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Star Micronics SP700 Series Printer Paper & Ribbon Supplies

Paper Roll Products & Recommendations For Your Star SP700 Series / Star SP742 Impact Printer


Star's SP700 series receipt/kitchen printers are among the most popular Point of Sale (POS) printers in the retail and food service industries. Their spash-resistance and easy-to-clean design makes them ideal for hospitality printers in a bar or kitchen. POS Supply Solutions carries a variety of Bond and Carbonless receipt paper rolls, as well as ink ribbons for your Star SP700 printer. Check out our product recommendations and answers to the most popular questions about the Star SP700 kitchen printer below.


Q: What are the different SP700 series models?

A: There are a few on the market, including the Star Micronics SP700, Star Micronics SP712, Star Micronics SP717, Star Micronics SP742, and Star Micronics SP747.


Q: What ink ribbons work with Star SP700 series printers?

A. The printer ribbon used in Star SP 700 receipt printers is the RC700 Ribbon Cartridge. Star branded and compatible ribbons are available in Black/Red, or Black, and in stock for same-day shipping.


Q. What size paper do Star SP-700 printers take?

A. The standard Star SP700 printer paper size is 3 inches wide. Roll length can vary, and the material can range from 1-Ply Bond paper, to 2-Ply and 3-Ply Carbonless paper rolls. Our best selling Star SP700 paper rolls include:

Q. Are there other receipt rolls that I can use?

A. Other paper rolls that we recommend for your Star SP-700 printer include:

Q. Can I use a thermal paper roll in my Star SP742 printer?

A. Unfortunately, no. Star Micronics SP700 Series printers are impact / dot matrix printers, meaning that they require an ink ribbon and cannot take thermal paper rolls. Carbonless and Bond paper rolls will work with your SP700 series printer.


Q: Can I use a 3 ply / part paper roll in my SP700?

A: Yes, you can use our 3" x 65' 3-Ply Carbonless Paper Rolls. They are white on the top ply, canary/yellow in the middle ply, and pink on the bottom third ply.


Q. What is the biggest paper roll my SP700 series printer will hold?

A. Check out our 3" x 190' White 1-Ply Bond Paper (50 Rolls) or 3" x 100' 2-Ply Carbonless Paper - White/Canary (50 Rolls) for larger roll options.


Need more help with your Star SP700 impact printer? Check out the links below for more info.

Installing & Replacing Printer Ribbons In Your POS Impact Printers
Star SP712 / 742 Series Hardware Manual (Troubleshooting, Installation, etc.)


We hope this answers all your questions, and that you feel confident in choosing the right paper and printer ribbons for your SP700 printer. POS Supply's products are always top-quality and priced right - plus, we offer fast delivery and FREE Shipping on orders of $49 and over! Find out how to save more time and money through our autoship program.

POS Supply can also customize any paper roll for your Star printer. Pre-print logos, coupons, surveys and other branding on the back of your receipts and maximize your brand visibility! Learn more about Custom Printed Paper Rolls here.


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