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Star Micronics TSP143IIIU GRY US (39472310) receipt printer
Direct-line thermal desktop printer prints 43 receipts per minute at 203 dpi with USB power and auto-cutter
- Interface typeUSB
- Power drawAverage 1.6 Amp. Printing, 0.1 Amp. Standby
- Printing methodDirect Line Thermal
- Printer categoryDesktop
- Printing speed43 RPM
- Max monochrome resolution203 dpi (8 dots per mm)
- High-speed 43 RPM thermal printing for quick receipts
- Direct line thermal at 203 dpi gives clear text and barcodes
- Auto-cutter with emergency tear bar handles paper jams fast
- Works with 80 mm or 58 mm rolls for flexible media
- USB powered so no separate power supply is needed
POS receipt printer for retail counters
The Star Micronics TSP143IIIU GRY US (39472310) is a desktop thermal printer built for point-of-sale stations. It prints receipts at 43 RPM using direct line thermal technology at 203 dpi resolution. The unit includes an auto-cutter with a front tear bar and supports 80 mm or 58 mm paper widths. USB connectivity works with Windows and Mac operating systems.
USB interface and MFi support
The single specification that decides fit is the USB interface with MFi certification for Apple device connectivity. A standard USB cable is included and the printer draws power from the USB port at 1.6 Amp average. No separate power supply is required for this model. Buyers who need Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or serial connections must choose a different variant.
Sustained thermal printing duty
Under continuous operation the mechanism is rated for 60 million lines MCBF between failures. The auto-cutter performs partial guillotine cuts repeatedly without jamming. Operating temperature range spans 5 to 45 degrees Celsius at 10 to 90 percent humidity non-condensing. Environments exceeding these limits or requiring full-cut separation should evaluate other options.
How it compares
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- Price $99.99
- Cheaper than about 76% of the 201 comparable items (median $254.99).
Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Star Micronics |
| Product line | TSP100III |
| Model name | TSP143IIIU GRY US (39472310) |
| Product color | Gray |
| Printer category | Desktop |
| Performance | |
| Printing speed | 43 RPM |
| Max monochrome resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots per mm) |
| Ports & slots | |
| Interface type | USB |
| Power | |
| Power draw | Average 1.6 Amp. Printing, 0.1 Amp. Standby |
| Power supply | USB Port |
| Size & build | |
| Product dimensions | 5.19 in × 5.59 in × 8.03 in |
| Product weight | 3.79 lb (1.72 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 2.67 kg |
| Package size | 269 × 234 × 216 mm |
| Compatibility | |
| Accepted media sizes | Width: 80 mm standard, 58 mm with paper guide Thicknes: 0.053–0.085 mm Roll Diameter : Up to 83 mm |
| OS compatibility | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows XP 32 Bit, Vista 32 / 64-bit, Windows 7 32 / 64-bit, Server 2008 32 / 64-bit, XP Embedded |
| Mac compatibility | Mac, Mac OS X |
| Environment & compliance | |
| Humidity range operating | 10% - 90% RH (without condensation) |
| Maximum operating temperature | 45 degrees Celsius |
| Minimum operating temperature | 5 degrees Celsius |
| More details | |
| Printing method | Direct Line Thermal |
| Supported barcodes | Extended barcode functionality - 9 versions / PDF 417, Maxicode Option |
| Cutter type | Auto-Cutter with Emergency tear bar on the front guide; Guillotine (Partial Cut Only) |
| Reliability MCBF | 60 Million Lines |
Questions about this item
What does the 43 RPM print speed mean for daily counter use?
It produces receipts at 250 mm per second, so queues move quickly even during peak periods.
What does the USB interface cap in practice?
The single USB port handles both data and power, so no separate mains adapter is required.
What physical space does the printer need for mounting?
It includes a wall-mount bracket and accepts 80 mm or 58 mm rolls up to 83 mm diameter.
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