80mm splash proof receipt printer
Star mC-Print3 MCP31CI Thermal Receipt Printer
Compact 80mm front-feed receipt printer with Ethernet, USB and Lightning, available in black or white.
Ethernet + USBLightning for iPadStar CloudPRNTIPX2 splash proof250 mm/s2 USB host ports24 Months Return to Base
The Star Micronics mC-Print3 MCP31CI is a compact 80mm front-feed thermal receipt printer for retail and hospitality counters, supplied in black as MCP31CI-BK and in white as MCP31CI-WT. It is the wired model in the mC-Print3 range: Ethernet, USB and a Lightning USB port that connects straight to an Apple device, with Star CloudPRNT built in for printing from a web or cloud POS with no local terminal. Two USB host ports let the printer act as a hub for a cash drawer, barcode scanner or customer display. It measures 132 x 140 x 125 mm and carries an IPX2 splash proof rating, which is why it turns up as often in kitchens and behind bars as it does on a shop counter. If you need Bluetooth, the MCP31CBI is the same printer with the radio added.
Need Bluetooth? This model is wired only: Ethernet, USB and Lightning. For the same printer with a Bluetooth radio for tablet point of sale, see the
mC-Print3 MCP31CBI. For Wi-Fi, see the
Star TSP143IV UEWB.
Why choose the mC-Print3 MCP31CI
Ethernet and USBA wired connection is the one that does not drop out mid-docket, and Ethernet lets several terminals share the same printer across the network.
Lightning port for Apple devicesA Lightning USB port connects directly to an iPad or iPhone, which keeps the tablet charged and printing over one cable instead of needing a dock.
Two USB host portsHub functionality drives select USB peripherals plugged into the printer, including a cash drawer, barcode scanner and customer display, so one network drop runs the whole counter.
IPX2 splash proof buildSoft operating switches, a raised control board and insect prevention make this a printer you can put in a kitchen, behind a bar or inside a kiosk.
Star CloudPRNT built inPrint from a web server anywhere in the world with no local POS terminal, which is how online ordering and remote docket printing are handled.
Fast and paper thriftyUp to 250 mm per second, with a 2 mm top margin and a receipt decurl function that saves paper and hands over a flat receipt.
250 mm/s
Maximum print speed
2
USB host ports for peripherals
24 mth
Return to base warranty
Splash proof, front feed, front loading
Designed for hospitality counters
The mC-Print3 is built for the places a receipt printer usually struggles. The chassis carries an IPX2 splash proof rating with soft operating switches instead of exposed mechanical buttons, a raised control board that keeps the electronics clear of any liquid that does get in, and insect prevention around the openings. Paper loads from the front and feeds from the front, so the printer can sit under a shelf or inside a kiosk enclosure with nothing above it. A receipt decurl function delivers flat receipts rather than curled ones, a paper end sensor warns you before a roll runs out, and a 2mm top margin trims paper waste on every docket.
mC-Print3 MCP31CI specifications
| Model | mC-Print3 MCP31CI |
| Brand | Star Micronics |
| Series | mC-Print3 (mC-Print31) |
| Part numbers | MCP31CI-BK (black), MCP31CI-WT (white) |
| Interfaces | Ethernet, USB, Lightning USB for direct Apple connection, Star CloudPRNT. No Bluetooth on this model |
| Print method | Direct thermal |
| Print speed | Up to 250 mm per second |
| Print resolution | 203 dpi |
| Paper width | 80 mm receipt rolls |
| Paper handling | Front feed and front paper loading, receipt decurl, paper end sensor, 2 mm top margin |
| USB host ports | 2, with hub functionality for a cash drawer, scanner or customer display |
| Cloud | Star CloudPRNT and Star Cloud Services ready, including digital receipting and device management |
| Splash protection | IPX2 rated, soft operating switches, raised control board, insect prevention |
| Dimensions | 132 x 140 x 125 mm |
| Power supply | PS60A-24C B1 compact power supply included, with AU/NZ power plug |
| Optional extra | MCW10 wireless LAN dongle |
| Colour options | Black or White, selectable above |
| Condition | New |
| Warranty | 24 Months Return to Base |
Black or white, same printer
Black and white are the same printer at the same price, so pick the one that disappears into your counter. Choose the colour above before adding to cart: black ships as MCP31CI-BK and white as MCP31CI-WT. White tends to suit bright, minimal fit-outs and Apple-based counters, while black hides marks better in a busy kitchen or bar. Nothing else changes between them, including the interfaces, the IPX2 rating and the warranty.
