1. New Citizen Printer for More Efficient POS Applications – Citizens Systems Europe has released a new point of sale printer that features an LCD screen for easy configuration and delivery of messages. Read our full review of the CT-S801 Thermal Printer.

2. New Handheld Thermal Makes Order Taking a Simpler Process – Partner Tech has released the new OT-100 handheld ordering terminal or mobile POS. It’s a wireless touch screen point of sale aimed at the hospitality industry but could have potential for all retail environments. The system features a flexible operating system, a 4.3” touch screen and Wi-Fi connectivity. It’s even small enough to place in your pocket.

3. What Mobile Payments Will Mean for the Marketing World – Although the Us has been slow to adapt to mobile payments the question still arises as to what will happen to marketing once a consumer uses a mobile phone for purchases instead of their credit card. Starbucks has introduced the use of mobile payments at the POS allowing iPhone users to download a special app that delivers customer loyalty incentives and re-fill a gift card. Perhaps small retailers will be able to learn form the marketing techniques of Starbucks and the 20% of Japanese consumers that have been using mobile payments over the last four years.

4. ISME 09: Seven tips for marketing to families during a recession – Small retail businesses seem to feel the most effects from a downed economy. Here are 7 tips to marketing to families, particularly women during the time of recession. Women will still shop and buy things that their families need but they tend to shop differently when money has become tight.

What’s different? A drastic uptick in private label brand usage, more coupon clipping, and more online research of purchases before getting in the car to head to the store.

5. Consumers say holiday budgets are tight, 85 percent will shop online – After reading this article and looking at the survey results you better hope you have an online presence this holiday season. Even a small retail shop can benefit form having their store or prices online. Connecting with customers online will be crucial during the holidays as 57% of those surveyed said they will shop around online to find the best deal. If your small retail shop is not on the world wide web you could miss out on important holiday sales.

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Star TSP650 Receipt Printer Overview

The TSP650 is an ideal point of sale receipt printer for hospitality or retail establishments. Star Micronics has designed the TSP650 to work with legacy products and still meet the demands of connection speeds. It can be easily configured and features swappable interface options including Ethernet and USB. The reliability and ability to design your own receipts will make the TSP650 a perfect addition to any POS system. Star Micronics TSP650 is a low cost, high performance POS receipt printer that will work effectively in any establishment.

Star TSP650 Receipt Printer Features

• High Speed
• High Reliability
• Small Foot Print
• Two Color Capable
• Drop In & Print Paper Loading
• Swappable Interface Connections
• Recessed Cable Connections
• Horizontal or Vertical Orientation
• Wall Mountable
• Installation CD Included in Box
• futurePRNT Receipt Redesign Software
• ESC/POS™ Emulation
• Easy drop-in replacement
• Simple-to-Use Utilities
• Logo Utility
• Memory Switch Utility
• Ethernet Interface Set Up Utility
• Add logos and coupons to receipts
• Available RS232 serial, IEEE1284 parallel, USB2.0, 10 Base-T Ethernet

Star TSP650 Receipt Printer Specifications

• Printer Method: Direct Line Thermal
• Print Speed: 30 Receipts Per Minute (150 mm/sec)
• Models Available: Tear Bar or Auto Cutter
• Print Resolution: 203 dpi
• No. of Columns: 48 / 64
• Font Size: 9 x 24
• Character Set: ANK 95, 32 Int 128 Graphic
• International Code Pages: Star Mode=40. ESC/POS™= 6 + 1 blank allowing an additional character page to be added
• Bar Codes: 9 versions / PDF 417
• Line Spacing: 3 mm or 4 mm or programmable
• Paper Width: 80mm standard, Adjustable 58mm with paper guide
• Paper Thickness: 0.065 ~ 0.85mm
• Paper Roll Diameter: Up to 83 mm
• Maximum Print Width: 80mm paper = 72mm, 58mm paper = 50.8mm
• Logo Store Capacity: 2 Mbit Flash ROM with Graphic Management Software
• Power Supply: External, Requires PS60A External Power Supply
• Emulation Modes: Star Mode, ESC/POS™
• Dimensions: 142mm(W) x 202(D) x 132(H) mm

Accessories Included with TSP650:
Installation CD with Drivers and Configuration Utility, Wall Mount Bracket, Vertical Mount Accessory, 58mm Paper Guide, Power Switch Cover, Set Up Guide, Start Up Paper Roll

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Star TSP700II Receipt Printer Overview

Star Micronics TSP100GT has all the exciting features of the TSP100 All-In-One combined the speed of the TSP700II. This point of sale receipt printer includes everything you need to start printing directly out of the box with a remarkable printing speed of 45 RPM. The TSP100GT is the future of POS printing allowing you to design professional graphics to enhance all your receipts. The printer is very easy to setup with its plug and play technology and drop in and print paper loading. Star Micronics has made the TSP100GT the best buy for a fast, efficient, professional point of sale receipt printer.

