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Star Micronics Demonstrates World's Largest Range Of mPOS Tablet Printing Solutions At Equipmag 2014
[September 12, 2014]

Star Micronics Demonstrates World's Largest Range Of mPOS Tablet Printing Solutions At Equipmag 2014


(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) At Equipmag 2014 (16 - 18 September 2014, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles), international POS printer manufacturer Star Micronics (Stand J 036) will be exhibiting the world's largest range of mPOS tablet printing solutions, as well as demonstrating the latest enhancements to its powerful 38cm high 'All-in-One' interactive communication platform, AsuraCPRNT(TM).



mPOS systems provide a significant number of benefits over fixed POS systems including greater flexibility, reduced costs and enhanced customer service. As a result, the mPOS marketplace is currently experiencing exponential growth worldwide and Star is at the forefront of this mPOS revolution with the widest selection of printers and accessories available today, including: Largest range of desktop Bluetooth Android(TM), Apple(TM) iOS MFi certified and Windows(TM) printers; ProxiPRNT(TM) - unique low cost, flexible solution to enable proximity based printing and secure cash management for mPOS; Largest range of mobile Bluetooth and WiFi printers with the only Bluetooth desktop printers offering 80mm and 112mm receipt, label and ticketing solutions; WebPRNT(TM) - simple platform agnostic receipt printing direct from web based applications to the world's largest range of Bluetooth printers using Star's NEW WebPRNT Browser or via a 'plug-in' interface option; Unique Bluetooth and WiFi mobile cash drawer opening accessory - DK-AirCash; Stylish range of ultra white cash drawers and printers to match the new tablet market; Unique WiFi Power Pack for low cost WiFi printing from any Star LAN printer.

Star's pioneering new mPOS and web-based POS hardware development offers simple integration with all major operating systems and provides dedicated MFi (Made for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch) Apple(TM), Android(TM) and Windows(TM) Bluetooth mobile and desktop printers as well as specialised SDKs to allow simple set-up with all major platforms including Apple iOS(TM), Android(TM), Windows(TM) and Linux(TM).


But Star goes one step further in terms of connectivity having introduced the unique ProxiPRNT BLE beacon that enables the Star printer to always listen for Auto Connect with the relevant tablet / POS device.

From hardware and software solutions to a range of accessories including a unique WiFi Power Pack for low cost WiFi printing directly from tablets, PCs or any mobile device directly to a Star LAN printer and DK-AirCash mobile cash drawer accessory designed to make any RJ11 traditional cash drawer wireless, Star provides reliable low cost printing solutions for today's cloud and tablet-based POS systems.

The new Star WebPRNT Browser available from GooglePlay or the App Store simplifies direct printing from the Web to Star's huge range of low cost ticket / label / kitchen / mobile Bluetooth printers providing unique tablet based Web printing for hospitality and retail applications as well as supporting all current web technologies. Full screen user interface mode is available for OEM/kiosk use with WebPRNT SDKs, including a demonstration page, available from Star's global support site: www.starmicronics.com/support.

Building on its range of POS peripherals, Star will be exhibiting a number of stylish ultra white cash drawers that are sized to meet all requirements, including a small model for the mPOS market with internal space allocation for Star's DK-AirCash peripheral to provide the perfect solution for retailers wanting to design an ultra white, sleek tablet-based POS system.

Retailers have to embrace the latest industry buzz words 'bricks and clicks' in order to survive. And, they have to provide an elegant and low cost in-store solution to achieve just this. As a result, Star has created its own web browser for its 38cm high 'All-in-One' interactive communication platform, the AsuraCPRNT(TM). The Star AsuraBrowser enables easy web page development for developers / end users and provides a powerful in-store solution that brings together all channels for loyalty, couponing, queue management, etc.

As Simon Martin, Director & General Manager, Star Micronics EMEA, states: "Star prides itself on its position as a manufacturer of pioneering mPOS and kiosk printing solutions. With our mPOS tablet printing solutions currently being used in a variety of retail and hospitality environments Star will continue to drive and shape tomorrow's rapidly evolving mPOS marketplace, while the versatility of the AsuraCPRNT(TM) and the wealth of applications possible will ensure its presence in an ever broader range and variety of environments." Background Information on Star Micronics Founded in 1947, Star Micronics is one of the world's largest printer manufacturers and has facilities for worldwide production, marketing and support. Employing over 2600 staff and achieving turnover in excess of 270 million, Star Micronics has developed a POS printer portfolio that spans thermal and dot matrix printers and mechanisms, designed for barcode, ticketing, receipts and labelling. Star's proven technology is also being utilised to develop reader/writer systems for visual/smart and magnetic stripe cards and to install print mechanisms in multimedia kiosk environments. The Star Micronics' range is available internationally via a distribution channel comprising distributors and dealers.

For further information, please visit www.Star-EMEA.com or contact: Annette Tarlton Marketing Director Star Micronics EMEA Tel: +44 (0)1494 471111+44 (0)1494 471111 Email: [email protected] Claire Smith International PR & Marketing Executive Star Micronics EMEA Tel: +44 (0)1494 471111+44 (0)1494 471111 Email: [email protected] SMSAdd to SkypeYou'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype .

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