Compare Star Micronics DP8340SM Matrix Printer to Star Micronics TSP847D 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 TSP800 thermal printers are packaged in a small footprint and are ideal for POS, credit card, restaurant, bar code, hospitality, ticketing, label and kiosk applications. Its 4.5" wide paper width facilitates much more information on a receipt than conventional 3" paper.??The super fast 150mm/sec print speed makes it one of the fastest in the industry (customer wait time is significantly decreased. The TSP800 comes with a heavy-duty cutter, which makes it a perfect candidate for ticketing applications. It features internal and external paper loading (through the rear of the printer). The TSP800 also has logo store capability, which adds professionalism to the receipt and will help decrease the total print time. An optional wall or shelf mount bracket lets the TSP800 to be placed anywhere it is needed or will fit for a space saving option. All TSP800's are equipped with a cartridge type interface, which in turn makes changing the interface a snap, especially for end users. Less