The Star SP712 combines ease of use, high speed, reliability, a tear bar and a compact footprint to provide a value-driven solution. The SP712 is a printer made of a proven technology (Impact Dot matrix) with all the tools that allow you to use it with the latest PC hardware and still using legacy POS software. The SP712 features a swappable communication interface that allows you to upgrade the printer at any time to support USB or Ethernet.