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Star mC-Print3 MCP31CB Quick Setup Guide

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Star mC-Print3 MCP31CB Quick Setup Guide

Introduction

This document explains the procedure for use of mC-Print3. Please store it carefully after reading it.

Check the Supplied Accessories

If any of the package contents are missing or damaged, contact the dealer where the product was purchased.
* Accessories vary depending onthe region where the printer was purchased

What the utility can do
The utity can be used to change the settings ofthe printer and peripheral devices
Examples:

  • Bluetooth® pairing
  • Memory switch changes. logo registration
  • Bluetooth settings, LAN settings
  • Checking f connected device supports USB PD (Power Delvery)
  • Firmware update/diagnosis
  • Sample printing etc.
  • To use the utility, download it from the site.
    mC-Print3 Utility Download
    www.star-m.jp/mcprint-app.html

  • To perform setup using this manual, proceed to Step 1.

Installing the Printer

  1. Installing the paper roll
    Pull the open lever and open the printer cover .
    Installing the Printer - Step 1 - Installing the paper roll

    Take the slack of the paper roll before paper setting, insert the paper roll as shown in the illustration.
    Installing the Printer - Step 2 - Installing the paper roll

    Pull the end of the paper roll out straight , and use both hands to close the printer cover .
    Installing the Printer - Step 3 - Installing the paper roll

    information When using a 58 mm roll, install the provided paper roll guide.

    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 .
    Installing the Printer - Step 4 - Installing the paper roll

    When the slid paper roll guide stops, stand it up vertical , and press until it clicks into place .
    Installing the Printer - Step 5 - Installing the paper roll
    To change the paper width, it is necessary to change the memory switch setting. For details, refer to the Online Manual.
  1. Turning ON the main unit power
    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.
    Installing the Printer - Step 1 - Turning ON

    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 .
    Installing the Printer - Step 2 - Turning ON
    Press the power button and confirm that the LED (blue) illuminates .

  1. Connecting a Tablet or PC to the Printer

    1. Connecting an Android terminal to the printer

Bluetooth interface
Open the smartphone/tablet Settings - Connection screen and select Bluetooth.
Android - Bluetooth interface - Step 1
Turn on Bluetooth. Select the displayed device USB PD (Power Delivery). Follow the procedure below and switch the USB-C name (mC-Print3-XXXXX). mC-Print3-XXXXX mC-Print3-XXXXX function to "Data only".
informationThe device name that is displayed during pairing varies depending on the product. It can be checked from ***Bluetooth Information*** [Dev Name] in the list that is printed at printer test printing (For test printing, turn power ON while holding down the FEED button.)
Android - Bluetooth interface - Step 2
When the selected device name is displayed in "PAIRED DEVICES", pairing is completed.
Android - Bluetooth interface - Step 3

USB interface
You will need:

  • USB cable (C-C provided with the printer

Connect the USB cable to the printer USB-C® connector .
Android - USB interface - Step 1

Connect the other plug to the smartphone/tablet .
Android - USB interface - Step 2
If your Android device cannot connect to the printer, it may not support USB PD (Power Delivery). Follow the procedure below and switch the USB-C function to "Data only".

Wired LAN interface
You will need:

  • Commercially-available LAN cable

Connect the LAN cable to the printer LAN connector .
Android - Wired LAN interface - Step 1

Connect the other plug to the connector of the router, hub, or other LAN device .
Android - Wired LAN interface - Step 2

DHCP is enabled by default for the the wired LAN settings. To continually use the same IP address, set a static IP 2 address before use.
For the static IP address setting procedure, refer to the Online Manual.

