Star Micronics

Star mC-Print2 Receipt Printer 2", Auto Cutter, Top Loading, Peripheral Hub, WiFi, Bluetooth MFi, CloudPRNT

SKU: 

37950420

Star mC-Print2 MultiConnect Thermal Printer is a sleek, compact 2-inch thermal receipt printer with a top-loading design and auto cutter. Built for modern retail POS environments, it combines USB, Lightning USB, MFi Bluetooth, Ethernet, WiFi, and CloudPRNT connectivity in one model, and includes a peripheral hub plus external power supply for flexible integration with cash drawers, scanners, displays, and scales.
Description
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The Star MicroConnect Compact Printer (Star Micronics mC-Print2 family) is a compact thermal receipt and label printing solution engineered for retail, hospitality, pharmacy and other POS-driven environments that require reliable, space-efficient printing. Designed to support counter and desktop workflows, this product line delivers direct thermal output with high-resolution options, integrated auto-cutters and versatile connectivity to accommodate USB, USB-C, Lightning, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and CloudPRNT deployments. Variants offer peripheral hub functionality, linerless capability and rugged commercial construction to simplify media handling, speed transaction throughput and integrate peripherals such as cash drawers, scanners and customer displays for dependable daily operation.

Key Features

  • Versatile connectivity: Multiple interfaces including USB-C/USB, Lightning, Ethernet, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth and CloudPRNT (plus SteadyLAN on select models) enable straightforward integration with modern POS systems and networks.
  • Integrated auto cutter: Built‑in guillotine/automatic cutters provide clean receipt or label separation and support high-volume transaction workflows with long cutter life.
  • Compact, counter-friendly design: Small footprint and top-loading or front-exit media handling make these models easy to place and service at busy checkout points.
  • Flexible media support: Models include direct thermal receipt and label printing with linerless-capable options to reduce media waste and enable broader use cases.
  • Peripheral hub functionality: Built-in USB hub ports expand connectivity for cash drawers, scales, displays and other POS accessories, simplifying workstation setups.
  • Platform and cloud ready: Compatibility with iOS, Android and Windows plus CloudPRNT support facilitates cloud and mobile POS deployments.

Specifications

  • Brand: Star Micronics
  • Product family: mC-Print2 / Star MicroConnect Compact Printer
  • Printing Technology: Direct Thermal / Thermal
  • Print Resolution: 203 dpi, 300 dpi (model dependent)
  • Print Width / Max Media Width: 2 in (some variants support up to 2.9 in)
  • Printable Width (metric): 58 mm
  • Maximum Label Width: 55 mm; maximum label width listed as 2.17 in on some variants
  • Maximum Print Speed: Up to 100 mm/s (100 mm/s / 3.94 in/s on select models)
  • Auto Cutter: Yes (Guillotine / Automatic)
  • Cutter Life: 2,000,000 cuts
  • Linerless Capable: Yes (select variants)
  • Connectivity Interfaces: USB-C, USB, Lightning, Bluetooth (MFi), Ethernet (LAN), Wi‑Fi (WLAN), CloudPRNT, SteadyLAN (select models)
  • Peripheral Hub / Hub USB Ports: Yes — examples include 3 ports (1 × 2.4A, 2 × 0.5A) on some variants
  • Platform Compatibility: iOS, Android, Windows / PC
  • Media Type: Receipt / Label
  • Print Color Capability: Monochrome
  • Power Source: AC supply (external power adapter included on listed variants)
  • Dimensions (example): 96 x 115 x 100 mm (selected variant)
  • Weight (examples): 1900 g / 4.19 lb (variant-dependent)
  • Ingress Protection Rating: IPX2 (listed on select variant)
  • Paper Thickness (example): 0.053 ~ 0.075 mm (listed on select variant)
  • Recommended Use / Applications: Receipt printing for Retail, Hospitality, Pharmacy and POS environments

Main Features

  • POS: Yes

  • Equipment Format: Desktop

  • DPI: 203 dpi

  • Case color: Black

  • Connection: Ethernet, WLAN/Wi-Fi, USB, Bluetooth

  • Optional Upgrades: Cutter

  • Printing Technology: Direct Thermal

Technical Specifications
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Technical Information
Recommended Use Receipt Print
Print Color Capability Monochrome
Maximum Mono Print Speed 3.94 in/s
Maximum Print Resolution (dpi) 203
Maximum Print Width 2"
Barcode Symbology Supported
  • PDF417
  • Maxi Code
Application/Usage Desktop
Features Compact
Wireless Print Technology
  • Star CloudPRNT
  • Star Micronics WebPRNT
Mean Cycles Between Failures (MCBF) 60000000
Ingress Protection (IP) Rating IPX2
Character Sets
  • ANK 95
  • 32 Int 128 Graphic
Print Head Life 100km
Connectivity Technology Wired & Wireless
Print Technology Direct Thermal
Interfaces/Ports
USB Host Yes
USB Yes
Network & Communication
Network Ready Yes
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Technology Ethernet
Bluetooth Yes
Wireless LAN Yes
Cutter
Cutter Yes
Cutting Method Automatic
Cutter Type Guillotine
Cut Type Partial Cut
Cutter Life 2000000 Cuts
Media Types & Handling
Media Type Receipt
Media Sensor Out Of Paper Sensor
Media Thickness 2.95 mil
Maximum Roll Diameter 1.97"
Maximum Label Width 1.97"
Software
Operating System Supported

Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows® XP 32 Bit, Vista 32/64 Bit, Windows 7 32/64 Bit, Server 2008 32/64 Bit, XP Embedded, POSReady2009, OPOS™, JavaPOS™, USB Vendor Clss, CUPS, Mac, Mac OS X, Linux™, StarPRNT SDK with support for iOS and Android

Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature 41°F (5°C) - 113°F (45°C)
Operating Relative Humidity 10% - 90%
Storage Temperature -4°F (-20°C) - 140°F (60°C)
Storage Relative Humidity 10% - 90%
Physical Characteristics
Color Family Black
Product Color Black
Height 4.5"
Width 3.8"
Depth 3.9"
Weight (Approximate) 1.76 lb
Miscellaneous
Platform Supported
  • iOS
  • Android
  • PC
  • Mac
  • SPARC
Certifications & Standards

UL, C-UL, TuV, FCC, VCCI, EN55022, CE




Warranty
Limited Warranty 2 Year
Documents
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Product document mc-print2.pdf 37950420 Product document mc-print2.pdf MOD-MC-PRINT2