Star TSP100 futurePRNT User manual

The Lowest Cost, High Quality POS Printer
THE TSP100 SERIES
Including the latest versions in the TSP100 Series – TSP100 PUSB
– the World’s 1st Entry-Level, Dedicated Powered USB models

Benefit from improved cable management and, more importantly,
being able to cost-effectively use the same UPS on both your POS
station and printer at the same price as a traditional printer.
USB is now the industry’s preferred communication link between a PC and
a printer; so what is the next logical step – to combine the power supply
and interface to produce Powered USB. As a result, Star has developed the
world’s first dedicated entry-level Powered USB printers offering significant
cost advantages over competitor products for all types of retailer.
As usual the POS market is in IT transition with the future looking at
Powered USB terminal and peripherals. The key advantages include now
being able to cost-effectively include UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply)
cover on both the PC and printer so that all transactions will be protected.
The TSP100 PUSB is therefore perfect to replace any single station printer
with a free-of-charge upgrade path when the retailer decides to follow the
industry and use Powered USB POS Terminals at the same price as a
traditional single station printer.
To replace a single station serial printer; set the printer up as indicated;
change the interface cable to USB and create a Virtual Serial Port using
the Star wizard included in the TSP100 Printer Properties Page under
“TSP config”. Contact Star for the quick fix to replace a Parallel printer.
Star Performance – Receipts Per Minute
NEW TSP100 Powered USB Printers
Over the last three years Star Micronics has
introduced a variety of new products with such
advanced processing power that the old
fashioned method of measuring print speed has
been made redundant. Simply measuring how
fast the head will print one isolated 4mm line of
output does not take into account the total investment that
has been put into the overall “build”.
Star Micronics will therefore be using the new standard in print
speed measurement called RPM. This will measure the actual
time taken to produce an entire receipt from the moment it is
requested by the software to when it is produced – all in a
laboratory controlled environment. Star’s latest product,
TSP100 futurePRNT, is testament to the vast difference in
throughput speed when using the very latest in printer
technology. Just look at the results in the table below. Users
are no longer limited to using old fashioned, unexciting
resident fonts on their receipts.
The TSP100 futurePRNT is capable of producing the same
number of receipts per minute using modern TrueType fonts
instead.
The printer is supplied with two
port covers for use depending
on configuration chosen.
RPM
25
Star TSP100 futurePRNT 125 25 25rpmV.1.0
Star TSP600 100 21 24rpm
Raster: 20050520
Line: 20050628
Star TSP700II USB / Parallel 250 50 / 44 53rpm SP712, 742 V1.0
Receipts Per Minute (rpm)
Results obtained printing 80mm wide x 150mm long receipt with Microsoft Windows XP on
PC with CPU 2.3 GHz and 512 MB RAM
The World’s 1st Dedicated Entry-Level Powered USB
TSP113 PUSB – Tear Bar Version • TSP143 PUSB – Autocutter Version
Powered USB
Terminal Use
Non Powered USB
Terminal Use
Print Speed
(mm / sec.)
Driver VersionModel USB I/F
Graphic with
TrueType Font
Resident
Font
PERIPHERAL
DRIVE CIRCUIT /
CASH DRAWER
USB
Powered USB
HOSIDEN

FuturePRNT Software
This revolutionary new tool has been designed
to work completely independently from your
current POS software and will allow any user to
literally re-design their receipts without changing
their software. Legacy software can have
embedded text and graphics which you may
have always wanted to change. Now you can, with the new
RECEIPT CROPPING TOOL which will crop unwanted
sections, thus creating space for new graphics and text. The
unique Star Selectable PRE-VIEW TOOL will make this task
even easier. Perhaps the most important element will be the
FONT REPLACEMENT TOOL (available early 2006) making
the printer’s resident fonts no longer relevant. This, along with
the other tools mentioned, will be available from the printer’s
properties page and, when selected, will replace any non
TrueType fonts featured on the receipt with a more attractive /
effective font – all without affecting the speed of the printer.
RE-DESIGN TOOL
RECEIPT
Literally re-design your receipt without changing your software or becoming an IT expert.
Crop out embedded text and images, add new profit-making messages and graphics.
Star’s revolutionary new printer has taken customer motivation
to new heights with this free-of-charge value-added software,
which will work alongside your current system. The new
Coupon Marketing Tool from Star will enable the automatic
printing of coupons based on the retailer’s pre-decided
products or purchase values relevant to that transaction.
Seasonal fluctuations, overstock situations can all be
addressed by the retailer determining certain “trigger action”
key words. Unlike AutoLogo on The TSP700, the simple wizard-
driven software will “word-search” all receipts to ascertain the
automatic output of relevant coupons or graphics.
The new IMAGE IMPORT TOOL
simplifies the usual logo store
set-up by eliminating the need for
the usual image preparation work.
