TSP100 ECO futurePRNT

Star Micronics EMEA The World’s 1st Dedicated ECO POS Printer

Mankind has not always

treated its planet as carefully

as it should and we all know

the future consequences

Mankind needs to change how it uses energy if the Earth is to survive

• We have to reduce CO2 emissions to prevent further

global warming

• CO2 is generated from burning Carbon Fuels: principally Cars,

Electricity Production (Coal, Gas or Oil), All Manufacturing and

Heating or Cooling

• The Earth has seen the 10 hottest years on record since 1997

• CO2 production goes hand in hand with Industrial Growth

• 2ºC rise in Global warming may result in the

extinction of 20-30% of the World’s species

Source: UK Met Office

Retailers want to help & need to be seen to be helping,

but have shareholders to consider after years of

recession

The World is finally taking global warming very seriously. Many retailers want to promote their ECO efforts and

“Carbon Footprint” and are now asking for more and more “Green” information to fit

in with their Environmental policies

The POS market therefore needs a

dedicated ECO printer solution based on all

aspects of use and manufacture including -

Packaging Paper Consumption Power Management

Costing NO MORE than the

usual non ECO entry-level solution

The ECO Concept from “Start to Finish”

TSP100 ECO with NEW Industry-leading 4 year limited Warranty

including print head & cutter (Europe, Middle East & South Africa)

Introducing

Yet another innovative solution from Star’s market-leading futurePRNT™ Series

The NEW TSP100 ECO will directly replace the TSP143U at the

same Price by the end of 2010

with all the market-leading innovation of futurePRNT™

…and the ECO Difference

ECO from “Start to Finish”

The TSP100 ECO Difference Power, Paper, Packaging

Inspired by the cheetah, nature's greatest exponent of energy efficiency, the TSP100 ECOuses up to 40% less power than most competitors

Directly “power controlled” by the Host PC, the TSP100 ECO will “sleep” when not active, powering up in less than 0.5 seconds when needed

•using 0.05W in Stand By Mode when the PC is inactive•using an astonishingly-low 29.57W when printing

Saving costs & reducing CO2 emissions from power usage

The TSP100 ECO DifferenceECO POWER MANAGEMENT

Saving Energy & Cost

No On / Off SwitchThe TSP100 ECO is “powered up” by connecting the power cable first and then the USB cable between Printer and the PC. The Printer then “mimics” the PC by going into Sleep Mode during periods of inactivity with less than 0.5 second wake up time

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No ON / OFF Power Switch

Self Test achieved with Feed Button

[1] Connect the Power Cable [2] Connect one side of USB connecter (to Printer or to Host)

[3] Press & Hold down the FEED button for Self Test while connecting the other end of the USB cable

TSP100 ECO satisfies the Low Power Consumption Level Requirements for Energy Star and is one of the first POS printers to achieve this

Note - The TM-T88V is not Energy Star certified if it is not attached to the correct manufacturer’s power supply


The CO2 footprint of a POS Printer is made up of the energy used:

During Manufacture & Disposal of the Printer

During Operation of the Printer

During Production of Paper used by the Printer

Research has shown the major damage comes from the production of paper used. Star has therefore provided a number

of Paper Saving Tools to decrease environmental impact

plus

Star has already invested in a Carbon Offset Program which will compensate for the CO2 emissions created during

the printer’s production, disposal & 5 year energy use

The TSP100 ECO Difference Use the TSP100 ECO Guilt-Free!

Carbon offsetting is the responsible way to compensate for the unavoidable CO2 emissions from our daily lives and economic activities by

supporting the projects that deliver the equivalent CO2 savings elsewhere

Star Micronics has therefore purchased Certified Emission Reductions (CERS) carbon credits derived from the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects as defined by the Kyoto Protocol & registered by CDM Executive Board of UN

The carbon credits purchased will offset the CO2 emissions emitted from the TSP100 ECO manufacturing & disposal process and projected power consumption for up to 5 years (total 33.9 kg/unit) The CERs used will then be cancelled to complete the offsetting process

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Star’s Carbon Offset Program

Customers are encouraged to download a Certificate from www.futurePRNT.com which can then have the leaf sticker taken from the printer and stuck to the certificate to demonstrate the retailer's commitment

The TSP100 ECO DifferenceUse the TSP100 ECO Guilt-Free!

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3mm Top Margin Default

Print On Demand Feature

Up to 50% Auto Receipt Length Reduction

Automatic 80 to 58mm Receipt Width Reduction

Efficient Paper Management allowing

retailers to reduce costs & environmental damage

by using up to 70% less paper with


Does not appear that exciting until you consider -

• TSP100 ECO is the 1st and only partial cut printer to achieve a 3mm Top Margin TM-T88IV & V cannot reverse feed in order to achieve this

• The 3mm Top Margin saves a minimum of 8mm of wasted paper on every receipt, ultimately saving metres & metres / rolls of paper. Not every competitor can even achieve an 11mm Top Margin




How many receipts do you print and just how much paper could you save?