Star TSP100GT Receipt Printer Features

• All in One Box
• Ultra High Speed
• High Reliability
• Small Foot Print
• Embedded Power Supply
• Two Color Capable
• New Stylish Colors
• Drop In & Print Paper Loading
• Recessed Cable Connections
• Horizontal or Vertical Orientation
• Wall Mountable
• Installation CD Included in Box
• WHQL
• futurePRNT Receipt Redesign Software
• ESC/POS™ Emulation
• futurePRNT Configuration Utility
• Add Graphics
• Target Marketing
• Text Replacement
• Enhance Barcodes
• Print Preview Tool
• Electronic Journal
• Text Reversal
• OPOS/JPOS Configuration
• Virtual Serial Port to USB

Star TSP100GT Receipt Printer Specifications

• Printer Method: Direct Line Thermal
• Print Speed: 45 Receipts Per Minute (250 mm/sec)
• Models Available: Tear Bar or Auto Cutter
• Print Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots per mm)
• No. of Columns: Star Mode = 40, ESC/POS™ Font A 42 Font B 64
• Font Size: 12 x 24
• Character Set: ANK 95, 32 Int 128 Graphic plus Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese
• International Code Pages: Star Mode=40. ESC/POS™= 6 + 1 blank allowing an additional character page to be added
• Bar Codes: 9 versions / PDF 417, Maxicode Option
• Line Spacing: 3 mm or 4 mm or programmable
• Paper Width: 80mm standard,58mm with paper guide
• Paper Thickness: 0.065 ~ 0.85mm
• Paper Roll Diameter: Up to 83 mm
• Maximum Print Width: 80mm paper = 72mm,58mm paper = 50.8mm
• Logo Store Capacity: Unlimited
• Power Supply: Internal with power cable supplied
• Emulation Modes: Star Mode, ESC/POS™
• Dimensions: 142mm(W) x 204(D) x 132(H) mm

Accessories Included with TSP100GT :
Installation CD with Drivers and futurePRNT Receipt ReDesign Software, Wall Mount Bracket, Auto Reverse Text Output Software, Vertical Mount Accessory, 58mm Paper Guide, 6ft Interface Cable, 6ft Power Cable, Power Switch Cover

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Star TSP700II Receipt Printer Overview

Star Micronics TSP700II printer boasts the amazing printing speed of 48 receipts per minute. If you are looking for a great addition to your POS Software and would like to get your customers through the line fast than you need to consider this great point of sale receipt printer. The TSP700II has sharp graphics for great company logos or coupons to be printed directly on the receipt. This is a new design by Star Micronics that helps keep dust and other harmful elements out extending the life of the TSP 700II. This printer is ideal for high volume retail businesses and offers the best warranty in the point of sale hardware industry.

Star TSP700II Receipt Printer Features

• Ultra High Speed
• High Reliability
• Ultra Reliable Guillotine Auto Cutter
• Small Foot Print
• Two Color Capable
• Drop In & Print Paper Loading
• Swappable Interface Connections
• Included Interface Cover
• Horizontal or Vertical Orientation
• Spill / Dust Proof Design
• Rear Feed Slot
• Double Resolution Mode
• 2D Bar Code Printing
• Wall Mountable
• Maintenance Counter
• WHQL Certified
• Installation CD Included in Box
• Partial futurePRNT Receipt Redesign Software
• ESC/POS™ Emulation
• Easy drop-in replacement
• Simple-to-Use Utilities
• Logo Utility
• Memory Switch Utility
• Ethernet Interface Set Up Utility

Star TSP700II Receipt Printer Specifications

• Printer Method: Direct Line Thermal
• Print Speed: 48 Receipts Per Minute (250 mm/sec)
• Models Available: Auto Cutter
• Print Resolution: 203×203 dpi, 406×203 dpi
• No. of Columns: 48 / 64 or 58 / 71 (Depends on Paper Width) Includes 1st column print for lottery applications
• Font Size: 12 x 24
• Character Set: ANK 95, 32 Int 128 Graphic
• International Code Pages: Star Mode=40. ESC/POS™= 6 + 1 blank allowing an additional character page to be added
• Bar Codes: 9 versions / PDF 417, QR, Maxicode Option
• Line Spacing: 3 mm or 4 mm or programmable
• Paper Width: 80mm standard, 82.5mm and 58mm with paper guide
• Paper Thickness: 0.065 ~ 0.015mm
• Paper Roll Diameter: Up to 100 mm
• Maximum Print Width: 80mm paper = 72mm, 82.5mm paper = 80mm, 58mm paper = 50.8mm
• Logo Store Capacity: Unlimited
• Power Supply: External, Requires PS60A External Power Supply
• Emulation Modes: Star Mode, ESC/POS™
• Dimensions: 147mm(W) x 213(D) x 148(H) mm

AccessoriesIncluded with TSP700II:
Installation CD with Drivers, Configuration Utility, and Value Add Utility modeled after futurePRNT Software, Wall Mount Bracket, Interface Cover, 58mm Paper Guide, Power Switch Cover

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