{"product_id":"39336532","title":"Star Micronics 39336532 SP742ME Gray SP742 Impact Kitchen Printer, Ethernet, Cutter","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStar Micronics 39336532 SP742ME Gray Impact Kitchen Printer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eStar SP700 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e impact printer designed for restaurant kitchen, bar, prep station, and back-of-house order ticket printing. This model features an \u003cstrong\u003eEthernet LAN interface\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egray housing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an \u003cstrong\u003einternal power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for demanding foodservice environments, the \u003cstrong\u003eSP742ME GRY\u003c\/strong\u003e uses impact printing with compatible bond paper and ribbon, making it a strong choice for kitchen tickets where heat, humidity, and busy service conditions can make standard thermal receipt printers less ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e39336532\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eStar Micronics SP742ME gray impact kitchen printer\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003eSP700 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e. It includes an \u003cstrong\u003eEthernet LAN connection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecutter\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003einternal power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a practical option for restaurant POS kitchen ticket printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStar Micronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e39336532\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSP742ME GRY\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSP700 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eImpact Kitchen Printer\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eImpact \/ dot matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEthernet \/ LAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGray\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInternal power supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRestaurant kitchen ticket printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBar order printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrep station and expo station tickets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoodservice POS systems using Ethernet kitchen printers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplacing compatible Star SP700 \/ SP742 kitchen printers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBack-of-house environments where impact printing is preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose an Impact Kitchen Printer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpact printers are commonly used in restaurant kitchens because they print on bond paper using an ink ribbon. This makes them useful for order tickets in hot, humid, or active kitchen environments where thermal receipt paper may not be the best choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStar SP742ME\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for back-of-house ticket printing, while front-counter POS receipts are often handled by thermal receipt printers. For restaurants, this usually means using a thermal printer at the checkout or counter and an impact printer like the SP742ME in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEthernet LAN Connectivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration includes an \u003cstrong\u003eEthernet LAN interface\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is commonly used for networked kitchen printer installations. Ethernet kitchen printers are often placed in the kitchen or prep area and connected to the restaurant network so supported POS systems can route orders to the correct station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, confirm that your POS software supports the exact Star SP742ME model and Ethernet configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCutter and Internal Power Supply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model includes a \u003cstrong\u003ecutter\u003c\/strong\u003e, which helps separate kitchen tickets cleanly during service. It also includes an \u003cstrong\u003einternal power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e, reducing the need for an external power brick in many installations. Confirm any required power cord, network cable, mounting hardware, paper, ribbon, or kitchen buzzer accessories before checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStar Micronics 39336532 SP742ME\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of the SP700 Series and is intended for supported restaurant POS and kitchen printing environments. Confirm your POS software, operating system, Ethernet setup, printer drivers, kitchen routing configuration, paper, ribbon, and accessories before ordering.\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\u003eRelated Star SP700 and Kitchen Printer Links\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spartanpos.com\/collections\/star-micronics-sp700-kitchen-printers\"\u003eStar Micronics SP700 Kitchen Printers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/star-receipt-printers\"\u003eStar Micronics Receipt Printers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/receipt-printers\"\u003eReceipt Printers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tm-u220\"\u003eEpson TM-U220 Kitchen Printers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/star-sp700-kitchen-printers\"\u003eStar SP700 Kitchen Printers Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/star-sp700-ribbon-guide\"\u003eStar SP700 Ribbon Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/star-micronics-printer-drivers\"\u003eStar Micronics Printer Drivers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/kitchen-printer-vs-receipt-printer-vs-label-printer\"\u003eKitchen Printer vs Receipt Printer vs Label Printer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Star Micronics 39336532?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e39336532\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eStar Micronics SP742ME GRY\u003c\/strong\u003e, a gray SP700 Series impact kitchen printer with Ethernet LAN, cutter, and internal power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this printer for kitchen tickets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The SP742ME is commonly used for restaurant kitchen tickets, bar tickets, prep station orders, and other back-of-house POS printing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a thermal printer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is an \u003cstrong\u003eimpact printer\u003c\/strong\u003e. It uses compatible bond paper and an ink ribbon instead of thermal receipt paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this model have Ethernet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This configuration includes an \u003cstrong\u003eEthernet LAN interface\u003c\/strong\u003e for supported networked POS printer installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this model include a cutter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This SP742ME configuration includes a \u003cstrong\u003ecutter\u003c\/strong\u003e for separating printed tickets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this printer have an internal power supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This model is listed with an \u003cstrong\u003einternal power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e. Confirm whether any required power cord or installation accessories are included or sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this replace another Star SP700 or SP742 printer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be able to replace a compatible SP700 or SP742 printer, but you should confirm the exact model, interface, printer language, POS software support, power setup, paper, ribbon, and accessories before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStar Micronics 39336532 SP742ME Gray Impact Kitchen Printer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strong choice for restaurants and foodservice businesses that need a network-ready kitchen printer with \u003cstrong\u003eEthernet LAN\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecutter\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003einternal power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e. For restaurant POS kitchen printing, bar tickets, prep tickets, and back-of-house order routing, the SP742ME is a practical member of the trusted Star SP700 Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Star Micronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46171875442884,"sku":"39336532","price":397.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/0167\/2295\/files\/sp742me_1.webp?v=1781017605","url":"https:\/\/spartanpos.com\/products\/39336532","provider":"Spartan POS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}