Compare Star Micronics DP8340FC Matrix Label Printer to Star Micronics TSP743D Thermal Label Printer

The DP8340 Series dot-matrix impact printers are designed for heavy-duty applications requiring maximum reliability at a competitive price. Each model is packaged as a printer module and separate power supply module in order to take up a minimum of counter space and make it an ideal printer for mobile applications.??The included cash drawer driver provides a large reduction in system cost as it allows for the use of simple non-intelligent cash drawers. Additional features include two-color printing, one line validation, friction and sprocket versions, and models to accommodate paper from 3.25 inches up to 4.5 inches. Less

The super fast TSP700 series 2-color thermal printer is packaged in a small footprint and is ideal for POS, credit card, restaurant, bar code, hospitality, and kiosk applications. Businesses can really benefit from the ultra high print speed. The TSP700 series enables you to print receipts with logos and bar codes plus add coupons or rebate certificates while decreasing customer wait time. The TSP700 series can store multiple logos or coupons in the printer, allowing you to print a company logo or coupon with every receipt, even when using a serial printer. To keep the customer moving through the entire transaction quickly, the TSP700 series is equipped with an automatic cutter capable of full and partial cuts. Two color thermal printing capability makes it ideal for corporate branding, highlighting specials, coupons, customer loyalty and restaurant applications.??Additional features include three adjustable paper widths, internal and external paper loading, dual cash drawer driver... Less