What's the difference between the Star Micronics lines of receipt printers?
By: POSGuys - 5/9/2017

What are the differences between the Star Micronics TSP100 and the TSP100 ECO? Or the TSP650II and TSP100III? The Star Micronics receipt printer lines can get confusing, especially since Star printers can go by different names, like their product line name (such as the TSP100 or TSP650 line of printers) or their product name (like the TSP143U or TSP654IIE3). This post will go over the differences between Star Micronics receipt printers and help you figure out which receipt printer is right for your business.

The primary differences between these printers are their print speed and interface options. Before you decide which printer to purchase, consider the volume of receipts you plan on printing and how you will be connecting your receipt printer, as well as if you need any additional features. Star is also the primary brand compatible with iPad point of sale, so if you're planning on using an iPad, see below for which models are compatible with which point of sale software. For more information on receipt printers for Square, see our <a href="https://posguys.com/blog/product-info/article/square-compatible-receipt-printer">Square receipt printer guide</a>.

<table>
 <tr>
 <th></th>
 <th>Interface Options</th>
 <th>Print Speed</th>
<th>Auto Cutter Life</th>
<th>Features</th>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td><a href="https://posguys.com/receipt-pos-printer_12/Star-Micronics-TSP100_962/">TSP100</a></td>
 <td>USB</td>
 <td>4.5 inches per second</td>
<td>1 million cuts</td>
<td>Basic USB receipt Printer</td>
 </tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://posguys.com/receipt-pos-printer_12/Star-Micronics-TSP100ECO_1055/">TSP100 ECO</a></td>
<td>USB</td>
<td>5.9 ips</td>
<td>1 million cuts</td>
<td>Power saving model</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://posguys.com/receipt-pos-printer_12/Star-Micronics-TSP100GT_833/">TSP100 GT</a></td>
<td>USB</td>
<td>10 ips</td>
<td>1 million cuts</td>
<td>Faster TSP100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://posguys.com/receipt-pos-printer_12/Star-Micronics-TSP100III_2489/">TSP100III</a></td>
<td>Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth</td>
<td>9.8 ips</td>
<td>2 million cuts</td>
<td>Best for iPad point of sale</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://posguys.com/receipt-pos-printer_12/Star-Micronics-TSP650II_2547/">TSP650II</a></td>
<td>USB, Ethernet, Blueteooth, Serial, Parallel</td>
<td>11.8 ips</td>
<td>2 million cuts</td>
<td>Field-upgradable interfaces</td>
</tr>
</table>

In addition to these differences, each of these printers has a number of specific features.

TSP100: Most affordable of the printers, only available in USB interface (Ethernet interface TSP100 has been replaced by the Ethernet interface TSP100III). Compatible with the Square Stand and Square for Android.

TSP100ECO: Eco-friendly, energy efficient model. No power switch, turns on when it receives power from a PC. Only available in USB interface. Compatible with the Square Stand.

TSP100GT: Builds on the TSP100, faster model, reaching end of life, consider TSP100 or TSP650II as replacement options, NON-RETURNABLE.

TSP100III: Best receipt printer for iPad point of sale, Ethernet interface is compatible with Square, Shopkeep, Lightspeed, Aldelo Touch, and Ambur. Also availabe with WiFi or Bluetooth interfaces.

TSP650II: High-end printer, fastest print speed, field-upgradable interfaces (able to add interface options after the printer has been purchased), compatible with Square and Shopkeep.

What's the difference between the Star Micronics lines of receipt printers? By: POSGuys - 5/9/2017

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