Choosing a receipt printer for your checkout counter starts with one question: do you need a second station for sales slips and special forms, or is one clean receipt output enough? Around point-of-sale retail supplies, this head-to-head compares the Toshiba 6145-2TC POS thermal receipt printer with the Star TSP650II thermal receipt printer. Both use thermal printing and share a jam-free auto-cutter, but they sit on opposite ends of the price spread and differ in condition, included items, and connection style.
Quick verdict
If your checkout is a straightforward single-printer setup and you want to keep the upfront cost down, the Star TSP650II is the leaner choice. If you need a fixed POS printer and are prepared for a higher listed price, the Toshiba 6145-2TC is the one to plan around.
Comparison at a glance
| Feature | Toshiba 6145-2TC | Star TSP650II |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 250.00 | USD 75.00 |
| Condition | New - Open box | Used |
| Connection | Wired | USB |
| Station type | Dual station | Thermal receipt printer |
| Cutter | JamFree Auto-Cutter | JamFree Auto-Cutter |
| Power supply | Not included | Included |
| Compatibility | Windows | iOS, Windows, Android |
Where each printer wins
- Toshiba 6145-2TC wins for checkout flows that need more than one receipt output.
- Star TSP650II wins for lower upfront cost and broad operating-system support.
Product notes
Toshiba 6145-2TC
The Toshiba 6145-2TC comes as a new, unused open-box unit, so if the idea of a never-used printer matters to you, that alone is a strong reason to lean this way. The printer is a dual-station model, which is the key difference here: a busy counter can produce a customer receipt and a second slip without swapping printers. It connects over a wired link, which fits a fixed checkout station that isn't moving around. The main limitation is that the printer is sold as the unit only. The power supply and all accessories are separate, so you'll need to gather those before your first print run.
Star TSP650II
The Star TSP650II is the option that feels ready to go out of the box. It comes with the power supply, so there's no hunting for a matching adapter, and its USB connection is about as simple as POS wiring gets. It also runs with iOS, Windows, and Android, which is a real plus if your checkout team switches between a tablet and a computer. The printer is listed as used, so it won't have the new-unit appeal of the Toshiba. For a single checkout counter that just needs clean thermal receipts and a lower upfront price, this is the practical pick. Just keep in mind that it's pre-owned.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Toshiba 6145-2TC when you need a dual-station printer at a fixed checkout. At USD 250.00, it is the higher-priced option.
Choose the Star TSP650II when you want a lower-cost receipt printer for a single checkout counter. The listed price on the Star is USD 75.00.
