Star Micronics
It goes without saying that in recent years, software
houses and restaurateurs of all sizes have increasingly
veered towards Apple iOS POS solutions due
principally to aesthetic and perceived quality.
With this in mind, Star has introduced the new
TSP143IIIU with a unique key feature - the printer can
communicate and charge simultaneously and directly
with an iPad or iPhone. The key benefits of the printer are:
As well as working with a traditional POS terminal, the
Star TSP143IIIU USB printer can connect directly to
an iPad or iPhone using the Apple supplied lightning
cable for reliable USB communication as opposed to
previous iOS wireless only technologies. As a result,
the usual Bluetooth or WiFi / wired LAN set-up issues
around pairing, network infrastructure, connectivity
etc are eliminated from a hardware perspective. No
other stand-alone POS printer can achieve this today.
Simplicity itself, the iPad / iPhone can talk directly to
the printer just as a USB printer talks to a traditional
terminal, providing restaurant chains with the
reliability required in high volume transactions or
environments where wireless communication is
difficult. This unique printer will now allow multisite
operators to make blanket decisions across their
estates by successfully combining the flexibility of
tablet POS with the reliability of cabled POS terminals.
• The option for a (mobile) tablet to be used as a
fixed countertop solution
• Zero set-up costs - literally plug-in & print with
only 1 mains cable required
• The restaurateur’s choice of operating systems is
now complete with Apple iOS being as practical
as Windows or Android
• No extra cable is required as the iPad / iPhone
lightning cable for charging and for handling
data can be used
• Restaurateurs can experience a reduction in
hardware costs given that a USB printer is less
costly than a LAN, WiFi or Bluetooth printer
and tablets are lower cost than traditional POS
terminals
• Tablet charging issues are avoided with Star’s
TSP143IIIU providing 2.4A
• Lower operating costs thanks to more stations
with ensured printer connection stability
• Connection to a cash drawer as standard
• Works with most software solutions but it is
advisable to check with your software provider.
Star’s success with a large number of software houses
has been achieved via its attention to detail regarding
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SDKs and documentation enabling easy integration.
Star’s experience is that many software solutions
already work with the TSP143IIIU whilst others can
easily integrate with the new SDK, knowing that it
covers all products in the renowned TSP100 range.
The TSP100 series will remain the principal tablet
POS printer series of choice due to its vast connectivity
models including Bluetooth and WLAN, while the
TSP143IIIU is the only USB printer on the market
today that can communicate directly with Apple
devices.
Further supported Operating Systems as well as iOS
include Windows, MAC, Android, Linux, etc
The new TSP143IIIU will be available from the end of
May 2017 - talk to your solution provider now to book
the first demo units!