Star Micronics Extends Multi-Function Printer Offerings

Star Micronics America has released two additions to its multifunction, HSP7000, printer series-- the HSP7643 and the HSP7543. Both continue the trend of the HSP7743, released in 2008, with the fastest print speed (250mm/sec) of a multifunction printer available. The HSP7000 series is designed to assist and empower users who want to extend the capabilities of their current system.

The HSP7643 has been developed for applications requiring check MICR reading, check franking and/or validation, primarily for the banking market, where the check MICR information and the check franking need to be processed in one pass.

La HSP7543 ha sido desarrollada para aplicaciones que dependen mayoritariamente de una impresión de validación/slips confiable para un funcionamiento óptimo, tales como la impresión de información de garantía o la validación de boletos de estacionamiento. The HSP7543's convenient, intuitive forward-loading and top of form positioning for slip/endorsement and validation printing enables simple slip paper loading. Not employing the MICR option, allows a cost reduction for these applications.

The HSP7643 and 7543 were designed specifically for customers who require either one-pass MICR with check franking or have an application that relies heavily on slip validation. The HSP7743, which was released in 2008, meets the needs of customers who utilize MICR and check endorsing. Star is able to offer a choice based on the customers' need.

The HSP7000 series combines key features from Star’s celebrated range of products, including the speed and reliability of the market leading TSP700 Series, and the engine from the high speed SP700 dot matrix printer.

When purchasing either the HSP7643, 7543 or 7743, customers will receive a CD with all standard industry drivers including: OPOS, JavaPOS, Linux, XP™ SP2 and SP3, Mac™OS X. Also included, is the Star Micronics development kit to assist customers in quickly implementing any additional functionality. The HSP7000 series also supports the ESC/POS emulation making this printer compatible with many existing popular industry applications.

The HSP7000 series comes standard with a three (3) year limited warranty. Star also offers customers two (2) extended warranties: Extend-A-Star and Swap-A-Star. The Extend-A-Star program further extends Star's standard service program with a bumper-to-bumper warranty and prompt printer repairs for United States and Canadian customers. The Swap-A-Star service program replaces a malfunctioning printer by the next business day and is available for customers in the United States.

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La HSP7000 Star Micronics es la principal impresora híbrida multifuncional. With a lightning fast thermal receipt station of 250 mm/second and full check endorsement, validation, and MICR reading support, HSP7000 customers are backed by unparalleled hardware features and high reliability.

El PDF de la sección Archivos adjuntos de esta pregunta frecuente contiene instrucciones sobre cómo instalar una HSP7000 USB utilizando el controlador OPOS o el controlador de impresora Windows.

El CD de instalación de la HSP7000 contiene los controladores de impresora OPOS y Windows. OPOS, or OpenPOS, was developed by leaders in the point of sale industry to create universal device standards for all complying point of sale equipment. El controlador OPOS de Star Micronics ofrece un cumplimiento total con OPOS Standard versión 1.8.9. El controlador de impresora Windows está disponible sólo en las máquinas de Windows y permite al usuario instalar una impresora Star Micronics a través de la carpeta "Impresoras y faxes".

El controlador OPOS debe estar instalado para utilizar la funcionalidad del lector MICR de la HSP7000. El controlador de impresora Windows no puede interpretar los datos del lector MICR. Si la función del Lector MICR no se utiliza, el usuario puede elegir instalar el controlador de impresora OPOS o Windows. 

Download the application note: Installing an HSP7000 with the printer or OPOS driver:
HSP7000 application note

Tip Corner: Configuring a TSP100 for JavaPOS.

Star Benetton UK Deploys Star TSP100

Established in 1965, Benetton is now controlled by Edizione Holding (a holding company wholly owned by the Benetton Family) with a 67% stake.

Present in 120 countries around the world Benetton has a strong Italian character whose style, quality and passion are clearly seen in its brands: the casual United Colors of Benetton, fashion oriented Sisley and the leisurewear and streetwear brands Playlife and Killer Loop.

The Group has a total yearly production of around 150 million garments and a distribution network with 5,000 contemporary stores, mainly managed by independent partners, generating a total turnover of over 1.9 billion euro.

Within its managed stores in the UK, the company has recently taken the decision to migrate its POS printers to the revolutionary TSP100 futurePRNT.

By choosing the TSP100 futurePRNT Benetton now benefits from high speed printing, exceptional print quality and a range of unique features. A highly sophisticated and cost effective single station printer, the TSP100 futurePRNT printer provides a number of software tools that enable the overall appearance of receipts to be easily modified and customers to
be effectively targeted through the addition of relevant coupons. Capable of printing 25 x 150mm receipts per minute, regardless of font used or whether graphics are included, the TSP100 futurePRNT offers high speed, reliable performance.

Supplied by a leading systems integrator, a number of printers have to date been installed in the Benetton flagship stores.

Mark Bishop, UK IT Manager, Benetton Retail states, "It was an obvious choice to move to the TSP100 futurePRNT. Given its compatibility with JavaPOS™ and its space saving properties not to mention the excellent software tools provided with the printer, the TSP100 futurePRNT has proved to be the ideal solution."