The Star TSP654II is the first and only 80 & 58mm receipt and ticket AirPrint POS printer certified by Apple.
AirPrint is an Apple technology providing easy mobile printing solutions for Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod and MacBook users on any private network. Using AirPrint, retailers can print without installing specific printer drivers allowing freedom of movement with the ability to print to Star’s TSP654II from anywhere within the business network system. AirPrint support comes preinstalled on iOS devices, allowing the user to discover and output to the desired printer.
Star’s TSP654II perfectly fits the bill to be the first certified Apple AirPrint POS printer with its fast 300 mm per second print speed, high quality 203 dpi print, compact footprint and aesthetic design. It can be used in vertical or horizontal mode and includes a wall mount bracket in the box as standard. The ergonomic design with splash proof cover option and easy “Drop-In & Print” paper loading make it perfect for Tablet POS in retail or hospitality. The printer is available with charcoal black or ultra white casing and will match the Star CB2002 ultra white and black cash drawer options (Please note: AirPrint has limited ability to control cash drawers).
The TSP654II AirPrint will provide Ethernet & WiFi use with an Apple WiFi alliance certified dongle (EDIMAX EW-7811UN) included in the box with EU &UK supplies
AirPrint users and developers should be aware of the limitations of Apple’s AirPrint, which was primarily designed for domestic use and not Tablet POS business use. Star offers a number of developer tools for ISVs and software houses such as Star PassPRNT which could provide a more effective solution providing status back to the application as the key advantage.
Star PassPRNT Development Tool vs AirPrint Solution for the iOS Developer
Status feedback for the retailer PassPRNT informs the user if there are any printing issues – print job complete etc. – this is not so with AirPrint
User Comfort PassPRNT & StarPRNT SDKs can provide a simple print button whilst AirPrint is not so simple. AirPrint will typically print a complete web page and then the user has to use the OS functions to send to AirPrint. PassPRNT can be triggered by a link on the page, avoiding confusion over which page to print.
Cash Drawer Control – AirPrint has limited ability to control cash drawers
Performance – PassPRNT is faster. AirPrint can take up to 20 seconds to produce the printed receipt
PassPRNT gives more print control – Apple’s rules determine how the receipt is printed e.g. max receipt length is set by Apple. The final receipt can therefore look clumsy and not match important customer brand requirements.
Features
Apple AirPrint™ POS receipt printer
Versatile thermal receipt printer for traditional POS and mobile, tablet and web-based POS systems
High performance thermal printing at 300mm per second
“Drop-In & Print” Easy Paper Load
High quality 203 dpi print quality with barcode capability including 2D for receipts, coupons and ticketing
Compact horizontal or vertical footprint
60,000,000 lines CRT reliability
Autocutter as standard
TSP654II AirPrint will provide Ethernet & WiFi use with an Apple WiFi alliance certified dongle (EDIMAX EW-7811UN) included in the box with EU &UK supplies
TSP654II versions available: TSP654II AirPrint, TSP654II HI X Connect, TSP654IIBI Bluetooth, TSP654II WebPRNT, TSP654IIE Ethernet, TSP654IIU USB, TSP654IID Serial, TSP654IIC Parallel, TSP654SK Restick Label Printer, TSP654II No Interface
