{"title":"Star Micronics","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"star-mc-print3-mcp31ci","title":"Star Micronics mC-Print3 Receipt Printer (MCP31Ci)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne printer for the whole restaurant. The Star mC-Print3 is the printer Opero is built around: it prints guest receipts at the counter, receipts for kiosk orders, and tickets for your kitchen stations. It is fast, it loads paper from the front, and its small footprint leaves room on a busy counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne model, every job.\u003c\/strong\u003e Counter receipts, kiosk receipts, kitchen station tickets and the order (expo) ticket all print on the same model, so staff learn one printer and you keep one kind of paper. Kiosk receipts print automatically on the printer plugged into that kiosk. A kiosk with no printer of its own sends them to your location's receipt printer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrints through the Opero app.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug it by USB into a kiosk, register tablet or kitchen screen running the Opero Android app. That device prints for it over Wi-Fi, so the printer needs no network cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpens your cash drawer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cable a Star printer-driven cash drawer to the mC-Print3 you use for guest receipts, and Opero opens it on cash sales. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-cd4-1616-cash-drawer\"\u003eStar CD4 cash drawer\u003c\/a\u003e is sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and easy to load.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prints up to 15.7 in per second. Paper loads easily from the front, and receipts come out the front, so it works on a counter or under one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for a busy counter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Star rates it IP22 for splashes and dust, and it takes up just 5.2 x 5.5 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut an mC-Print3 wherever you want paper. Each one plugs by USB into its own kiosk, register tablet or kitchen screen, and each of those devices takes one printer. A printer plugged into a kiosk prints that kiosk's receipts. One plugged into a register prints that register's receipts and opens its cash drawer. Every kitchen station's tickets print on one kitchen printer per location, and the order (expo) ticket, if you turn it on, prints there too unless you choose an order printer. One mC-Print3 can do every job, so a small restaurant can run on one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mC-Print3 prints on thermal paper, and heat darkens thermal paper. Mount kitchen printers away from grills, fryers and other heat sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSetting it up with Opero\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug the printer into power, load the paper and turn it on. Plug a USB-A to USB-C data cable into the printer's USB-C port and into the kiosk, register tablet or kitchen screen running the Opero app. When Android asks which app should use the printer, tap Opero, then Always.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn that device, open the printer setup. On a kiosk, tap 5 times quickly in the middle of the top edge. On a register or kitchen screen, tap the orange Printer plugged in button. Enter a manager PIN, then tap Set up this printer. There is nothing to type into the printer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Opero's Setup, print a test page. For a kitchen printer, press Send kitchen tickets here. Kiosk receipts, and a register's receipts and cash drawer, go to the printer plugged into that device. To change the rest, go to Devices, then Printers, and use Where each document goes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mc-print3-setup\"\u003emC-Print3 setup guide\u003c\/a\u003e has every step in detail. If you get stuck, email support@operoos.com. For a printer bought on its own, Opero helps with setup by email only. Bought a kiosk kit? We help you set up the kit by phone or video, or on a setup visit, as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/opero-self-order-kiosk-kit-32-inch\"\u003ekit page\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/terms-of-service\"\u003eTerms of Sale\u003c\/a\u003e say.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor each printer, a kiosk, register tablet or kitchen screen running the Opero Android app (Android 12 or newer), kept on and connected to your Wi-Fi. Opero's Setup installs the Opero app on the device and walks you through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor each printer, a USB-A to USB-C data cable (not included), from a USB-A port on the kiosk, tablet or screen to the printer's USB-C port. A tablet or screen with only a USB-C port needs a USB-C OTG adapter with a charging port. A USB-C to USB-C cable will not work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 1\/8 in thermal paper rolls, 230 ft, up to 3 1\/4 in across (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Opero account\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar mC-Print3 printer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC adapter and power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety instructions and easy setup guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaper and a USB cable are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications (Star)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStar mC-Print3 MCP31Ci (2nd generation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39659110 (black), 39659010 (white)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrint method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect thermal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrint speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 15.7 in\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e203 dpi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 1\/8 in thermal, roll up to 3 1\/4 in diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrint width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCutter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuto-cutter, partial cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePorts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet (LAN), USB-C, USB-A, cash drawer port, 24 V power in. Opero prints over USB, through the Opero app on the device the printer plugs into.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaper end, paper near-end, cover open\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal AC adapter (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.2 x 5.5 x 4.9 in (W x D x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41 to 113 °F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Star Micronics","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":67636515275062,"sku":"39659110","price":461.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":67636515307830,"sku":"39659010","price":461.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7354\/5782\/files\/mC-Print3-1-scaled.jpg?v=1791261819"},{"product_id":"star-cd4-1616-cash-drawer","title":"Star Micronics CD4-1616 Cash Drawer, 5 Bill \/ 5 Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe cash drawer for an Opero counter. The Star CD4 is a printer-driven drawer: cable it to the Star mC-Print3 you use for guest receipts, and Opero opens it on cash sales. It comes in black or white, about 16 x 16 inches, with a 5 bill \/ 5 coin till.