Star SDK with Android and iOS packages available for download on Star's web site

Move supports technology advances, migration to wireless POS

As reported last month, once again demonstrating its industry-leading position by supporting the latest advances in technology, Star Micronics America has announced the availability of iOS and Android SDK for all of its printers. The SDK allow end-users to utilize Star Micronics printers in tandem with Apple iPad™, iPod Touch®, iPhone® and Android devices to generate receipts and perform related functions in retail and restaurant environments.

Now, Star Micronics is proud to announce that the SDKs are available, at no cost, with Star's Software Development Kit, via download from Star's website.

Star Micronics is fully committed to supporting developers and proudly provides the StarIO SDK! This powerful API enables programmers to implement all printing features and functionality quickly and easily, streamlining the process of adding full-featured printing to software applications.

StarIO is available in a variety of programming languages and environments including Windows®, Linux™, Mac®, Android™, Blackberry®, and iOS (iPad™, iPhone®, iPod Touch®). Simply visit, www.starmicronics.com/Supports to download the SDK today.

Tech Support FAQ

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How do I install my USB TSP100/TSP100GT on Mac OS X Snow Leopard?

Star Micronics has been a long time supporter of Mac environments and is proud to offer support for Snow Leopard. The PDF in the Attachments section of this FAQ contains instructions on installing a USB TSP100U / TSP100GT on Mac OS X Snow Leopard.

Installing a USB TSP100 on Mac OSX Snow Leopard.pdf (892.6Kb)

How do I configure Harms Software Inc's Millennium Software for printing to my TSP100?

Harms Software Inc has developed a step-by-step walkthrough detailing how to install the TSP100U and configure it for printing from Millennium. To access this document, kindly visit Harms Software Inc's website and enter your log in information: https://mymillennium.harms-software.com

Star Micronics Printers Certified for KissPOS Software

Combined Printing, Point of Sale Solution Yields Competitive Edge

Star Micronics America today announced that software company Keep It Simple Software has certified Star Micronics' TSP100 family of thermal receipt printers, which includes the TSP100ECO, TSP100U, and the TSP100GT, as well as, Star's TSP650, TSP700II, SP700 and SP500 to operate with Version 3.0 of its KissPOS (formerly RegistWARE) point of sale software.

An affordable, comprehensive, and user-friendly point of sale solution, KissPOS Version 3.0 incorporates such Microsoft tools and innovations as .NET and SQL Database, enabling independent retailers and restaurateurs to run their businesses, rather than worry about the point of sale. It is the only software of its kind to feature Flex-Screen, a proprietary technology that allows point of sale systems to be designed to suit end-users' specific needs as well as to be entirely intuitive, thereby decreasing training time and errors while improving customer service. Other features of KissPOS Version 3.0 include a time-and-attendance module, price-embedded bar codes, purchase order generating and tracking capability, a 100% touch screen interface and easy data import/export.

"The explosion of information and competition makes it even more important for small business owners to stay on top of their operations," said Greg Boerner, president of discountPOS, which owns Keep It Simple Software. "KissPOS Version 3.0 simplifies this process. The Star Micronics TSP100 is the perfect complement in that regard, for our existing dealers and their end-user customers, as well as, for the partners and end-users we are looking to serve going forward."

"Star Micronics is proud to have one of its best-performing, most popular thermal point of sale printers certified by a progressive solutions provider like discountPOS," added Christophe Naasz, Director of Marketing, Star Micronics. "KissPOS Version 3.0 and the TSP100 units are an ideal pairing."

Affordably priced and offering the most advanced printing technology in their class, TSP100 printers come with all standard operating systems drivers, including Windows®, Linux™ and Mac OS X, as well as, specialty drivers like OPOS and JavaPOS. Simple utilities, including a receipt design tool, coupon marketing tool and auto-text reversal, enhance overall functionality. Other features that add value to the TSP100 encompass a print speed of up to 45 receipts per minute (GT model) and "drop-in-and-print" paper loading.