Dot matrix printer Star Micronics SP742ME3 — wired, 160×245×152 mm, grey, media thickness 0.06–0.085 mm

The Star Micronics SP742ME3 is an advanced high-speed two-colour dot matrix receipt printer designed for reliable impact printing in retail, hospitality and industrial POS environments. Compact (160 × 245 × 152 mm) and finished in grey, it supports media thickness from 0.06 to 0.085 mm and accommodates continuous-form receipts and multi-part forms. The model features a Clamshell™ design for quick paper loading and can print vertically or horizontally to suit different installation spaces.

Advantages

The SP742ME3 delivers fast impact printing up to 8.9 lines per second and offers optional two-colour printing for logos and promotional coupons. Its splash-resistant, easy-clean housing and optional wall mount bracket or integrated buzzer make it suitable for bar and kitchen environments. Multiple interface options including USB, LAN, Hi X Connect with WebPRNT and CloudPRNT plus Bluetooth support flexible connections to traditional POS systems, tablet POS and cloud/web-based order printing. Free marketing tools allow adding two-colour graphics without changing existing software.

Suitable for

• Retail receipts and point-of-sale printing
• Hospitality locations: bars, kitchens and food service counters
• Printing multi-part forms and continuous-form receipts
• Environments requiring durable impact printing and low running costs

Key specifications

• Dimensions: 160 × 245 × 152 mm
• Media thickness: 0.06–0.085 mm
• Print technology: Dot matrix (impact) with two-colour option
• Print speed: Up to 8.9 lines per second
• Design: Clamshell™ for easy paper loading; splash-resistant housing
• Interfaces: Wired options plus USB, Bluetooth, LAN, Hi X Connect with WebPRNT and CloudPRNT (depending on model/configuration)
• Mounting: Tabletop or optional wall mount; integrated buzzer optional

How to use

Install the printer on a stable surface or mount it on a wall using the optional bracket. Load continuous-form paper or multi-part forms using the Clamshell™ cover for quick and straightforward media replacement. Connect the printer to your POS, tablet or network using the available wired or wireless interfaces and install the appropriate driver or integrate via WebPRNT/CloudPRNT if using web-based software. Configure two-colour printing or buzzer settings according to your application and test print to verify alignment and paper feed.

Usage recommendations

Use paper within the specified thickness range (0.06–0.085 mm) and maintain a clean, dry environment to preserve the splash-resistant finish. Select the interface option that matches your POS hardware or cloud setup and use the provided marketing tools to add two-colour logos and coupons without changing existing software.