An unlimited number of mono or
colour jpgs, gifs and bmps can be
accessed by the control panel,
saved by name and even prepared
for output with a choice of dither
methods. There is no longer any
need to pre-size or pre-save an image file as a mono bmp, as
was so often required by other POS printers. The TSP100’s
unique installation set-up facility will allow PCs to be pre-
installed (not necessarily with the printer connected) for multiple
printer use across the whole store. The new PRE-VIEW TOOL
provides retailers and system builders with the ability to pre-
check the overall appearance of planned receipts by using the
pre-view tool during set-up. This simple tool, again a rare
facility in the POS world, will save much time.
Star has produced a dedicated SDK (Modular
Software Developers Kit) with a wide range of
tools available, allowing the system designer to
take advantage of all the TSP100’s software and
hardware features e.g auto text reversal for
vertical / wall mounted use. This feature can
literally be dragged and dropped into the developer’s software.
PRE-INSTALLATION SET-UP TOOL – with Easy driver
installation for all major platforms with CD-ROM supplied or
using the Star designed architecture for fast modifications
when needed. Custom filters / features can be easily written
by the Integrator or OEM or in conjunction with our UK
software engineers. The unique Printer Serial Number Identifier
will also be ideal for remote polling for hardware audits,
warranty / servicing issues etc.
“DRAG & DROP” SOFTWARE FEATURE TOOL
Active X Components for Star Printer Feature Inclusion into
OEM Software.
SDK
The secret of Star’s success with this ground-breaking product is a result
of the investment that Star has put in time, effort and money into the
software provided with this printer.
This software far exceeds the installation tools normally provided, enabling users to install high
volume, custom set-ups without even taking the printer out of its box. Users can pre-determine
set-up requirements due to the operating platform selected as well as take advantage of the
Receipt Re-design and Coupon Marketing tools which will work happily alongside the current
installed POS software. Star is constantly new futurePRNT software tools; details of which can
be found on www.futureprnt.com Examples of just some of the Value-Added Software for
Retailers include:
The new JOURNAL AND
MULTI-COPY TOOL from Star
truly demonstrates the
versatility of the Star TSP100
futurePRNT. Not only can the
user now determine how many
copies should be printed, but
they can also specify the
different text and graphics required per copy – perfect for DIY
retailers, pizza delivery companies to name just a few of the
users that will really appreciate this tool.
The TSP100 Receipt Re-Design Tool
Coupon Marketing Tool with the TSP100
Star TSP100 System Builder Tools
Star Pizzas
Date: 24/05/07 14.46
Your server: Jane
1 x Peroni €4.50
1 x Coke €4.25
1 x Four Seasons Pizza €14.00
1 x Siciliana Pizza €14.00
1 x Green Salad €8.00
1 x Caesar Salad €8.50
Sub Total: €53.75
Total: €53.75
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Expiry Date 05/05 Swiped
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Authorisation Code 034765
Visa Sale €53.75
STAR PIZZAS
Date: 24/05/07 14.46
Your server: Jane
1xPeroni
€ 4.50
1xCoke
€ 4.25
1xFour Seasons Pizza
€ 14.50
1xSiciliana Pizza
€ 14.00
1xGreen Salad
€ 8.00
1xCaesar Salad
€ 8.50
Sub Total:
€ 53.75
Total:
€ 53.75
Card Number
✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳ 2112
Expiry Date 05/05
Merchant ID 5150345
Authorisation Code 034765
Visa Sale
€ 53.75
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“Drop-In & Print”, easy paper loading in
either the standard horizontal or space
saving vertical position
Robust, high speed
guillotine cutter for
increased reliability
Wall mount bracket
automatically
included with
printer at purchase
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Full speed USB
interface with serial
port emulator for
legacy software
written for serial
connection
Two-colour output
with running costs
comparable with
other POS
technologies
Welcome to the next generation in POS printers.
The TSP100 is the lowest cost, high quality
thermal receipt printer available today –
with ALL accessories and software included.
Easy Set-up with or without the Printer
Auto-Text Reversal ™
All the TSP100’s printer
features are available from
the printer properties page in
Windows, including unique
features such as Auto-Text
Reversal™ for wall mounted
or vertical operation. Simply
tick the box and all output
will be automatically turned
upside down for user
comfort. All settings can be
stored on the PC and
“mirrored” across other
TSP100 printers with a
simple export configuration
feature for mass system
installations. No hardware
configuration is needed at all.
“Instinctive”
compatibility with
majority of POS
operating platforms,
with quality suite
of drivers
ESC/POSTM

Often when you buy a printer, you may
also need to purchase extra cables or
upgrades to software. This can obviously be
incredibly frustrating if you’ve just purchased
a printer only to find you need to go back to
the shop to get another kind of cable. With
the TSP100 futurePRNT, you’re ready to go.
That’s because literally everything you could possibly need is
included in the box at purchase – power and interface cables,
wall or vertical mount kit, 58mm paper guide as well as an
installation software CD with value added software.
Power and Interface cables not included with Powered USB
models (TSP113PUSB / TSP143PUSB)
EVERYTHING
IN ONE BOX
The Most “Complete” POS Printer available today !
EVERYTHING YOU’LL NEED IN ONE BOX !
