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Thermal & Mobile Printers

Star Line Mode Command Specifications   (5.99MB)
        Models: FVP10, TSP650, TSP650II, TSP700II, TSP800II, TSP828, TSP1000,
                     TUP500, TUP900
        Current as of 2020.08.31, Rev 1.80

Star Line Mode Command Emulator Specifications   (3.73MB)
        Models: TSP100ECO, TSP100U, TSP100GT, TSP100LAN, TSP100IIIW,
                     TSP100IIILAN, TSP100IIIBI
        Current as of 2016.10.13, Rev 1.00

Star Page Mode Command Specifications   (2.40MB)
        Models: TSP800II, TSP828, TSP1000, TUP500, TUP900
        Current as of 2013.04.05, Rev 1.17

Star ESC/POS® Mode Command Specifications   (3.05MB)
        Models: FVP10, TSP650, TSP650II, TSP700II, TSP800II, TSP1000, TUP900,
TUP500, BSC10, TSP043
        Current as of 2021.04.15, Rev 2.52

Command Emulator ESC/POS® Mode Command Specifications   (2.36MB)
        Models: TSP100ECO, TSP100U, TSP100GT, TSP100LAN, TSP100IIIW,
                     TSP100IIILAN, TSP100IIIBI
        Current as of 2018.02.09, Rev 1.02

Star Graphic Mode Command Specifications   (1.27MB)
        Models: TSP100ECO, TSP100U, TSP100GT, TSP100LAN, TSP100IIIW,
                     TSP100IIILAN, TSP100IIIBI, TSP100IIIU
        Current as of 2021.06.25, Rev 2.32

StarPRNT Command Specifications   (3.65MB)
        Models: SM-L200, SM-L300, SM-S230i, mPOP, mC-Print2, mC-Print3 (All F/W Ver),
                      SM-S220i, SM-T300i, SM-T400i (F/W Ver 3.0 or later)
        Current as of 2021.03.16, Rev 2.25

Line Thermal Printer StarPRNT Command Specifications  (3.10MB)
        Models: SK1-311, SK1-321, SK1-V311, SK1-211, SK1-221, SK1-V211
Current as of 2019.10, Rev 1.1E

Star ESC/POS® Mode Mobile Printer Command Specifications   (1.06MB)
        Models: SM-S220i, SM-T300i, SM-T400i, SM-S200, SM-T300,
                      SM-S300, SM-S400
        Current as of 2018.05.16, Rev 1.90

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Multifunction Hybrid Printers

Star Hybrid Printer Command Specifications   (4.08MB)
        Model: HSP7000
        Current as of 2010.10.28, Rev 0.0

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Impact Dot Matrix Printers

Star Impact Printer Command Specifications   (3.61MB)
        Models: SP700, SP500
        Current as of 2014.10.08, Rev 1.91

Star SP298 Command Specifications    (682KB)
        Model: SP298
        Current as of 2010.09.14

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Rewritable Card

Star TCP300II Command Specifications    (375KB)
        Model: TCP300II
        Current as of 2005.10.21, Rev.1.0

Star TCP400 Command Specifications    (387KB)
        Model: TCP400
        Current as of 2005.12.07, Rev.1.0

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Archive

Star SCP700 Command Specifications    (1.68MB)
        Model: SCP700
        Current as of 2005.02.22

Star SP300 Command Specifications   (450KB)
        Model: SP300
        Current as of 2005.02.22

Star SP2000 Command Specifications    (709KB)
        Model: SP2000
        Current as of 2005.02.22

Star TSP200 Command Specifications    (711KB)
        Model: TSP200
        Current as of 2005.02.22

Star TSP400 / TUP400 Command Specifications   (1.76MB)
        Models: TSP400 / TUP400
        Current as of 2005.02.22

Star TSP552 Command Specifications    (841KB)
        Model: TSP552
        Current as of 2005.02.22

Getting Started

New to POS Hardware? Browse the Q&A list below to find information on getting started quickly!

