The Star Micronics mC-Label3 is a compact, commercial-grade direct thermal label printer engineered for mixed-label workflows in retail, hospitality, logistics and counter-service environments. Designed to print linerless and traditional die-cut labels as well as receipt paper, it reduces material waste while offering reliable monochrome output for price tags, shelf labels, shipping and on-demand receipts. Cloud-ready capabilities and One Touch Label support simplify networked deployments and recurring print tasks, while broad wired and wireless connectivity and robust media sensing (gap, jam, taken and open-cover detection) make the mC-Label3 suitable for integration with POS, mobile and cloud platforms where uptime, space efficiency and operational simplicity are priorities.
Key Features
- Linerless & multi-media support: Prints linerless sticky and permanent linerless labels, die-cut labels, continuous labels and standard receipt paper to reduce waste and consolidate media types on a single device.
- Cloud-ready workflow: Supports CloudPRNT and Star Micronics cloud services for remote, networked label management and simplified integrations.
- Built-in cutter: Integrated autocutter improves output handling and delivers clean, professional labels and receipts for fast operations.
- Broad connectivity: Multiple interfaces including USB-C, Ethernet/LAN, USB host, Bluetooth and optional Wi‑Fi provide flexible deployment across desktop, mobile and networked systems.
- Reliable operation & sensing: Drop-in media loading plus gap, jam, taken and open-cover sensors help minimize downtime and simplify daily use.
Specifications
- Brand: Star Micronics
- Model: mC-Label3
- Printing Technology: Direct thermal
- Maximum Print Resolution: 203 dpi
- Maximum Print Width: 3.15 in
- Cutter: Yes
- Linerless Support: Yes
- Connectivity: USB-C, Ethernet (LAN), USB host, Bluetooth, optional Wi‑Fi
- Network Features / Protocols: CloudPRNT, SteadyLAN, TetherLAN
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows, Android, iOS, iPadOS
- Supported Media Types: Receipt labels, die-cut labels, continuous labels, linerless labels, thermal labels, sticky labels
- Media Sizes: Roll (3.15 in), Roll (2.3 in), Roll (1.6 in), Roll (1 in)
- Minimum Media Size: 1 in
- Roll Maximum Outer Diameter: 3.1 in
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 5.6 in × 6.7 in × 8.3 in
- Weight: 6 lbs
- Operating Temperature: 41 to 113 °F
- Operating Humidity Range: 10 - 90% RH (non-condensing)
- Power: External power adapter (power adapter included)
- Media Sensors: Gap sensor, label jam sensor, label taken sensor, open cover detection
- Cutter Life: 2,000,000 cuts