Star Thermal Ribbon Cassette SP700 - Black

This thermal ribbon cassette is specifically designed for use with Star kitchen printers, providin...

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The Star Thermal Ribbon Cassette SP700 is designed for professional kitchen environments using Star SP700 series impact printers. It provides consistent, high-contrast black and red printing, which is essential for clearly distinguishing order modifications or urgent items in a busy kitchen setting. While it excels in durability and legibility, users should note that this is an impact printing accessory rather than a thermal label supply, and it is specifically optimized for compatible Star dot-matrix hardware.

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ColourBlack
Model Part NumberRB3157FNBR
BrandStar

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FAQs

Does this ribbon work with all Star printers?

No, this ribbon is specifically designed for the Star SP700 impact printer series.

Can I use this for black-only printing?

Yes, you can configure your driver settings to print in black only if the red functionality is not required.

How do I know when the ribbon needs replacing?

The ink will gradually fade and become harder to read on the paper tickets.

Is the ink waterproof?

The ink is designed for standard kitchen usage but is not intended to be submerged or used in extreme moisture.

Does it come with a new print head?

No, this is a replacement ink ribbon cassette only.

Troubleshooting

Print is faint or unreadable

Ensure the ribbon is seated correctly on the print head and that the tension knob has been tightened to remove slack.

Only one color is printing

Check your printer software settings to ensure the 'two-color' mode is enabled in the driver configuration.

Ribbon is bunching or jamming

Remove the cassette, flatten the ribbon carefully, and ensure no paper debris is caught in the path.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Reliable dual-color printing for clear order management
  • Easy installation process reduces kitchen downtime
  • High-quality ink prevents fading on kitchen order tickets
  • Specifically calibrated for Star SP700 hardware compatibility

Cons

  • Compatible only with specific Star impact printers
  • Requires proper ribbon advancement to avoid smearing
  • Not intended for standard thermal label printing

Setup, Compatibility & Care

To install the ribbon, power off your Star SP700 printer and open the front cover. Remove the old cassette by pulling it gently upward. Insert the new cassette by lining up the ribbon pins with the slots on the print head. Turn the ribbon tensioning knob on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack before closing the cover.

Care Tip: Always keep spare ribbons stored in their original sealed packaging in a cool, dry place to ensure the ink remains fresh. Do not touch the print head directly, as oils from skin can interfere with hardware performance.

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