Star Micronics Adds iOS® and Android™ Printer Drivers

Move supports technology advances, migration to wireless POS

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 drivers for all of its printers. The drivers 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.

"Star Micronics has always been committed to ensuring that its solution provider partners and, in turn, their retailer and hospitality customers, remain at the cutting edge in terms of implementing applications that reflect changing market trends," said Christophe Naasz, director of marketing at Star Micronics America. "Today, an increasing number of retailers and restaurateurs are migrating to mobile POS applications to enhance their own operating efficiencies as well as to meet consumers' heightened demand for immediate service and rapid transaction processing. The availability of iOS and Android drivers on Star Micronics printers will give solution providers the added flexibility to satisfy requests for wireless POS software that may be used to keep up with the trends and leverage the power of these popular hand-held units."

Naasz notes that several of Star Micronics' solution provider partners have already jumped on this bandwagon. Many of Star partners have taken full advantage of the powerful technology built into the iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone and Android devices, connecting to the Internet via high-speed 802.11n Wi-Fi. POS and kitchen printing—along with other functions—can be initiated directly from any of these hand-held devices, over Wi-Fi or through "cloud" computing. Such configurations eliminate the need to walk back and forth between point of sale terminals and printers and create entirely mobile, versatile POS solutions.

"Bringing these drivers to the marketplace is only the beginning for us," Naasz concludes. "The role of mobile devices in the retail and restaurant space is only going to increase in significance as technology evolves. Star Micronics stands fully prepared and committed to supporting new innovations as they emerge."

Tech Support FAQ

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Where can I find programming examples in Java for printing to a Star Micronics Printer?

Star Micronics is proud to release StarIO. StarIO is an API (Application Programming Interface) designed to sit between your application and Star Micronics printer, providing a simple solution for directly communicating to and obtaining status from the printer. StarIO allows the software developer to have full control over application development and will result in increased end-user satisfaction manifest in higher-quality applications developed more rapidly. StarIO also provides full interface flexibility, allowing a single application to communicate with USB, serial, parallel, or ethernet printers.

The file attached to this FAQ is Java sample code using StarIO demonstrating how to send a sample receipt to and receive status from a Star Micronics printer.

This sample code suffices for these Star Micronics printer models:
FVP10, HSP7000, TSP100ECO, TSP100GT, TSP100, TSP650, TSP700II, TSP800II, TSP800Rx, TSP828, TSP1000, SP700, SP500, TUP500, TUP900

Supported Interfaces: Serial, Parallel, USB, Ethernet

Why Does Receipt Paper Fade?

Have you ever taken out a receipt to make a return and noticed that it's starting to fade, or worse yet has become completely unreadable? Do you wonder why this happens? Here's some helpful information that will explain image fade on thermal paper as well as how to avoid it.

Star Printers Compatible with Episys

Certifications open doors to the banking and credit union industries

Star Micronics America today announced that Symitar, a leading provider of core information processing solutions for community banks and credit union, has approved Star Micronics' HSP7000 multi-function check printer/MICR reader and the FVP-10 single station thermal receipt printer as compatible with the Episys software platform. Both integrate seamlessly with the SymForm PDF solution via their hardware integration program.

"Star's HSP7000 series printer/check endorser and FVP-10 printer is a wonderful fit for our clients needs and will be added to our list of approved peripherals," commented Walter Hoffman, Product Manager, Symitar. "We look forward to joint success in working with our common clients."

"Star is extremely excited to see two of our finest printers integrate so easily and be approved with one of the most recognizable financial service organizations in the credit union industry," stated Christophe Naasz, Director of Marketing, Star Micronics. "This is an exciting new relationship for Star and we look forward to our products providing the level of service Symitar is looking for."

The HSP7000 series printer/MICR reader is the fastest one of its kind on the market today. Able to read MICR and endorse checks in one swift pass, the HSP7000 lets you do business simply, swiftly and successfully. The FVP-10 offers users an array of receipt printing benefits that include ultra high-speed receipt printing and front paper loading.

The HSP7000 series printer/MICR reader is the fastest one of its kind on the market today. Able to read MICR and endorse checks in one swift pass, the HSP7000 lets you do business simply, swiftly and successfully. The FVP-10 offers users an array of receipt printing benefits that include ultra high-speed receipt printing and front paper loading. All Episys clients using the corporate standard receipt printing method of SymForm PDF will have access to any assistance needed regarding integration and service of the HSP7000 and FVP-10 with Symitar's banking software. More information on the hardware certification can be found at https://connect.jackhenry.com.