Use App

With the dedicated app (Star Quick Setup Utility or Star Windows Software), you can use the following functions.

Bluetooth pairing using QR code
With Star Quick Setup Utility (iOS, Android), you can use the QR code printed via Self-Printing to easily perform Bluetooth pairing and configure the printer to connect this app to, enabling you to smoothly proceed with the setup procedure.
Firmware update
Download the latest printer firmware and update the firmware safely.
With Star Quick Setup Utility (iOS, Android), you can update the firmware by selecting [Printer Settings] - [Firmware Update]. With Star Windows Software (Windows), set up the printer connection, and then select [Firmware Update] to update the firmware.
Network settings using a Bluetooth or USB connection
With Star Quick Setup Utility (iOS, Android), you can check and change the printer network settings from the host device connected via Bluetooth or USB. This enables you to specify the static IP address of the printer via another interface even in an environment in which the DHCP server is not available.
Network settings in an environment where DHCP is not available
With Star Windows Software (Windows), you can specify the static IP address of the printer even in an environment in which the DHCP server is not available.
SteadyLAN* Setting Support
Enable / disable SteadyLAN.
With Star Quick Setup Utility (iOS, Android), you can set up an environment for using SteadyLAN by following the utility guide.
*SteadyLAN: a function to provide a wired network connection via a USB cable
Connection check
By performing sample print from the dedicated app, you can easily check the connection between your device and printer.
Change memory switch setting
You can change the memory switch setting of the printer on the screen.

Refer to the information appropriate to the usage environment.

iOS/Android

Windows

iOS/Android

Star Quick Setup Utility download

To download Star Quick Setup Utility, access the following URL from your iOS or Android tablet or smartphone and download it.

Download Site

What Star Quick Setup Utility can do

Installing Star Quick Setup Utility enables you to use the following functions.

Communication settings
Select and connect the desired printer.
This enables you to perform Bluetooth pairing using the QR code printed by Self-Printing.
Check printer operations
Check printer operations. (Sample printing)
Check the printer status.
Check the operations of external devices such as the cash drawer.
Select and print images saved on a tablet or smartphone.
Perform Self-Printing.
Change printer settings
Set the memory switch.
Register the logo.
Update the mC-Print2 firmware.
Enable / disable SteadyLAN. (iOS only)
Configure Wireless LAN Unit settings
Configure the settings for the Wireless LAN Unit (sold separately).
Use Star Micronics Cloud Services
Register a printer in Star Micronics Cloud Services.

Operating environment
iOS 13.0 or later
Android 9.0 or later
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Windows

Star Windows Software download

Download Star Windows Software from the following website.

Download Site

Note

When using a device running Windows10 S mode, only apps from the Microsoft Store can be installed (launched).  If it is not possible to install Star Windows Software, check the Windows settings.


What Star Windows Software can do
Star Windows Driver installation
Install the drivers necessary for printing to the mC-Print2 from a Windows application.
Setting Utility
Configure the printing settings for the Star printer.
Update the mC-Print2 firmware.
Perform Self-Printing.
Bluetooth Setting Utility
Configure the Bluetooth settings for the Star printer.
SteadyLAN Setting Utility
Enable / disable SteadyLAN.
USB serial number Setting Utility
Change the USB serial number setting for the Star printer.
Wireless LAN Unit Setting Utility
Configure the settings for the Wireless LAN Unit (sold separately).

Operating environment
Windows 10 / 11

Installation Procedure: Setup - Install Driver

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