How to Use This Manual

Star CloudPRNT is a protocol that enables printing to a printer and peripheral device control from a back-end service on a remote server.

This manual provides the Star CloudPRNT specifications and information about the developer support tools accompanying Star CloudPRNT. Each section contains the information as follows. Reading the following sections in order helps you understand the functions that can be achieved using Star CloudPRNT and the development processes:



Getting StartedDescribes this manual and supported models.
Star CloudPRNT OverviewDescribes the overview and features of Star CloudPRNT.
CloudPRNT Protocol OverviewDescribes the overview of the Star CloudPRNT protocol specifications.
Quick StartDescribes how to build a CloudPRNT system and how to test printing using a sample server program implemented in a PHP language.
Client SettingsDescribes the printer settings to communicate a Star CloudPRNT-compatible printer with the CloudPRNT server.
Star CloudPRNT Protocol ReferencesDetailed specifications of HTTP methods and MQTT messages in the Star CloudPRNT protocol.
.NET API: Developer support toolDescribes .NET API, a developer support tool available for a .NET-based development environment.
.NET API ReferencesDetailed specifications of the API provided by .NET API.
CPUtil: Developer support toolDescribes CPUtil, a tool to support with implementation of a non-.NET-based CloudPRNT server.
FAQsFrequently asked questions and answers.

Operating Environment

Supported Printers

The Star CloudPRNT-compatible printers are as follows:

POS Printer (mCollection/TSP100IV)

Printer modelSupported printer firmware version
CloudPRNT
Version HTTP supported		CloudPRNT
Version MQTT supported
mC-Print21.2 or later-
mC-Print31.2 or later5.1 or later *1
TSP100IV1.0 or later2.2 or later
TSP100IV SK2.0 or later2.2 or later
mC-Label31.0 or later-
mC-Label21.0 or later1.0 or later

*1 This version supports only MCP31CBI/CI.


POS Printer (Legacy Printer)

Interface Model Printer Model Boot Version (*1) Main Version (*1) Interface Firmware Version (*2)
HI01X TSP650II 1.0 1.0 1.1
HI01X TSP700II 2.0 3.0 1.2
HI01X TSP800II 1.0 1.2 1.2
HI01X TSP650IISK 1.0 1.0 1.9
HI02X SP700 2.0 3.0 1.2

(*1) Minimum printer firmware version

(*2) Minimum interface board firmware version


  • A printer firmware update fixes problems and adds new features. For this reason, it is recommended to keep the firmware up to date.

    • The printer firmware version can be checked by the Self-Printing function of the printer.　For details, refer to "Self-Printing" in the Online Manual.

    mC-Print3 Online Manual

    TSP100IV Online Manual

    mC-Label3 Online Manual

    The printer firmware can also be updated using the special app. For details, refer to "Use App" in the Online Manual.

    mC-Print3 Online Manual

    TSP100IV Online Manual

    mC-Label3 Online Manual
  • HTTP and HTTPS (TLS 1.2, TLS 1.3 *3) run on printers.
    The standard HTTP Basic Authentication uses user name/password security.
    *3 TLS 1.3 supports only some models. For details, refer to Cipher Suite Support List.
  • For USB peripheral support, HI01X/HI02X firmware version 1.4 or later is required.
  • For a list of supported USB peripheral devices, refer to Controlling Peripheral Devices.
  • The CloudPRNT protocol uses the MAC address of the printer's Ethernet LAN port, even when connected over a wireless LAN.
    This allows the server to recognize and manage the printer as the same one whether it is used Ethernet or wireless LAN.

Cipher Suite Support List

The cipher suite support list of Star CloudPRNT-compatible printers is as follows.
For details about the setting procedure, refer to the Client Settings.

TLS 1.2 encryption level

Printer model Supported firmware version MEDIUM HIGH + MEDIUM
mC-Print2
mC-Print3		 2.4 or earlier ✔ -
3.0 or later ✔ ✔(*)
TSP100IV 1.0 or later ✔ ✔(*)
TSP100IV SK 2.0 or later ✔ ✔(*)
mC-Label3 1.0 or later - ✔(*)
mC-Label2 1.0 or later ✔ ✔(*)

* Factory setting



TLS1.3

Printer model Supported firmware version Disabled Enabled
mC-Print2
mC-Print3		 3.4 or earlier ✔ -
3.5 or later ✔ ✔(*)
TSP100IV 1.0 or later ✔ ✔(*)
TSP100IV SK 2.0 or later ✔ ✔(*)
mC-Label3 1.0 or later ✔ ✔(*)
mC-Label2 1.0 or later ✔ ✔(*)

* Factory setting

Memo
When TLS 1.3 is enabled, the internal processing time of the printer may become longer depending on the cipher suites supported by the destination server. If the server has a short timeout setting, communication may fail to establish. In such cases, please consider reviewing the server’s timeout settings or using TLS 1.2, which offers shorter internal processing time on the printer.



