Star SP542 · Impact bond paper
Star SP542 Paper
3" (76mm) 1-ply bond rolls for the Star SP542 impact printer — 3" × 165'. This is an impact printer: it runs bond paper and a ribbon, not thermal paper.
3" (76mm)3" × 165'1-Ply BondImpact · not thermal
Star SP542 1-Ply Bond Rolls
3" × 165' · Case of 50 rolls · in stock
Price shown is per case.
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Same-day shippingImpact bond & carbonlessSold by the caseReal human support · 1-877-971-1010
Bond, not thermal
The Star SP542 is an impact printer
Use bond paper — not thermal.The Star SP542 prints by striking an ink ribbon against the paper, so it needs plain bond paper (single-ply, or 2-ply carbonless for duplicate tickets). Thermal receipt paper has no ink and will print blank in this machine. If you've been getting faint or blank tickets, the wrong paper type is the usual cause.
You'll also need the ribbon.The Star SP542 is an impact printer, so it prints with an ink ribbon as well as paper. It takes the Star SP200 Black ribbon (RC200).
Specifications
Star SP542 paper specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Paper width | 3" (76mm) |
| Roll size | 3" × 165' (Case of 50 rolls) |
| Media type | Impact bond (not thermal) — 1-Ply Bond, plus 2-ply carbonless |
| Roll core | 7/16" (11mm) |
| Ribbon | RC200 (in stock) |
| Pack | Case of 50 rolls |
Also fits
Other printers that take this roll
These impact printers use the same 3" × 165' 1-ply bond roll. Not sure it's your machine? Call 1-877-971-1010 and we'll confirm.
Star SP542 paper FAQ
Questions about Star SP542 paper
What paper does the Star SP542 use? −
The Star SP542 is an impact printer — it uses 3" (76mm) bond paper and an ink ribbon, not thermal paper. Our fit is the 3" × 165' 1-Ply Bond roll, case of 50 rolls. (Thermal paper will not print in an impact printer.)
Can the Star SP542 print duplicate (2-ply) tickets? +
Yes — the Star SP542 runs 2-ply carbonless bond for a kitchen copy + a customer/record copy. Use the 3" × 95' 2-ply roll instead of the 1-ply.
Does the Star SP542 need a ribbon? +
Yes. As an impact printer the Star SP542 prints through an ink ribbon — it takes the Star SP200 Black ribbon (RC200). Keep a spare with your paper.
Is this thermal paper? +
No. The Star SP542 is an impact (dot-matrix) printer and uses plain bond paper printed through a ribbon. Thermal paper is a different product and will print blank in this machine.
How many rolls come in a case? +
Case of 50 rolls. For larger volumes, call 1-877-971-1010 for bulk pricing.
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