Switching the USB-C function manually (For using the USB interface)
If the communication connection is not successful, follow the procedure below and switch the USB-C function.
Switching the USB-C function manually

  1. Turn on the printer power.
  2. Pull the open lever, and then open the printer cover.
  3. Press the FEED button for 5 seconds (LED red flashes).
  4. Press and release the FEED button to select the USB-C function.
    LED USB-C function Description of test printing
    Red flashing Data only USB-C: Data Only
    Blue flashing Power supply only USB-C: Power Supply Only
    Purple flashing Power supply and data USB-C: Power Supply / Data

  5. Close the printer cover, and then save the selected function in step .

  6. Check the status of the saved function on the test printing.

  1. Connecting a Windows tablet or PC terminal to the printer

Installing the Windows driver
Installing the Windows driver

  1. Download [mCollection Printer Software].
  2. Extract the downloaded software and execute "Setup.exe".
  3. Follow the wizard instructions and complete software installation. settings and perform an operation test.

informationThe Windows driver is included in the mCollection Printer Software. The mCollection Printer Software can be used to configure the printer settings and perform an operation test.

Download the StarPRNT for mCollection Windows driver

www.star-m.jp/mcprint-wsw.html

Bluetooth interface
Windows 10
*For the procedures on Windows 7 or 8.1, refer to the online manual.
Open Settings and select [Devices] - [Bluetooth & other devices].
Turn on Bluetooth.
Windows - Bluetooth interface - Step 1

Select [Printers & scanners] - [Add printer or scanner].
Windows - Bluetooth interface - Step 2

Select the displayed device name (mC-Print3- XXXXX) and click or tap [Add device].

information The device name that is displayed during pairing varies depending on the product. It can be checked from ***Bluetooth Information*** [Dev Name] in the list that is printed at printer test printing (For test printing, turn power ON while holding down the FEED button.)
Windows - Bluetooth interface - Step 3

When the device appears in "Printers & Scanners", pairing is completed.
Windows - Bluetooth interface - Step 4
informationAfter a few moments, the message "Driver is unavailable" will be displayed, however pairing is completed.

USB interface
You will need:

  • USB cable (C-C) provided with the printer

information Be sure to install the Windows driver before connecting the USB cable.

Connect the USB cable to the printer USB-C connector .
Windows - USB interface - Step 1

Connect the other plug to the connector of the Windows tablet/PC .
Windows - USB interface - Step 2

If your Windows device cannot connect to the printer, it may not mCollection Windows driver support USB PD (Power Delivery).
Refer to "Switching the USB-C function manually" on the front page of this manual, and then switch the function to "Data only".

Wired LAN interface
You will need:

  • Commercially-available LAN cable

Connect the LAN cable to the printer LAN connector .
Windows - Wired LAN interface - Step 1

Connect the other plug to the connector of the fore connecting the USB cable. router, hub, or other LAN device .
Windows - Wired LAN interface - Step 2


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 Online Manual.

  1. Connecting a Mac/Linux terminal to the printer

Download the Mac CUPS driver or Linux CUPS driver.
For details, refer to the Online Manual.

  1. Connecting the iOS device and the printer via wired LAN

information USB/Bluetooth connection with iOS devices is not supported.

Wired LAN interface
You will need:

  • Commercially-available LAN cable

    Image of connection
    iOS - Wired LAN interface - Image of connection


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 Online Manual.

Connect the LAN cable to the printer LAN connector .
iOS - Wired LAN interface - Step 1

Connect the other plug to the connector of the router, hub, or other LAN device .
iOS - Wired LAN interface - Step 2

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 fit the hooks B on the left and right of the rear cover into the printer main unit until they click into place .
    Installing the rear cover - Step 1
  • Initializing the communication settings (For Bluetooth and Wired LAN Interface)
    If the communication connection is not successful, 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. Insert a pen with a small tip or similar item and press the RESET switch 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 Network LED (green) on the front of the printer flashes .
    Press the FEED button and select the type of communication setting to initialize*, then press and hold the FEED button to confirm.
    Installing the rear cover - Step 2
    Initializing the wired LAN settings
    Initializing the Bluetooth settings
    Initializing the wired LAN and Bluetooth settings

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