Networked two-colour kitchen dockets on plain bond paper that survive heat, steam and grease.
76mm bond paper9-pin impact dot-matrixUp to 8.9 lines/secEthernet / LANTwo-colour (red/black)Auto-cutter
The Star SP742 Ethernet impact receipt printer is a 9-pin dot-matrix kitchen printer built for hot, greasy hospitality environments where thermal printing fails. It prints durable two-colour dockets on plain bond paper, includes an auto-cutter, and shares one printer across multiple POS terminals over a wired Ethernet (LAN) network.
Why choose the Star SP742
Built for the kitchen Impact dot-matrix on plain bond paper produces durable dockets that survive heat, steam and grease.
Networked over Ethernet Several POS terminals can send orders to the one shared kitchen printer over your LAN.
Fast and high-volume Up to 8.9 lines/sec with a 22-million-line reliability rating for relentless service.
Up to 3-ply copies Print an order plus copies in one pass for kitchen, pass and customer records.
Two-colour printing Black and red (with the RC700BR ribbon) to make new items or priority orders stand out.
Low-maintenance design Splash-resistant body, clamshell drop-in paper loading and an auto-cutter.
8.9
lines/sec print speed
9-pin
impact dot-matrix head
22M
lines reliability (MCBF)
3-ply
copies in one pass
One printer, the whole kitchen
Plug the SP742 into your network, assign it an IP address, and add it in your POS as a LAN printer. Every terminal on the floor can then fire orders to the one shared kitchen printer. Drop a fresh bond roll into the clamshell, click in an RC700 ribbon, and the auto-cutter tears each docket cleanly. Because it prints by impact rather than heat, dockets stay sharp and legible right beside the grills and steamers.
Specifications
Brand / Model
Star Micronics SP742 (SP742ME)
Print method
9-pin impact dot matrix
Print speed
Up to 8.9 lines/sec
Colour printing
Two-colour (black/red) with RC700BR ribbon
Paper
Plain bond paper roll, 76 mm (3-inch); up to 42 columns
Copy capability
Up to 3-ply (original plus copies)
Ribbon
Star RC700B (black) / RC700BR (black/red), available separately
Note: a ribbon is not included, order an RC700BR black/red ribbon separately
Frequently asked questions
Why use an impact printer in the kitchen instead of a thermal one?
Thermal receipts darken and fade in heat and steam, so they struggle next to grills and pass counters. The SP742 uses impact dot-matrix printing on plain bond paper, which stays clearly readable in hot, humid, greasy kitchens, prints a copy (up to 3-ply), and uses red as well as black to make orders stand out, which is why impact printers are the kitchen standard.
Which ribbon does it use, and is one included?
The SP742 uses a Star RC700 ribbon: RC700B for black, or RC700BR for two-colour black/red. A ribbon is not included with this model, so add one below along with bond paper rolls.
Will this work with my POS software or system?
It connects over Ethernet and uses Star and ESC/POS commands, so it works as a kitchen or receipt printer with a wide range of POS systems. As with any POS hardware, some cloud POS apps (for example Square) only support specific models, so check this printer against your POS provider's supported-hardware list, or contact our team on 1300 026 062 and we'll confirm compatibility with your setup before you buy.
What paper does it use?
76 mm (3-inch) plain bond paper rolls, not thermal paper. The common 76 x 76 mm roll fits, including 2-ply or 3-ply when you need copies.
How do I set it up on the network?
Connect it by Ethernet and assign an IP address using Star's configuration utility (or your DHCP server), then add it in your POS as a network/LAN printer. Call our team on 1300 026 062 if you'd like a hand.
Application use cases
Restaurant & cafe kitchens: durable two-colour dockets that survive heat and steam, shared across terminals over Ethernet
Bars & QSR: fast 8.9 lines/sec order printing through a noisy rush
Dry cleaners & laundries: hard-wearing tags and multi-part tickets that hold up through cleaning, pressing and steam
Networked multi-terminal venues: one shared printer for several POS stations
Don't forget your consumables
The SP742 needs a Star RC700 ribbon (RC700BR for two-colour black/red) plus 76 x 76 mm plain bond rolls, both ordered separately. It does not use thermal paper.
The Star SP742 Ethernet (SP742ME) is a 9-pin impact dot-matrix receipt and kitchen printer that prints two-colour (black/red) dockets on 76 mm plain bond paper at up to 8.9 lines per second, supports up to 3-ply copies, includes an auto-cutter and a drawer kick-out port, and connects over Ethernet so multiple POS terminals can share one networked kitchen printer. It uses a Star RC700 ribbon (RC700B black or RC700BR black/red) and plain bond rolls rather than thermal paper, making it the durable choice for hot, steamy, greasy hospitality kitchens where thermal print fades.
Star Micronics SP742 · SP742ME · 9-pin impact dot-matrix · Ethernet / LAN · two-colour black/red · 76mm bond paper · auto-cutter · RC700BR ribbon · kitchen docket printer · up to 3-ply · 8.9 lines/sec · GTIN 088047294798
Brand: Star Micronics
Model: SP742
Print Method: Impact Dot Matrix (9-pin)
Print Speed: Up to 8.9 lines/sec
Colour Printing: Two-colour (black/red)
Paper Width: 76 mm (3-inch)
Columns: 42
Copy Capability: Up to 3-ply
Interface: Ethernet
Cutter: Auto-cutter
Reliability (MCBF): 22 million lines
Compatible Ribbon: Star RC700B / RC700BR
Colour: Grey
Warranty: 12 Months Return to Base
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Star SP742 Ethernet Impact Receipt Printer (Auto-Cutter, Grey)
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