Part Names and Functions

This section explains the names and functions of parts that are related to the basic operations of the main unit.

Front of main unit

Inside of main unit

Back of main unit

LED: Indicates the printer status.
Power LED: When the power is turned on, this LED lights up or flashes according to the printer status.
Information LED: This LED lights up red or orange to indicate the timing of cleaning and parts replacement. This LED also flashes light blue when there is data waiting for printing.
Network LED: This LED lights up green according to the network connection status.
Bluetooth LED <MCL32CBI>: This LED lights up blue according to the Bluetooth connection status.
Cover opening lever: Pull this lever to open the printer cover when setting the paper roll.
Paper exit/Tear bar: The printed paper is ejected from here.
Paper can be cut manually using the tear bar in an emergency where the cutter cannot be used.
Power button: Use this button to turn power ON/OFF and to restart the printer.
Turn On/Off Power
Multi-Function button: Press this button to feed paper.
Also, use this button for One Touch Label and Self-Printing.
Self-Printing
Use One Touch Label
Printer cover: Opens/Closes when setting the paper roll.
Paper Setup
Paper guide shaft: Insert the shaft core of the paper roll here.
Paper Setup
Paper guide lever: Pinch this lever and move the paper guide right and left when adjusting the width of the paper guide.
Paper Setup
Paper guide (R)
Paper guide (L)
Roll position lever: Detects that the set paper roll has come off from the paper guide shaft and has fallen.
Paper Setup
PE/BM sensor: Detects the end of the paper or a black mark on the back side of paper.
When using label paper with black marks, move this sensor to an appropriate position according to the utility guide. In other cases, align this sensor with the center mark.
GAP sensor: Detects border lines on the die cut label paper.
Hold print sensor: Detects that a printed label is remaining at the paper exit.
Protection parts: Protection parts for transport of the printer.
This is attached near the paper exit. Remove and dispose it before using the printer.
RESET switch: Initializes the communication settings of the main unit.
Initialize Communication Settings
LAN port: Connect the network with the LAN cable that comes with the main unit.
Connect LAN Cable
USB-A (0.5 A) port: Connect USB-connectable products* specified by Star Micronics to establish communication.
This product supports USB HID class (keyboard mode)* and USB HUB.
In addition, this port can also be used to supply power (0.5 A max.) to USB peripherals.

* There are restrictions if you use USB-connectable products or USB HID class (keyboard mode).
For details, see Use USB Device.
Use Peripherals
Set Up External Devices - USB-A Port
Use Third-party External Devices - USB HUB
USB-C port: Connects an Android/Windows device via the USB cable that comes with the main unit. Communication and power supply (up to 20 W) can be performed.
Connect USB Cable
Set Up External Devices - USB-C Port
Connector to drive external device: Connects a cash drawer and/or external buzzer (options).
Set Up External Devices - External device drive connector
Power connector: Connect the power adapter cable that comes with the main unit.
Connect AC Adapter