Q: Why should I use a StarIO SDK Package for my project? What are the benefits?
A: The benefits are plentiful! Use a StarIO SDK to deliver a COMPLETE solution to your customers without wasting weeks on studying and trial and error. Download the StarIO Brochure for an overview of the packages and how they benefit any POS programmer.

Q: Can Star provide one-on-one support to me?
A: Gladly! Contact us and we'll help in any way we can.

Q: Where can I find Star Printer programming manuals?

A: Our programming manuals are listed in the Programming Manuals tab of this website's Developers Section. Expand the list and scroll to the bottom to view all manuals.

Q: Where can I find the latest Star Micronics Printer drivers and/or manuals?

A: Visit the Drivers Section of this website to access downloads for every Star Printer.

Q: Does Star Micronics have a knowledge base?

A: Yes! Visit the FAQ Section of this website to peruse through lots of helpful information.

Q: Where can I learn POS industry key words?

A: Visit the Glossary Section of this website for a comprehensive listing of terms used in point of sale.

Q: Where can I learn about the types of technologies and solutions used in the POS industry?

A: Visit the Technology Section of this website to learn about printing methods, interfaces, key words, reducing environmental impact at the point of sale and the benefit of Star software.

Q: Where can I learn about the process of basic transactions?

A: Download the Retail Scenario Flowchart to see how a generic retail transaction is enhanced by adding Star features.

Q: I have more questions or need assistance. How can I contact Star Micronics?

A: Click here and choose your location on the map. The contact information for the Star Micronics office in your territory will appear; feel free to reach out to us in which ever method is prefarrable. We are always ready to support you!

Industry Resources

Jump to information on...

OPOS | POS for .NET | JavaPOS | WS-POS | Star Industry Affiliations

Unified Point of Sale (UPOS) References

OPOS
• ARTS UPOS Specifications

Official documentation on UPOS

• OPOS CCO Reference

Download OPOS Common Control Objects

POS for .NET
• ARTS UPOS Specifications

Official documentation on UPOS

• .NET Framework Development Center

Microsoft forum for POS for .NET developers

JavaPOS
• ARTS UPOS Specifications

Official documentation on UPOS

WS-POS (Now Under Development by ARTS)
• ARTS WS-POS Addendum

Official documentation on UPOS

• Web Services for Point of Service Applications

Explanation of WS-POS

Star Industry Affiliations

Organizations and Associations Star Micronics participates in:

ARTS: Association for Retail Technology Standards

https://www.nrf-arts.org/

Defines industry standards for retail technology

DSA: Digital Screenmedia Association

https://www.digitalscreenmedia.org/

Association dedicated to digital signage, interactive kiosks and mobile communities

HIMSS: Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society

https://www.himss.org/

Organization dedicated to healthcare IT

NRF: National Retail Federation

https://www.nrf.com/

World’s largest retail trade association

RSPA: Retail Solutions Providers Association

https://www.gorspa.org/

Association dedicated to the retail technology industry

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Technical Updates

CUPS Drivers for Linux has been updated

November 30, 2021
The Linux CUPS Driver V3.12.0 have been released.

CUPS Drivers for macOS has been updated

November 30, 2021
The macOS CUPS Driver V4.8.0 have been released.

JavaPOS Drivers for Windows / Mac / Linux has been updated

November 30, 2021
The JavaPOS Drivers for Windows, mac and Linux V1.13.13 have been released.

StarPRNT SDK for iOS / Android / UWP / Windows Desktop has been updated

December 01, 2021
The StarPRNT SDKs for iOS, Android, UWP and Windows Desktop V5.15.0 have been released.

StarXpand SDK has been updated

December 01, 2021
The StarXpand SDK V1.1.0 have been released.

StarwebPRNT SDK has been updated

December 01, 2021
The StarwebPRNT SDK V1.8.0 has been released.

Star PassPRNT SDK has been updated

December 03, 2021
The Star PassPRNT SDKs for iOS,Android,UWP V2.5.0 has been released.

futurePRNT has been updated

November 12, 2021
The futurePRNT V7.6.0 Lite / futurePRNT V7.6.0 Full has been released.

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