Use Star CloudPRNT
Star CloudPRNT is a protocol that can print from a remote server.
In order to use Star CloudPRNT, it is necessary to prepare a server that conforms to the Star CloudPRNT protocol. For details about the construction of a Star CloudPRNT server, refer to Star CloudPRNT Protocol Developer’s Guide.
This section explains the printer-side settings that are necessary in order to use Star CloudPRNT with mC-Label3.
Setup procedure
Setup is performed from the printer settings screen (Web Configuration).
On the settings screen, it is necessary to save each of the setting items individually.
Depending on the usage environment, it may be necessary to set (change) the DNS servers. Perform this procedure separately. Set DNS
1. Open the printer settings screen
- Connect the printer to the same network as the host device that will be used for setup. Connect LAN Cable
- Check the printer IP address. Check Printer IP Address
- Open the printer settings screen (Web Configuration) via a web browser such as Google Chrome or Safari. Open Printer Settings Screen
2. Enable the CloudPRNT setting
- From the menu or the menu button
at the upper left of the screen, open [CloudPRNT] 
and set CloudPRNT Service 
to “ENABLE”. - Enter the CloudPRNT server URL in Server URL
. - Enter the polling time in Polling time
. - Enter the user name and password in User Name and Password
.
(Input is not necessary unless requested by the CloudPRNT server.) - Tap [Submit]
.
- A screen where you can check and save the entered details will appear.
3. Save the settings to the printer
- From the menu or the menu button at the upper left of the screen, open [Save]
, select SaveRestart device 
and tap [Execute] 
.
The settings are saved to the printer.
Note
If the Star CloudPRNT server does not use HTTPS, then setup is now completed.
4. If the CloudPRNT server uses HTTPS, check the security settings
- From the menu or the menu button at the upper left of the screen, open [CloudPRNT]
. - Select the HTTPS trust level
according to the CA-Certificate that is used.
When setting a custom CA-Certificate, file upload will be performed in Step 6. - To specify the specific server for NTP Server
, select “Use custom NTP server” and enter the URL of the server to use. - Specify the TLS1.2 Cipher Suites Encryption Level (printer's TLS1.2 encryption level)
.
For a list of supported cipher suites, refer to Cipher Suite Support List.
- Enable/disable TLS1.3
.
When this item is set to “DISABLE”, it may be possible to shorten the time before printing starts.
For a list of supported cipher suites, refer to Cipher Suite Support List.
- Tap [Submit]
.
Note
Give sufficient consideration and exercise caution when changing the TSL1.3 settings because doing so will lower the security level from the initial setting.
- A screen where you can check and save the entered details will appear.
5. Save the settings to the printer
- From the menu or the menu button at the upper left of the screen, open [Save]
, select SaveRestart device 
and tap [Execute] 
.
The settings are saved to the printer.
Note
If a custom CA-Certificate was selected for the HTTPS trust level in Step 4, proceed to Step 6.
If a custom CA-Certificate was not selected, setup is now completed.
6. Upload the custom CA-Certificate
- From the menu or the menu button at the upper left of the screen, open [CloudPRNT]
. - Tap the [Browse..] button and open the select file screen (dialog box), select the CA-Certificate (PEM format), and tap [upload]
.
- A screen where you can check and save the entered details will appear.
7. Save the settings to the printer
- From the menu or the menu button at the upper left of the screen, open [Save]
, select SaveRestart device 
and tap [Execute] 
.
The settings are saved to the printer.
- Setup is now completed.