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 Receipt Paper?
Choose Star Micronics direct-thermal receipt media in the width required by the SK5-31 configuration and kiosk installation.
Need help matching the right media? Call our POS specialists at 800-903-6571.
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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
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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
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Star Micronics SK1-PS-M US Power Supply AC (M) Adapter AC Cable Included
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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
Extends standard warranty to total of four (4) years. Valid in US / CA / Latin America. See terms & conditions for details. NCNR (Non-Cancelable, Non-Returnable).
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SK1, Power Conversion Cable, SK1-PS-M US, Molex to 2 Pin Molex
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SK1, Power Conversion Cable, SK1-PS-M US, Hoshiden to 2 Pin Molex
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Star TRF80-D150-C25 SE 8PK Thermal Paper, 80 mm x 950 ft, 150 mm Diameter, 25 mm Core, 8 Rolls/Case