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Star Micronics SP742 Impact Kitchen Printer, SP742MU USB with Auto-Cutter, Gray (37999300)

Star Micronics SP742 Impact Kitchen Printer, SP742MU USB with Auto-Cutter, Gray (37999300)

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Product Description

The Star Micronics SP742MU GRY US, part number 37999300, is the USB model of the Star SP742 impact kitchen printer from the SP700 series. It has an auto-cutter, a gray case and an internal power supply. Star designed the SP742 for kitchens where heat and humidity can compromise order clarity. It prints through an ink ribbon onto ordinary bond or carbonless paper rather than thermal paper.

Key features

  • Impact printing at 4.7 lines per second, according to Star's spec sheet
  • Two-color (black and red) printing with Star's RC700BR black/red ribbon
  • Carbon copy printing: an original plus up to 2 copies
  • Clamshell cover for paper loading, a paper window and a design Star describes as splash-proof
  • Peripheral unit drive connector for devices such as cash drawers
  • Star software for logos, coupons and a virtual serial port for legacy applications

Specifications

Model and part number SP742MU GRY US, 37999300
Print method Impact dot matrix with ink ribbon cartridge
Interface USB
Cutter Auto-cutter
Print speed 4.7 lines per second
Paper type Ordinary bond or carbonless copy paper
Paper width 76 mm (3.0 in) standard; 69.5 mm (2.75 in) or 57.5 mm (2.25 in) with roll paper guide
Paper roll Up to 85 mm (3.35 in) diameter; core 12 ±1 mm inner and 18 ±1 mm outer diameter
Paper thickness 0.06 to 0.085 mm single ply; original plus 2 copies up to 0.2 mm total
Case color Gray
Power supply Internal (embedded), power cord included
Reliability MCBF 22 million lines; cutter 1 million cuts
Operating temperature 0 °C to 50 °C

What's in the box

  • SP742MU printer with embedded power supply
  • 5 ft power cord
  • Roll paper guide
  • Power switch cover
  • Setup guide

Star's SP700 hardware manual states that the interface cable is not provided, so plan for a separate USB cable. Optional Star accessories include the BU01-24-A kitchen buzzer, WB-S700 wall mount bracket and VS-S700 vertical stand kit.

Compatibility

Star lists Windows, OPOS, JavaPOS, USB Vendor Class, Mac OS X and Linux driver support for the SP742. For kitchen printing, confirm that your POS software supports the SP742 over USB.

How it compares

  • SP742 vs SP712: SP742 models have an auto-cutter, while SP712 models use a tear bar. The USB tear-bar version is the SP712MU GRY US (37999140).
  • USB vs network models: the Ethernet (LAN) auto-cutter version is the SP742ME GRY US (39336532), and the SP742MW GRY US (37966050) combines Ethernet, wireless LAN, USB and CloudPRNT.

Frequently asked questions

What paper rolls does the Star SP742 printer use?

Ordinary bond or carbonless copy paper rolls, 76 mm (3.0 in) wide as standard, up to 85 mm (3.35 in) in diameter, on a core of 12 mm inner and 18 mm outer diameter. For 69.5 mm or 57.5 mm rolls, install the roll paper guide and change the print-width memory switch setting. Do not glue or tape the roll to its core. Star's paper catalog lists 76 mm impact paper rolls for the SP700 series.

Which ribbon does the SP742MU use?

Star's SP700 ribbon cartridges. Star lists the SP742MU as compatible with the RC700BR black and red ribbon (part 30980721), which is required for two-color printing. The RC700B (part 30980731) is Star's black-only ribbon.

Is the Star SP742 a thermal printer?

No. It is an impact printer that prints through an ink ribbon onto bond or carbonless paper, and Star positions it for kitchens where heat and humidity can make order tickets hard to read.

Is a USB cable included with part 37999300?

No. Star's SP700 hardware manual states that the interface cable is not provided. The printer does come with its embedded power supply and a power cord.

Can the SP742 print kitchen tickets with copies?

Yes. Star specifies an original plus up to 2 copies, with a maximum total paper thickness of 0.2 mm.

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