Star SP700 Printers how to emulate Epson Printer

The Star SP700, by default, comes set to use its native Star mode for printing. If need be, using the hardware’s dip switches, you can set it for Epson mode. You usually don’t need to set your printer for Epson mode. However, Epson mode prints tickets using a slightly darker font. It also uses about 10% more paper. If you are finding the kitchen tickets are too faint even with a fresh ribbon, you can switch your Star SP700 to Epson mode using the instructions below.

 Turn off the power to the printer and unplug it.

Flip it upside down.

Unscrew the panel on the bottom. (This will require a Phillips head  screwdriver.) The panel is typically screwed on very tightly by the factory and can take some effort to unscrew. It is very important you have the right sized screwdriver to prevent damaging the screw head when applying effort.

The dipswitch panel is smaller than it might appear in these photos. It’s also important to orient your printer as illustrated above (the front of the printer to your right and the rear with the power/Ethernet ports to the left).

Your printer dip switches will initially be set for “Star Mode”

Push Dip Switch # 4 in the opposite position in line with #2 and #8. (Note: Dip Switch # 2, # 4, and # 8 should all be in the opposite direction of the other switches.)

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