How the mC-Print3 MCP31CI compares
| Model | Bluetooth | Wired interfaces | Best for |
|---|
| mC-Print3 MCP31CBI | Yes | Ethernet, USB, Lightning | Tablet or iPad POS that wants a wireless pairing option as well as cable |
| mC-Print3 MCP31CI (this printer) | No | Ethernet, USB, Lightning | Fixed counters and kitchens cabled to the network or terminal |
| Star TSP143IV UEWB | Yes | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Sites that want Wi-Fi rather than a splash proof cube |
| Star TSP143IV | No | Ethernet, USB | Straightforward wired counter printing at a lower price |
Where it works best
- Cafes, bars and restaurants that need a printer able to cope with splashes and steam
- Kitchen and bar docket printing where the printer sits under a shelf and needs front paper access
- Tablet and iPad point of sale counters, using the Lightning USB port for a direct cabled connection
- Self-service kiosks and click-and-collect stations, where the front-feed design suits an enclosure
- Counters short on space, where one printer needs to run the cash drawer, scanner and customer display
- Web and cloud POS sites printing through Star CloudPRNT with no local terminal
What is in the box
- mC-Print3 receipt printer in your chosen colour, black (MCP31CI-BK) or white (MCP31CI-WT)
- PS60A-24C B1 compact power supply with AU/NZ power plug
- Interface cable, paper roll and setup documentation as supplied by Star Micronics
- 24 Months Return to Base warranty through Star Micronics Australia
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the MCP31CI and the MCP31CBI?
Bluetooth, and nothing else. The MCP31CBI has a Bluetooth radio; this MCP31CI does not. Both models give you Ethernet, USB and a Lightning USB port for direct Apple connection, both are Star CloudPRNT ready, both are IPX2 splash proof and both print at up to 250 mm per second. If your point of sale is cabled to the network or plugged in over USB, this model saves you money for identical print performance.
Does it come in white as well as black?
Yes. Use the colour selector above to choose Black (part number MCP31CI-BK) or White (MCP31CI-WT). The price is the same either way and the specification is identical.
Can I plug an iPad straight into it?
Yes. The mC-Print3 has a Lightning USB port that connects directly to an Apple device, so an iPad can print over a cable and stay charged at the same time. Because this model has no Bluetooth, the cable is the connection, so bear in mind a USB-C iPad will need Ethernet or an adapter rather than Lightning.
What can I connect to the two USB host ports?
The printer includes hub functionality for select USB peripherals plugged into it, which Star lists as a cash drawer, a scanner and a customer display. In practice that means one Ethernet cable can run the whole counter instead of separate connections for each device. Check your specific peripherals with us before you order, because support is limited to compatible models.
Is it safe to use in a kitchen or behind a bar?
That is exactly what it was designed for. The mC-Print3 carries an IPX2 splash proof rating, uses soft operating switches rather than exposed mechanical buttons, raises the control board clear of any liquid that gets inside, and includes insect prevention around the openings. Paper also loads and feeds from the front, so the printer can go under a shelf where a top-loading printer would not fit.
What is Star CloudPRNT and do I need it?
CloudPRNT lets a web server send print jobs to the printer over the internet, with no POS terminal in the middle. If you run a cloud or browser-based point of sale, or you take online orders that need to print in the kitchen, that is what makes it work. If you run a traditional PC POS on the counter, you can ignore it and simply print over Ethernet or USB. It is built in either way, so it is there when you need it.
Can I add wireless later?
Yes, up to a point. Star offers the optional MCW10 wireless LAN dongle, which puts the printer on Wi-Fi, and we stock it. That is Wi-Fi rather than Bluetooth, so if you specifically need to pair with a tablet over Bluetooth you want the MCP31CBI instead. Buying the dongle also narrows the price gap between the two models, so it is worth comparing before you decide.
What paper does it use and how much space do I need?
Standard 80 mm direct thermal receipt rolls, loaded from the front. The printer itself is 132 mm wide, 140 mm deep and 125 mm tall, and because both the paper loading and the receipt exit are at the front, you do not need clearance above it. A 2 mm top margin and a receipt decurl function mean less wasted paper and flatter dockets.
What is the warranty?
Star Micronics Australia covers all of its printers with a 24 month warranty including parts and labour, so this printer is sold with a 24 Months Return to Base warranty. Keep your invoice, because a warranty claim needs proof of purchase showing the model and serial number.
Do not forget the paper
The mC-Print3 uses standard 80 mm direct thermal receipt rolls that load from the front, so keep a box on the shelf.
Shop 80mm thermal rollsThe Star Micronics mC-Print3 MCP31CI is an 80 mm direct thermal point of sale receipt printer available in black (MCP31CI-BK) and white (MCP31CI-WT). It prints at up to 250 mm per second at 203 dpi from a front-feed, front-loading 132 x 140 x 125 mm chassis, and connects over Ethernet, USB or Lightning USB for direct connection to Apple devices, with Star CloudPRNT built in for web and cloud point of sale. This model has no Bluetooth radio. Two USB host ports provide hub functionality for a cash drawer, scanner or customer display. The printer is IPX2 splash proof with soft operating switches, a raised control board and insect prevention, includes a PS60A-24C power supply with an AU/NZ plug, and supports the optional MCW10 wireless LAN dongle. It is covered by a 24 Months Return to Base warranty and is available from POS Sales Australia with delivery Australia-wide, or call 1300 026 062 for advice on POS compatibility.
Star Micronics mC-Print3 MCP31CI · MCP31CI-BK · MCP31CI-WT · 80 mm thermal receipt printer · Direct thermal · 203 dpi · 250 mm/s · Ethernet · USB · Lightning · No Bluetooth · Star CloudPRNT · 2 USB host ports · IPX2 splash proof · 132 x 140 x 125 mm · Black or White · 24 Months Return to Base · POS Sales Australia
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