Star Micronics SP298 Series Serial Impact Dot Matrix Multi-Part Slips Forms Printer
Fast, Reliable, Cost Effective Slip Printers

Features

• AutoSide Loadingä for quick & easy document loading

• Bi-directional serial impact printer capable of printing graphics using a highly reliable 9-pin print head

• Up to 3.1 lines per second with bi-directional check mode

• Epson TM295/TM290 compatible with same size footprint and interchangeable power supply, easier paper & ribbon loading

Models Available
SP298MD - Serial
SP298MC - Bi-directional Parallel

Applications
Ideal for printing "company branded" preprinted multi-part slips/forms

Hotels
The same preprinted form can be used throughout the hotel - bar, restaurant, reception, etc.

Restaurants
Additional items (drinks, desserts, etc.) can be printed as ordered, due to the auto alignment and positioning feature

POS
The Star slip printer can be found in gas stations, banks and shops around the world.

General Specifications

Print Speed
3.1 LPS (13mm/sec)

Print Width
2.3" (63mm)

Line Spacing
1/6", N/144" - Star mode, 1/60" - ESC/POSä * mode

Print Head
9 pin

Number of Columns
42

Print Direction
Bi-directional

Paper Specifications
Width: 3.15" to 7.17" / 80mm to 182mm
Thickness: 0.09 - 0.2mm
Copies: Original + 2

Paper Sensors
Top of form, bottom of form

Ribbon
Type: Cassette
Life: 
Purple- 2.2 million characters (standard)
Black- 1.2 million characters (option)

Reliability
Printer: 9 million lines MCBF (CRT)
Head: 70 million characters

Operating Conditions
Temperature: 5° to 40°C
Humidity: 10 to 80% RH

Interface
Serial RS232C or Centronics Parallel

Data Buffer
Star mode: 2K bytes or 35 bytes
ESC/POS: 512 bytes or 35 bytes

Emulation
Star mode, ESC/POSä* (TM295/TM290)

Options
External power supply - PS48

Cash Drawer
2 drivers + compulsion sensor

Autocutter
N/A

Drivers
Win '95/'98/2000, NT4.0, OPOS, JavaPOSä

Safety Standards
UL, CUL, TUV

Case Color
Putty or Charcoal

Dimensions
180mm W x 138.5mm H x 190mm D

Autoside Loadingä
The printer features paper AutoSide Loadingä, making document loading quick, easy and reliable. The user can simply introduce a form into the side of the station and the printer performs automatic document clamping, instant top of form alignment, fast printing and selectable forward or reverse document eject.

* ESC/POS is a registered trademark of Epson Seiko LTD.

Star Micronics SP298 Series Typical Applications

POS Customer Receipts Slip Printing   Pharmacy Multiple copies Restaurant Guest Checks Bar

Banks Audit Trails Journals Check Printing Hotels Admission Tickets Parking Stubs

Star Micronics SP298 Series Benefits

• AutoSide Loading™ for Quick and Easy Document Loading
• Bi-directional SerialImpact Printer Capable of Printing Graphics
• Up To 3.1 Lines Per Second With Bi-directional Check Mode
• Epson TM295/ TM290 Compatible- Same Size Footprint, Easier Paper & Ribbon Loading

Star Micronics SP298 Series Serial Impact Dot Matrix Receipt Printer Pricing:

Parts #	Description	List Price Call for Discounts!
33980030	Ribbon shaft, SP298	Call for $
37008140	24V Solenoid for SP298	Call for $
37307030	Main logic board for SP298	Call for $
83904900	Ribbon guide, SP298	Call for $
89130190	Printhead, SP298, DP8901M	Call for $

Parts #	Description	List Price Call for Discounts!
SP298MC42-G	Parallel 42 Column Slip Printer	$506
SP298MD42-G	Serial 42 Column Slip Printer	$506
PS48	Power Supply for SP298	CALL
SP298MC42-GRY	Parallel 42 Column Charcoal Color Slip Printer	$506
SP298MD42-GRY	Parallel 42 Column Charcoal Color Slip Printer	$506

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