Note any unwanted space at the bottom of receipts, due to old software, can be cropped with futurePRNT’s Cropping Tool

Such Simple Software

– simply click the relevant box, & then Apply Changes below

The TSP100 ECO set-up software can be located in the Windows™ Printer Properties page as usual

Receipts On Demand Particularly relevant for POS stations where the receipt is often left behind due to value of purchase


The On Demand prompt will remind operators to ask if the receipt is needed or not and will appear in the centre of the screen if selected

All transactions can be recorded if the receipt is needed at a later date

Such Simple Software

Click the box to enable On Demand Printing

Decide whether or not to store unwanted receipts for possible reprint at a later date

Then Apply Changes as usual

Automatic 80 to 58mm Reduction


Just how easily is this done?

Set desiredreceipt width


Set desired receipt length


Apply Changesand all receiptswill be scaledto the desiredsettings

What’s in the Box? Star, as today’s most innovative POS printer manufacturer, was the 1st manufacturer to

include all installation accessories in the box increasing customer convenience and reducing packaging

Star has now taken this one step further by eliminating all polystyrene from the box and replacing it with innovative and ethically sourced cardboard packaging

Even the printer’s plastic case is made of halogen-free recyclable plastic


ECO Impact Analysis Tool

Work out how much money and environmental damage you can save by using the Star Impact Analysis Tool in Euros, Dollars, Sterling or Yen!

NEW

The ECO Impact Analysis Tool can be found on the TSP100 ECO Installation CD or www.futurePRNT.com

TSP100 ECOSpecifications

•150 mm/sec Print Speed To put this into context the TSP100 ECO can

produce a 9cm receipt just 0.5 second slower than a more expensive, not so environmentally -friendly 300 mm/second printer

USB Interface with Virtual Serial Port for Legacy Software

TSP100 ECOSpecifications

• 100% Compatibility with TSP100 (Drop-in replacement with no software changes)

• Internal Power Supply • Everything in the Box as with

TSP143U / GT except “unnecessary” power switch cover.

Printer 58 mm Paper SeparatorWall Mount BracketUSB CablePower CableInstallation CD

plus new Vertical Upper Guide

Upper Guide has to be installed when printer is used Vertically

Note : Upper Guide for TSP100ECO is not compatible with Upper Guide for previous TSP100 Series

NEW Upper Guide for Vertical Use

TSP100 ECO Specifications• “Drop-In & Print”, Easy-Load

• Splash Proof Cover & Vertical Boot options

• 4 year warranty on all futurePRNT™ models

• Compatible with most operating systems with WHQL & 64 Bit support for Windows 7 & Vista™

Value-Added Marketing & Set-Up Tools to Help Retailers

“Show Off” Create branded and motivating receipts to inspire customers to return with

futurePRNT’s Receipt Redesign Tools including:

The Image Import Tool can take non pre-sized mono or colour bmps, jpgs or gifs and resize / re-dither to the retailer’s satisfaction using the Receipt Pre-View Tool

The Receipt Cropping Tool, Font Replacement Tool, Coupon Marketing Tool, and Text Trigger Tool all work independently of current retail software allowing customers to pre-determine words to “trigger” coupons and graphics, as well as reshape receipts in up to 18 European languages

The Journal and Multi-Copy Tool truly demonstrates the versatility of Star software. Not only can the user determine how many copies should be printed, but they can also specify the different text and graphics per copy – perfect for DIY stores, pizza delivery houses etc

The Journal Function is for use with software which has no internal electronic journal or where a 2 part dot matrix was previously used

• With the Auto-Text Reversal™ Tool, receipts can easily be turned upside down for user comfort when wall mounted by simply ticking a box in the software or Windows™ printer properties pages.

• Reduce multiple printer installation and maintenance time using the Pre-Installation Set-Up Tool saving all printer settings, logos and coupons on the PC itself. The TSP100 Series are the only printers in the world that never require taking out of the box before on-site installation.

Value-Added Marketing & Set-Up Tools to Help Retailers

“Show Off”

TSP100 ECOLaunch

Two Models Being Launched– TSP143II ECO-230 ECO (White)– TSP143II ECO-230 GRY ECO (GREY)

Note No Tear Bar Version

Availability– May 2010

Pricing– Same as TSP143U Standard Price

TSP100 U / GT (USB) Up to 250 mm/sec

TSP100 LAN The World’s 1st Dedicated Entry-Level LAN POS Printer

TSP100 PUSB The World’s 1st Dedicated Entry-Level PoweredUSB POS Printer

TSP100 ECO SummaryECO from “Start to Finish”

Carbon Offset Program included free-of-charge

Major Power Saving ToolUses 40% less power than most competitors

3 Key Paper Saving Tools 3mm Top Margin Default , Auto Receipt Reduction, On Demand Receipt Tool

ECO Packaging with Set-up Accessories in the Box 1.8m USB interface cable, Power cable, wall mount kit, vertical paper guide, installation CD, 58mm paper guide

4 Year limited Warranty for “Complete” Peace of Mind including print head & cutter (Europe, Middle East & South Africa)

TSP100 ECO with NEW Industry-leading 4 year limited Warranty

including print head & cutter (Europe, Middle East & South Africa)

Introducing

Yet another innovative solution from Star’s market-leading futurePRNT™ Series

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