Cipher Suite Support List by Encryption Level (Model)

Cipher Suites MEDIUM HIGH + MEDIUM IFBD HI01X/02X
mC-Print2
mC-Print3
TSP100IV
TSP100IV SK
mC-Label2		 mC-Print2
mC-Print3
TSP100IV
TSP100IV SK
mC-Label2		 mC-Label3
TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 (0x1301) ✔(*) ✔(*) ✔(*) -
TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 (0x1302) ✔(*) ✔(*) ✔(*) -
TLS_CHACHA20_POLY1305_SHA256 (0x1303) ✔(*) ✔(*) ✔(*) -
TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 (0xc02b) - ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 (0xc02c) - ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_128_GCM_SHA256 (0xc086) - - - ✔
TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_256_GCM_SHA384 (0xc087) - - - ✔
TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_CHACHA20_POLY1305_SHA256 (0xcca9) - ✔ ✔ -
TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA (0xc009) - ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256 (0xc023) - ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA (0xc00a) - - ✔ ✔
TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA384 (0xc024) - ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_128_CBC_SHA256 (0xc072) - - - ✔
TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_256_CBC_SHA384 (0xc073) - - - ✔
TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_128_CCM (0xc0ac) - - - ✔
TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_256_CCM (0xc0ad) - - - ✔
TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA (0xc008) - - - ✔
TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 (0xc02f) - ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 (0xc030) - ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_128_GCM_SHA256 (0xc08a) - - - ✔
TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_256_GCM_SHA384 (0xc08b) - - - ✔
TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_CHACHA20_POLY1305_SHA256 (0xcca8) - ✔ ✔ -
TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA (0xc013) - ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256 (0xc027) - ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA (0xc014) - ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA384 (0xc028) - ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_128_CBC_SHA256 (0xc076) - - - ✔
TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_256_CBC_SHA384 (0xc077) - - - ✔
TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA (0xc012) - - - ✔
TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 (0x009c) - ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 (0x009d) - ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_RSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_128_GCM_SHA256 (0xc07a) - - - ✔
TLS_RSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_256_GCM_SHA384 (0xc07b) - - - ✔
TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA (0x002f) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256 (0x003c) - ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA (0x0035) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA256 (0x003d) - ✔ ✔ ✔
TLS_RSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_128_CBC_SHA (0x0041) - - - ✔
TLS_RSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_128_CBC_SHA256 (0x00ba) - - - ✔
TLS_RSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_256_CBC_SHA (0x0084) - - - ✔
TLS_RSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_256_CBC_SHA256 (0x00c0) - - - ✔
TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CCM (0xc09c) - - - ✔
TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CCM (0xc09d) - - - ✔
TLS_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA (0x000a) ✔ ✔ - ✔
TLS_RSA_WITH_RC4_128_SHA (0x0005) ✔ ✔ - -
TLS_RSA_WITH_RC4_128_MD5 (0x0004) ✔ ✔ - -
TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 (0x009e) - - ✔ ✔
TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 (0x009f) - - ✔ ✔
TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_128_GCM_SHA256 (0xc07c) - - - ✔
TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_256_GCM_SHA384 (0xc07d) - - - ✔
TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA (0x0033) - - ✔ ✔
TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256 (0x0067) - - ✔ ✔
TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA (0x0039) - - ✔ ✔
TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA256 (0x006b) - - ✔ ✔
TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_128_CBC_SHA (0x0045) - - - ✔
TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_128_CBC_SHA256 (0x00be) - - - ✔
TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_256_CBC_SHA (0x0088) - - - ✔
TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_CAMELLIA_256_CBC_SHA256 (0x00c4) - - - ✔
TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CCM (0xc09e) - - - ✔
TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CCM (0xc09f) - - - ✔
TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA (0x0016) - - - ✔
TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_CHACHA20_POLY1305_SHA256 (0xccaa) - - ✔ -

(*) Only when TLS 1.3 is enabled

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