Star Micronics TSP100III USB Thermal Receipt Printer TSP143IIIU
The Star Micronics TSP100III USB (TSP143IIIU) is a fast 80mm direct thermal receipt printer for retail and hospitality counters. It prints at 250mm per second, has a guillotine auto cutter rated for 2 million cuts and an internal power supply, and connects to a POS terminal or directly to an iPad or iPhone by USB.
Key features
- Fast receipts: 250mm/second print speed at 203dpi.
- Direct iPad and iPhone printing: connect with the Apple-supplied Lightning cable for reliable USB communication, with simultaneous data and device charging.
- Drop-in paper loading: 80mm paper, or 58mm with the included paper guide, on rolls up to 83mm in diameter.
- Durable cutter: guillotine partial-cut auto cutter rated for 2 million cuts.
- Tidy set-up: internal power supply, Energy Star certified, with a vertical wall mount kit in the box.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand / model | Star Micronics TSP100III USB (TSP143IIIU) |
| Print method / resolution | Direct thermal, 203dpi |
| Print speed | 250mm/second |
| Paper width | 80mm (58mm with paper guide) |
| Print width | 72mm (80mm paper), 51mm (58mm paper) |
| Paper thickness | 0.053 to 0.085mm |
| Roll diameter | Up to 83mm |
| Auto cutter | Guillotine partial cut, 2 million cuts |
| Interface | USB 2.0, plus direct connection to iPad/iPhone/iPod via Apple Lightning cable |
| Emulation | Star Graphic Mode; Star Line and ESC/POS via futurePRNT software |
| Sensors | Paper end, cover open |
| Power supply | Internal, Energy Star certified |
| Dimensions / weight | 142 (W) x 204 (D) x 132 (H)mm, 1.68kg |
| Reliability | 60 million lines; cutter 2 million cuts |
| In the box | Printer, 1.8m power cable, vertical wall mount kit, sample paper roll, 58mm paper guide, power switch cover, set-up instructions, 1m USB cable |
| Warranty | 12 months; register free with Star for 3 years |
Compatibility
Star lists drivers for Windows 7, 8 and 10, OPOS and JavaPOS, SDK support for iOS, Android and Windows, and a CUPS driver for Linux and macOS. It uses 80mm (or 58mm) direct thermal paper up to 83mm roll diameter. The Lightning cable for iPad or iPhone connection is supplied with your Apple device, not in the box.
Who it's for
Suited to: cafes, restaurants and retail stores running a Windows POS or an iPad or iPhone POS app. Browse our full printer range, and stock up on 80 x 80mm thermal receipt rolls.
Not suited to: networks that need Bluetooth, LAN or Wi-Fi printing, as this is the USB model.
FAQs
Can it print from an iPad?
Yes, the TSP143IIIU connects directly to an iPad or iPhone using the Apple-supplied Lightning cable, and charges the device at the same time.
What paper does it use?
80mm direct thermal paper, or 58mm with the included paper guide, 0.053 to 0.085mm thick, on rolls up to 83mm in diameter.
How fast does it print?
Up to 250mm per second.
What warranty does it have?
Star Micronics Australia lists a 12-month warranty, with free registration extending it to 3 years.
