The Star Micronics TSP100 (model TSP143IIIU) is a direct thermal receipt printer built around a genuinely useful idea: a single USB connection that links directly to an iPad or iPhone via Apple Lightning cable, handling both communication and device charging simultaneously. No Bluetooth pairing, no WiFi configuration — the kind of straightforward setup that actually holds up on a busy shop floor.
It's not limited to Apple devices either. The TSP143IIIU works across Windows, Android, Linux, and macOS, so it fits neatly into an existing traditional POS environment or slots into a modern tablet-based setup without friction. Printing is direct thermal at 203dpi, with a unit weight of 1.7kg — compact enough for tight counter space, solid enough to stay put.
For Irish retailers looking to run a clean, reliable checkout — whether that's a fixed till setup or a tablet POS — this printer covers both without compromise. The stability of a wired connection, the flexibility of tablet compatibility.





