Receipt printer decisions in POS retail supplies usually boil down to one question: does your register want a serial connection or a USB connection? The SNBC BTP-2002NP answers with serial, and the Star TSP650II answers with USB. Both are aimed at retail checkout, but each suits a different setup. The decision matters because the cable type affects whether the printer will work with your register at all.
Quick verdict
If your checkout station has a serial port ready, the SNBC BTP-2002NP is the straightforward pick. If your register or tablet expects USB, the Star TSP650II is the versatile pick, with iOS, Windows, and Android compatibility listed. For most USB-based shops, the Star is the better match; for serial-only registers, the SNBC is the better match.
At a glance
| Feature | SNBC BTP-2002NP | Star TSP650II |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 65.00 | USD 75.00 |
| Connection | Serial | USB |
| Cutter | JamFree Auto-Cutter | JamFree Auto-Cutter |
| Print method | Thermal | Thermal |
| Condition | Used | Used |
| Print width | 3.13 in | 3.13 in |
Where each product wins
The SNBC is the better fit when your checkout already has a serial port. The Star is the better fit when your checkout expects USB or you need the listed iOS, Windows, and Android compatibility. Let the connection type lead your decision.
Product notes
SNBC BTP-2002NP Serial Thermal Receipt Printer
If you need a receipt printer for a serial-ready checkout, this SNBC BTP-2002NP is the lower-priced choice at $65. The listing says it has been tested and confirmed working, and it comes with the OEM power supply, so you are not chasing down a separate power adapter. It is a used unit, so scratches and scuffs are part of the deal. The bigger restriction is the connection: a serial port is required. That makes it a better fit for a checkout that already has serial wiring than for a tablet-only counter. Keep that limitation in mind as you plan your cable layout.
Star TSP650II Thermal Receipt Black Printer
For a USB-based register or tablet, the Star TSP650II is the more expensive but more flexible option at $75. The listing calls out compatibility with iOS, Windows, and Android, plus a compact size that suits a crowded checkout counter. It also lists a jam-free auto-cutter and 3.13-inch thermal print width, matching the SNBC on those specs. The trade-off is the higher list price and the used condition, so expect the normal wear that comes with secondhand POS equipment. If your POS expects a USB connection, this is the printer that matches the cable you already use.
Final choice by use case
Pick the SNBC BTP-2002NP when you have a serial port ready at the checkout. Pick the Star TSP650II when your register or tablet expects USB and you want the listed cross-platform compatibility. The SNBC is a sensible spare-register printer; the Star is the better fit for a USB-based checkout counter.
