printer
Other: Metal Tear Bar Case Color: Free DB9 Serial Cable: Extended/Replacement Warranty:
Star SP500 Dot Matrix Receipt Printer w/USB Interface, Metal Tear Bar (SP512MU) Interface: USB * USB Picture/Description*
Color: Putty-White or Dark Gray
Includes Power Supply and Cables
Emulations:Star Line Mode, EPSON ESC/POS Via Dip Switch.
Receipt Printer Type: Impact / Dot Matrix Receipt Printer
Other: Metal Tear Bar Case Color: Free USB Cable: Extended/Replacement Warranty:
Star SP500 Dot Matrix Receipt Printer w/Parallel Interface, *AUTO CUTTER* (SP542MC) Interface: Parallel * Parallel Picture/Description*
Color: Putty-White or Dark Gray
Includes Power Supply and Cables
Emulations:Star Line Mode, EPSON ESC/POS Via Dip Switch.
Receipt Printer Type: Impact / Dot Matrix Receipt Printer
Other: NO Tear Bar / AUTO CUTTER Case Color: Free Parallel Cable: Extended/Replacement Warranty:
Star SP500 Dot Matrix Receipt Printer w/ Serial Interface, *AUTO CUTTER* (SP542MD) Interface: Serial * Serial Picture/Description*
Color: Putty-White or Dark Gray
Includes Power Supply and Cables
Emulations:Star Line Mode, EPSON ESC/POS Via Dip Switch.
Receipt Printer Type: Impact / Dot Matrix Receipt Printer
Other: NO Tear Bar / AUTO CUTTER Case Color: Free DB9 Serial Cable: Extended/Replacement Warranty:
Star SP500 Dot Matrix Receipt Printer w/ USB Interface, *AUTO CUTTER* (SP542MU) Interface: USB * USB Picture/Description*
Color: Putty-White or Dark Gray
Includes Power Supply and Cables
Emulations:Star Line Mode, EPSON ESC/POS Via Dip Switch.
Receipt Printer Type: Impact / Dot Matrix Receipt Printer
Other: NO Tear Bar / AUTO CUTTER Case Color: Free USB Cable: Extended/Replacement Warranty: