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Star® DP8340 Dot Matrix Printer

  • Separate 115/230 VAC power supply with 12 VDC output 
  • Two-color printing using two-color ribbon 
  • Drawer kickout driver 
  • One line validation 
  • Wide paper 

Approvals

Some approval documents are available to view by clicking the icons below.

UL Listed CSA

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm California Proposition 65

The Star DP8340 dot-matrix printer provides users the option to print in wide format. A receipt up to 4.4 inches wide can be generated with this versatile dot-matrix printer.

Number Of Print Columns:
40 columns, 12 cpi

Print Speed:
Approximately 2 lines/sec

Print Direction:
Bidirectional

Line Spacing:
1/6 in

Paper Feed Method:
Friction Feed or Sprocket Feed

Paper Feed Speed:
Approximately 12 lines/sec

Character Set:
ASCII: 96 characters; International and symbol: 64 characters; 
Block graphics: 64 characters

Font Configuration:
Ordinary characters: 5 x 9 dots; Block graphics: 6 x 6 dots

Character Size: 
(H x W): 0.09 in x 0.06 in
(2.42 mm x 1.71 mm)

Dot Spacing:
(H x W): 0.01 in x 0.01 in
(0.35 mm x 0.35 mm)

Print Area:
3.31 in (84.3 mm)

Print Buffer:
Approximately 1.5 KB

Serial Interface:
RS-232, 150 to 9,600 band

Power Supply Unit:
115/230 VAC, 12 VDC output

Paper Type:
Ordinary and carbonless copy paper

Paper Width:
4.5 in (114.3 mm)

Roll Diameter:
80 mm outer diameter (Max)

Paper Thickness:
Maximum 0.09 mm

Copy Capabilities:
1 copy plus 1 original: 0.005 in (max 0.13 mm)

Paper End:
Paper should not be attached to the core

Ribbon Color: 
Black and red

Ribbon Material:
Nylon (#40 denier)

Ribbon Size:
0.5 in x 20 ft (13 mm x 6 m)

Spool:
Width: 0.5 in (13 mm); Diameter (2 spool): 1.3 in (35 mm) 

Operating Temperature:
41° F to 104° F (5° C to 40° C)

Operating Humidity: 
10% to 80% RH

Storage Temperature:
-4° F to 158° F ( to 20° C to 70° C)

Storage Humidity: 
5% to 95% RH, 104° F (+40° C)

Head Life:
70 million characters

Printer Reliability:
5.0 million lines MCBF (except head life)

Approvals:
UL listed, CSA approved

Warranty:
Three-year limited warranty on parts; one-year limited warranty on print head

Resources / Downloads

Title Version Revision Download Email Category Archived
Star DP8340 Series Service Manual, 1st Edition Download Email Printers No
Star DP8340 Series User Manual Download Email Printers No
Star DP8340R Series User Manual Download Email Printers No

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Custom Label Format Form Download Email

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Star Printers Replacement Parts Catalog Page Download Email

Options

Accessories & Consumables

Part # Description List Price Cart
20447 Ribbon Spool,1/2 in Wide x 32 ft Long 1-1/4 DIA Spools Purple 160/260/543 Tape DP8340

List Price: $10.50

20448 Paper Roll,4.5in Wide 7/16 in Core, 3 in OD, 165ft Long, 1 Ply White Bond Star DP8340 Hecon

List Price: $9.50

42672 Paper Roll,4-1/2 x 95 ft 2 Ply Friction Feed 3 in OD Star DP8340

List Price: $8.50

70683 Paper Roll,Sprocket Star 1ply 4.5" Wide x 3" Dia. 140 ft Roll

List Price: $13.00

71214 Paper Roll,3.25 In Wide 1 Ply, Plain Paper 3 In OD Star DP8340 & SP300 Series, 50/Case

List Price: $100.00

Cables

Replacement Parts

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To locate a dealer in your area, please call us at 1-800-472-6703 or fill out a request online.

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