[For developers] mC-Print3 product selection guide for USB connection
When connecting a tablet used for tablet POS, mobile order, etc. to this product via USB,
we have prepared a recommended model for each device OS and USB type.
What kind of interface does mC-Print3 have?
mC-Print3 has multiple interfaces such as USB / Bluetooth / LAN to support various usage scenes.
Each model has a different interface that must be checked before purchasing.
Interface list of mC-Print3 series
| Model Name | MCP31L | MCP31LB | MCP31C | MCP31CB | MCP30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB | USB-A 2.4A (Lightning - USB) |
〇 | 〇 | - | - | - |
| USB-A 0.5A | 〇 (2 ports) |
〇 (2 ports) |
〇 (2 ports) |
〇 (2 ports) |
- | |
| USB-B | 〇 | 〇 | - | - | 〇 | |
| USB-C® 9V2A or 5V3A (Power Delivery compatible) |
- | - | 〇 | 〇 | - | |
| Bluetooth® | - | 〇 | - | 〇 *1 | - | |
| Ethernet (LAN) | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | |
| DK-port | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | |
*1 iOS devices are not supported on the MCP31CB. Please select the MCP31LB for iOS when using Bluetooth.
What are the recommended patterns for connecting a device to mC-Print3 via USB?
Check the USB interface on your iOS, Android, or Windows tablet, and then check the recommended model from the chart below.
Recommended USB connection pattern for mC-Print3 series
| * | For connection with a USB cable not listed, please contact the software vendor. | |
| * | The wired LAN port is installed in all models. | |
| Note 1 | If you are using an iPad or iPhone released after 2020, you need to purchase a Lighting-USB cable (MFi certified product / cable length 2m or less) separately. | |
| Note 2 | If you are using an iPad equipped with USB-C, you need to purchase a USB-C to USB-A cable (USB 2.0 or later standard certified product / 3A or more compatible product / cable length 2m or less) separately. | |
| Note 3 | Make sure that the USB Power Delivery function works properly. (Some of the devices do not have USB Power Delivery function even it has USB C port.) | |
| Note 4 | This function has been confirmed to work on Android 5.0 or later and Windows 10 or later. |
| (Note) | * | Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, iTunes, Retina, Mac, Mac OS and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. |
| * | iPad Air and iPad mini are trademarks of Apple Inc. | |
| * | The trademark “iPhone” is used with a license from Aiphone K.K. | |
| * | IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. | |
| * | Android is a trademark of Google LLC. | |
| * | The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,Inc. and any use of such marks by Star Micronics Co., Ltd. is under license. |
