Star Micronics SK5-31
High-speed, fully housed 2–3 inch kiosk printing for self-service applications
The Star Micronics SK5-31 is a direct-thermal kiosk printer for unattended receipts, tickets, and black-mark media. Its enclosed design combines a presenter, LED bezel, adjustable paper guide, and anti-jam paper path for demanding self-service deployments.
Choose USB/Serial or USB/LAN connectivity to fit the kiosk controller. The adjustable arm supports 54–82.5 mm media and large rolls up to 150 mm in diameter.
Key Specifications
- Product Type / Application: Fully housed thermal kiosk printer
- Core Performance: Up to 250 mm/s; 203 dpi
- Media / Workload: 54–82.5 mm paper; 59–150 µm; rolls to 150 mm
- Platform / Compatibility: StarPRNT; optional ESC/POS; Windows, Linux CUPS, Android, iOS SDK
- Interfaces / Connectivity: USB + RS-232C or USB + LAN
- Power: 24 V DC, typical 2.7 A; external supply required
- Durability: 150 km thermal head; 2 million cuts
- Deployment / Form Factor: Integrated presenter, LED bezel, 12-position adjustable guide
- Dimensions and Weight: 116 × 143.5 × 76.4 mm, excluding roll and holder
- Warranty: 1 year
In the Box
- SK5-31 kiosk printer with adjustable paper guide, holder, presenter, and LED bezel
- CB-SK1-D13 cable
- CB-SK1-D12 cable
The external 24 V power supply is required and sold separately. Choose the USB/Serial or USB/LAN configuration that matches the kiosk controller.
Paper Handling for Kiosks
Designed to keep transactions moving
Inner looping, anti-jam handling, easy jam removal, and 600 mm/s paper ejection support reliable customer-facing output. The presenter supports clamp, retract, and continuous modes for tickets from 60 to 250 mm.
Flexible Integration
Connectivity that fits the build
USB/Serial and USB/LAN models work with StarPRNT and optional ESC/POS emulation. Near-end, paper-end, black-mark, and presenter sensors help kiosk software monitor media and ticket delivery.
Looking for Compatible Labels or Receipt Paper?
Labels: Choose traditional black-mark label or ticket media sized for the SK5-31 media path.
Receipt paper: Choose direct-thermal receipt paper from 54 mm to 82.5 mm wide, matched to the installed paper guide and kiosk configuration.
Need help matching media to your exact configuration? Call our POS specialists at 800-903-6571.
Shop SK5-31 Models
37951630
Star Micronics SK5-31 USB/Serial Kiosk Printer: Presenter, LED Bezel, Cables Included; Power Supply Required
Interface:
USB/Serial
37951620
Star Micronics SK5-31 USB/LAN Kiosk Printer: Presenter, LED Bezel, Cables Included; Power Supply Required
Interface:
USB/LAN
Shop SK5-31 Accessories
37963730
Adjustable External Large Paper Roll Holder for SK1-21/31 Series
37963490
SK1, Standard Bezel, Paper Sensor, No Separator
37965520
SK1, LED Bezel, Blue/Red, Requires SK1 Type II Printer
37967920
SK1, LED Bezel, Green/Red, Requires SK1 Type II Printer
37964690
Star Micronics SK1-PS-M US Power Supply AC (M) Adapter AC Cable Included
37967040
Extends SK-1 standard warranty to total of two (2) years. Valid in US / CA / Latin America. See terms & conditions for details. NCNR (Non-Cancelable, Non-Returnable).
37966890
Extends standard warranty to total of three (3) years. Valid in US / CA / Latin America. See terms & conditions for details. NCNR (Non-Cancelable, Non-Returnable).
37966900
4-Year Extend-A-Star Warranty for Star Micronics Kiosk Printers. Extends the standard warranty to 4 years. Valid in the US, Canada, and Latin America. See terms and conditions for details. NCNR (non-cancelable, non-returnable).
37950080
SK1, Power Conversion Cable, SK1-PS-M US, Molex to 2 Pin Molex
37950070
SK1, Power Conversion Cable, SK1-PS-M US, Hoshiden to 2 Pin Molex
37966511
Star TRF80-D150-C25 SE 8PK Thermal Paper, 80 mm x 950 ft, 150 mm Diameter, 25 mm Core, 8 Rolls/Case