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpens from Opero.\u003c\/strong\u003e It opens on cash sales at the POS. Staff who are allowed to can also open it with no sale, and Opero logs each opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Star includes the cable that connects the drawer to the printer's drawer port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom for the shift.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 5 bill \/ 5 coin till, plus 2 long media slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for daily use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Star rates the CD4 for 1 million opens. It runs on roller wheels, and Star reinforces the top so it can hold a tablet or POS terminal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne key.\u003c\/strong\u003e A key lock at the front center for manual release. Star's hinged key works on both the drawer and the till.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacked by Star.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/starmicronics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Unified-Warranty-Document-10-31-25.pdf\"\u003eStar's warranty terms\u003c\/a\u003e (Star Micronics Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions, Rev. 10\/31\/2025) say: \"SMD2, CD4 cash drawers – two (2) years.\" They list key locks, keys, covers and cash drawer tills as accessories, which carry \"one (1) year\". Star's terms apply as Star writes them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks with Opero\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpero can open a Star printer-driven cash drawer that is cabled to an mC-Print3.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug the drawer's cable into the port marked Cash Drawer\/Buzzer on the mC-Print3 at your register, the one plugged into the register tablet by USB. In Opero, also choose that printer as your Receipt printer, under Where each document goes, so the drawer still opens when the register is signed in with your own login rather than its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Opero's printer table (Devices, then Printers), the Cash drawer box for that printer must be ticked. Ticked, it reads \"Drawer here\". Setting up a register's printer ticks it for you. If you move the drawer to another printer, move the tick too. Opero cannot see the cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe drawer opens on cash sales at that register: a walk-up sale at the counter, or cash paid on an open tab or table check. The handheld pad has no cash button: cash is taken at the counter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe register tablet checks in with Opero for its printer every few seconds, and the drawer opens at the next check-in. Expect a delay of up to about 5 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the drawer job is not picked up within about 90 seconds of a cash sale (for example, the register tablet or the printer is off, or the tablet is off the Wi-Fi), the sale still records, but Opero drops the drawer job. The drawer does not open later when they come back. That is on purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo open it with no sale, press Open drawer on the POS, then Open now. Opero logs each opening. If you do not see Open drawer, that login is not allowed to open the drawer without a sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA test print never opens the drawer. Leave the printer's own drawer settings at the factory setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mc-print3-setup\"\u003emC-Print3 setup guide\u003c\/a\u003e has every step, in section 7. If you get stuck, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@operoos.com\"\u003esupport@operoos.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Opero helps with setup by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per register. Each drawer cables to the printer plugged into that register, and opens on that register's cash sales, including cash paid on an open tab or table check. Running more than one register with a drawer? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@operoos.com\"\u003esupport@operoos.com\u003c\/a\u003e before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it work with my printer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis drawer is printer-driven: it opens only when the printer it is cabled to tells it to. It needs a Star printer with a drawer port. In Opero, that is the Star mC-Print3 sold in this store, plugged by USB into your register tablet running the Opero app. Using a different printer? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@operoos.com\"\u003esupport@operoos.com\u003c\/a\u003e before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Star mC-Print3 at your register, plugged by USB into the register tablet running the Opero Android app, and chosen in Opero as your location's Receipt printer (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Opero account\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar CD4 cash drawer in the color you choose, with its 5 bill \/ 5 coin till\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawer cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinged key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe printer and paper are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications (Star)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStar CD4-1616BK55-S2 (black) and CD4-1616WT55-S2 (white) (Choice Series, CD4-1616)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37968790 (black), 37968780 (white)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinter-driven, with a bottom-exit cable (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 bill \/ 5 coin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia slots\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2, long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolenoid\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoller wheel suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 million opens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLock\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey lock at front center; one hinged key for drawer and till\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.1 x 16.3 x 4.3 in (W x L x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 15.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStar's terms (Rev. 10\/31\/2025): \"SMD2, CD4 cash drawers – two (2) years.\" Accessories, listed there as including key locks, keys, covers and cash drawer tills: \"one (1) year\".\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Star Micronics","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":67665314087222,"sku":"37968790","price":152.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":67665314119990,"sku":"37968780","price":152.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7354\/5782\/files\/CD4-1616-1.jpg?v=1791528098"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.operoos.com\/collections\/star-micronics.oembed","provider":"Opero Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}