Start-up Paper Roll (standard 80mm)
Full speed USB Interface cable (1.8m cable not included with PUSB models)
with Software Selectable Serial Port Emulator
– the TSP100 futurePRNT features a full speed USB interface with a serial port emulator which means that
legacy POS software written for serial connection only, can work with this printer through the USB interface
Universal 1.8m Power Cord (not included with PUSB models)
Wall Mount and Vertical Operation Kits
– with automatic receipt reversal software for user comfort
Start-Up CD-ROM
– with Value Added Software and Drivers for majority of operating platforms including:
Java-POS™, OPOS™, MAC™ and Windows™ with WHQL Microsoft certification for XP
(Vista™ WHQL certification due Qtr 2 2007)
Power Switch Cover
58mm Paper Guide
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Low cost, high quality thermal
receipt printers with everything
you need included in the box.
TSP113 / TSP113 PUSB
– Tear Bar Versions
TSP143 / TSP143 PUSB
– Autocutter Versions
All available in Star White or Charcoal Grey
● The most “complete” POS printer
available today with all accessories
included with the printer:
1.8m full speed USB interface cable
(not included with PUSB models)
with selectable virtual serial port
emulator
Internal power supply with 1.8m
power cord (not included with PUSB
models)
Start-Up CD-ROM with drivers for
majority of operating platforms
including Java-POS™, OPOS™,
Apple MAC™ and Windows™ with
Microsoft certification (WHQL)
Wall mount and vertical operation
kits with automatic receipt reversal
software for user comfort
Power switch cover
58mm paper guide
Value-Added Software for Retailers:
Receipt Re-design Tool including
font replacement, cropping and
logo / picture placement tools
Coupon Marketing Tool
Unlimited Image Import Tool
Electronic Journal facility
 Journal and Multi-Copy Tool
(up to 4 copies with individual
graphic capability)
All available to work alongside your
original POS software
Value-Added Software for OEMs,
System Builders, Software
Developers:
Free Customer Software Tools
Dedicated Software Developers
Kit (SDK)
Selectable Pre-view Tool
●New Star “Intuitive” Compatibility for
Microsoft applications, including
JavaPOS™ & OPOS™
●All printer features available from the
printer’s properties page in Windows™
536 Nanatsushinya, Shimizu-ku,
Shizuoka, 424-0066 Japan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
All specifications are subject to change without notice. February 2007
TSP100 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
Printer Method Direct Thermal Line Printing
Receipt Per Minute Capable of printing 25 x 150mm receipts per minute with TrueType fonts
Throughput Speed and graphics
Printer Case Colour Star white or charcoal grey. Other colours available for large volume orders
Print Resolution 203 dpi (8 dots per mm)
2 Colour Print Capability Red / Black, Blue / Black, Green / Black (special paper required)
Number of Columns 48 / 64 or 53 / 71 dependant on print width
Character Set ANK 95, 32 Int 128 Graphic plus Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese
International Code Pages Star Mode = 40. ESC/POS™ = 10 + 1 blank allowing an additional
character page to be added
Barcodes Extended barcode functionality – 9 versions / PDF417 & Maxicode (pending)
Line Spacing 3mm or 4mm + programmable
Paper Specifications:
Width 80mm Standard, 58 mm with guide fitted
Thickness / Weight 0.065mm ~ 0.085mm / 65 ~ 85gsm
Roll Diameter up to 83mm
Easy-Load “Drop-In & Print”
Paper Out Sensor Standard
Maximum Print Width 80mm paper = 72mm, 58mm paper = 50.8mm
Top Margin 11 mm
Autocutter Guillotine (Partial Cut Only)
Logo Store Capacity Unlimited
Drivers Available Windows™, Mac OS X (10.2 or later), Linux CUPS Support™, OPOS™,
JavaPOS™, POS for .NET
Interface / Port:
TSP113 / TSP143 USB 2.0 Full Speed with cables supplied
TSP113 PUSB / TSP143 PUSB Powered USB model (cables not supplied)
All versions support selectable serial port for legacy software
Emulation Star Mode, ESC/ POS™
Peripheral Drive Circuit 2 circuits (24V max.1A) 1 Compulsion input
Power Consumption Average 1.6 Amp. Printing, 0.1 Amp. Standby.
Power Supply Internal with power cable supplied
Operating / Storage Conditions:
Temperature 5°C to 45°C / -20°C to 60°C
Humidity 10% to 90% RH (Without Condensation)
Dimensions 142mm (W) x 204mm (D) x 132mm (H)
Weight:
Auto Cutter Model 1.73Kg PUSB version 1.53Kg
Tear Bar Model 1.56Kg PUSB version 1.37Kg
Safety Standards UL, C-UL, TÜV, FCC, VCCI, EN55022, CE, CB
Reliability:
MCBF 60 Million Lines
Print head 100km
Cutter (Guillotine) 1 Million Cuts
Acccessories / Options No options available as ALL accessories included with printer.
ALL included with Printer Wall Mount Bracket, Auto-Reverse Text Output Software,
Vertical Mount Accessory, 58mm Paper Guide,
1.8m Interface Cable, 1.8m Power Cable, Power Switch Cover,
Installation CD and Value-Added Software.
(Interface and Power cables not included with PUSB versions)