Star Micronics mC-Print3 MCP31L Quick start guide

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Connecting a Tablet or PC to the Printer
3-A Connecting an iOS terminal to the printer
Connect the LAN cable to the printer LAN connector .
RESET
DC
24V
LAN
Cash Drawer
/Buzzer
0.5A
2.4A 0.5A
iPad
LAN
1
2
Connect the other plug to the connector of the router, hub, or other
LAN device .
Wired LAN interface
Connect the Lightning cable to the printer USB port (2.4A) .
2
RESET
DC
24V
LAN
Cash Drawer
/Buzzer
0.5A
2.4A 0.5A
iPad
1
2.4A
iPad
Printer-side plug
(Type A)
USB interface
Printer-side plug
 DHCP is enabled by default for the wired LAN settings. To
continually use the same IP address, set a static IP address
before use.
For the static IP address setting procedure, refer to the On-
line Manual.
Connect the other plug to the smartphone/tablet .
Image of connection Image of connection
Installing the Printer
Check the Supplied Accessories Accessories vary depending on the model.
This document explains the procedures for use of mC-Print3. Please store it carefully after reading it.
Note: MCP31L is used for an illustration as representative.
Introduction
Paper Roll
Guide
Paper Roll Easy
Setup Guide
Safety
Instructions
Power CableAC Adapter Flyer
(Q&A reference)
 What the utility can do
The utility can be used to change the settings of the printer and peripheral devices.
Examples) • Bluetooth pairing • memory switch changes, logo registration
• Bluetooth settings, LAN settings • Sample printing etc.
• Firmware update/diagnosis
● To use the utility, download it from the site at right.
● To perform setup using this manual, proceed to Step 1.
www.star-m.jp/mcprint-app.html
mC-Print3 Utility Download
www.star-m.jp/mcprint3-oml.html
mC-Print3 Online Manual
In Case of Trouble
If you experience trouble with the setup procedure, refer to the Online Manual.
Place the enclosed yer close to the printer and use it when necessary.
MCP31L
Easy Setup Guide
You will need:
• Commercially available Lightning
cable or Lightning cable that
was provided with the smart-
phone/tablet.
You will need:
• Commercially-available LAN cable
1
Installing the paper roll
Take the slack of the paper roll before paper
setting, insert the paper roll as shown in the
illustration.
Pull the end of the paper roll out straight ,
and use both hands to close the printer cover .
3
4
4
2
1
Pull the open lever  and open the printer
cover .
 When using a 58 mm roll, install the pro-
vided paper roll guide.
B
A
1
2
With the notch part A (triangle mark) of the
paper roll guide facing down, angle the guide
to the right and insert it .
Position so that the notch part A is aligned
with the main unit rib B, then slide the guide
from the right .
When the slid paper roll guide stops, stand
it up vertical , and press until it clicks into
place .
To change the paper width, it is necessary to
change the memory switch setting. For de-
tails, refer to the Online Manual.
3
4
2
Turning ON the main unit power
Press the power button  and conrm that
the LED (blue) illuminates .
4
5
Connect the power cable to the AC adapter
, and connect the cable connector to the
printer as shown in the illustration . Insert
the plug into the outlet .
Place your nails into the gaps in the right and
left sides of the rear cover on the back of the
printer, and then remove the cover.
RESET
DC
24V
LAN
Cash Drawer
/Buzzer
0.5A
2.4A 0.5A
iPad
1
3
2
USB Cable

 Initializing the communication settings (For Wired LAN Interface)
Insert a pen with a small tip or similar item
and press the RESET button on the back .
At the same time, press the power switch on
the front of the printer until the POWER LED
turns on (power ON) .
Keep pressing RESET switch until the Net-
work LED (green) on the front of the printer
ashes .
Press and hold the FEED button  to con-
rm.
RESET
DC
24V
LAN
Cash Drawer
/Buzzer
0.5A
2.4A 0.5A
iPad
4
3
1
2
If the communication connection is not suc-
cessful, follow the procedure below and
initialize the communication setting.
After initialization, perform connection again
starting from the beginning of 3-A, B, or D.
<Procedure>
Check that the printer power is OFF.
3-B Connecting an Android terminal to the printer
Connect the LAN cable to the printer LAN connector .
RESET
DC
24V
LAN
Cash Drawer
/Buzzer
0.5A
2.4A 0.5A
iPad
LAN
1
2
Connect the other plug to the connector of the router, hub, or other
LAN device .
Wired LAN interface
You will need:
• Commercially-available LAN cable
Printer-side plug
USB interface
Connect the USB cable to the printer USB (Type B) connector .
You will need:
• Prepare a USB cable and USB
adapter according to the connector
shape of the smartphone/tablet
that you use.
2
Printer-side plug
(Type B)
Connect the other plug to the smartphone/tablet .
 DHCP is enabled by default for the wired LAN settings. To
continually use the same IP address, set a static IP address
before use.
For the static IP address setting procedure, refer to the On-
line Manual.
3-D Connecting a Windows tablet or PC terminal to the printer
Connect the LAN cable to the printer LAN connector .
RESET
DC
24V
LAN
Cash Drawer
/Buzzer
0.5A
2.4A 0.5A
iPad
LAN
1
2
Connect the other plug to the connector of the router, hub, or other
LAN device .
Wired LAN interface
You will need:
• Commercially-available LAN cable
Printer side Plug
Connect the USB cable to the printer USB (Type B) connector .
USB interface
You will need:
• Prepare a USB cable and USB
adapter according to the connector
shape of the tablet or PC that you
use.
Printer-side plug
(Type B)
2
 Be sure to install the Windows driver before connecting the USB
cable.
Connect the other plug to the connector of the Windows tablet/PC .
 DHCP is enabled by default for the wired LAN settings. To
continually use the same IP address, set a static IP address
before use.
For the static IP address setting procedure, refer to the On-
line Manual.
RESET
DC
24V
LAN
Cash Drawer
/Buzzer
0.5A
2.4A 0.5A
iPad
1
RESET
DC
24V
LAN
Cash Drawer
/Buzzer
0.5A
2.4A 0.5A
iPad
1
Installing the rear cover
 Installing the rear cover onto the back of the printer
Press the hooks A at the bottom of the rear cover into the notches in the
printer main unit , then t the hooks B on the left and right of the rear
cover into the printer main unit until they click into place .
A
B
B
1
2
www.star-m.jp/mac-cps.html
● Download the Mac CUPS driver
Download the Mac CUPS driver or Linux CUPS driver.
For details, refer to the Online Manual.
www.star-m.jp/linux-cps.html
● Download the Linux CUPS driver
3-C Connecting a Mac/Linux terminal to the printer
www.star-m.jp/mcprint-wsw.html
Download the StarPRNT for
mCollection Windows driver
Installing the Windows driver
 Download [mCollection Printer Software].
 Extract the downloaded software and execute “Setup.exe”.
 Follow the wizard instructions and complete software installation.
 The Windows driver is included in the mCollection Printer Software.
The mCollection Printer Software can be used to congure the printer
settings and perform an operation test.
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