Star Micronics, a POS and customer engagement technology manufacturer, has announced an integration with Apriva to incorporate support for Star Micronics' TSP650II BTi desktop printer, and the SM-S220iand SM-S230i portable printers into Apriva's white-labeled mobile payments application, AprivaPay Plus.

Apriva's AprivaPay Plus solution turns Apple, Android and Amazon Fire devices into mobile points of sale, according to a company press release.

Star Micronics' SM-S220i and SM-S230i portable Bluetooth receipt printers are equipped with a sleek, compact and lightweight design and are compatible with all operating systems including iOS and all Bluetooth devices, according to the announcement.

"Easy, seamless mobile payments are increasingly essential for SMB merchants, and increased capabilities such as receipts, are crucial for this market," said Benjamin Hurley, senior director of mobile product management at Apriva. "AprivaPay Plus can turn any mobile device into a fully integrated mobile point of sale system, providing a low-cost solution ideal for smaller merchants. By integrating with Star's Bluetooth printers, we have made upgrading to an EMV-compliant mPOS easy for small business owners."