At Restaurant Tech Live 2017 (26 – 27 September, ExCeL, London), Star Micronics (Stand 5151) will be demonstrating the future of POS connectivity with pioneering solutions from a number of its leading software partners including AIR Regi / Quandoo, Emperium EPOS, intelligentpos by iZettle, Just eMenu, Nobly POS, Shopwave and SWOOPOS.

 

 

Star offers a range of flexible solutions that can easily be upgraded as your POS system evolves.  From complex hospitality systems to a simple pop-up setup, Star has the expertise and wealth of experience to provide a tailored cost-effective solution. Leading the field in traditional and tablet POS with the very latest Cloud Bluetooth and wireless counter-top and mobile printing solutions for tablet POS applications, Star’s customers in hospitality include McDonald’s, Premier Inn and Costa Coffee.

 

For a high performance counter-top printer the latest addition to the renowned TSP100 futurePRNT™ series is the unique TSP143IIIU – the only USB receipt printer today to communicate and charge simultaneously and directly via a cable with an iPad, iPod or iPhone. By removing the insecurity of wireless connection, this solution seamlessly combines the flexibility and cost savings of tablet POS with the reliability of traditional POS.

 

Managing a large estate of multiple tablets and paired Bluetooth devices means that it can be operationally difficult to maintain the right connection between the right peripherals and devices. The TSP143IIIU changes all this. As well as working with a traditional POS terminal, this printer can connect directly to an iPad, iPod or iPhone using the Apple supplied lightning cable for reliable USB communication as opposed to previous iOS wireless only technologies. Furthermore, this is a cost-effective solution given that a USB printer is cheaper to purchase than a Bluetooth or WiFi version.

Star’s success with the undoubtedly large number of ISVs has been achieved via its attention to detail regarding 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.

 

Demonstrating Star’s focus on connectivity, operators can today purchase a Star TSP654II with a traditional interface in the knowledge that it is future-proofed for whatever cloud strategy the operator wants to adopt and provides an easy, affordable upgrade by simply replacing the traditional interface with the HI X interface.  The interface can also be used with other Star printer models that offer 80/112mm label, ticket and receipt printing – TSP743II and TSP847II as well as SP700 matrix printer. Alternatively, the TSP654II HI X Connect receipt printer is ready for the Cloud with the interface built in. Both solutions offer intelligent printing for modern Cloud retail, logistics and hospitality applications and, in particular, online ordering.

 

The interface supports Star WebPRNT™ technology for local, web based printing as well as Star CloudPRNT™, a technology that allows printing to remote printers from web based apps or smartphones via the included LAN connection or optional, supported, WiFi dongle.

 

For a cost-effective all-in-one tablet POS solution, mPOP™ is a unique combined Bluetooth printer and cash drawer mobile point of purchase station that is low cost and lightweight at just 10cm high and 30cm wide with a sleek design.  With the POPPack option that includes a high quality black or white tablet stand (alternative colours are available if required) and metal plate, users can successfully create a stylish mPOS station. The POPPack design provides a flexible option with the extra security required within a busy retail environment, whilst retaining the mobile element. This provides the ability to securely store or transport the mPOS station at the end of trading.

 

“The hospitality landscape is rapidly evolving”, states Annette Tarlton, Marketing Director, Star Micronics EMEA.  “While traditional POS solutions have the usual important role to play we are witnessing a distinct shift towards tablet POS solutions. Star has developed an extensive portfolio that responds to these market changes. In particular, the unique TSP143IIIU printer is a true game changer allowing operators of all sizes to benefit from the very latest tablet POS technology in the knowledge that connectivity will be maintained at all times.”

 

Background Information on Star Micronics

Founded in 1947, Star Micronics is one of the world’s largest printer manufacturers and has facilities for worldwide production, marketing and support. Employing over 1900 staff and achieving turnover in excess of £250 million, Star Micronics has developed a POS printer portfolio that spans thermal and dot matrix printers and mechanisms, designed for printing barcodes, ticketing, receipts and labelling. Star’s proven technology is also being utilised to install print mechanisms in multimedia kiosk environments. The Star Micronics’ range is available internationally via a distribution channel comprising distributors and dealers.

 

For further information, please visit www.Star-EMEA.com or contact:

 

Annette Tarlton

Marketing Director

Star Micronics EMEA

Tel: +44 (0)1494 471111

Email: [email protected]

Claire Smith

PR Manager

Star Micronics EMEA

Tel: +44 (0)1494 471111

Email: [email protected]