Welcome to the Star Software Update, the regular series of blog updates where Star’s Integration Team informs you about the latest important Star Micronics software updates.
In this edition:
- Introducing SteadyLAN®! An industry-first solution for iPad POS
Read on to learn what this month’s update entails.
Release Date:
SteadyLAN was released to the public on January 13, 2020.
What is SteadyLAN?
SteadyLAN is a patent-pending technology available on certain mC-Print Series printers. It provides wired Ethernet service to iOS, Android, and Windows devices connected to a networked printer via the Lightning or USB-C® cable..
Star’s unique SteadyLAN technology makes unstable Wi-Fi signals a thing of the past! SteadyLAN, available on certain mC-Print models and designed for iOS, Android, and Windows devices provides direct cabled control of the printer and attached peripherals, as well as Ethernet provision to the tablet, from the wired Ethernet port of the printer.
For locations where Wi-Fi connectivity is not possible or unreliable, this new technology is a world-first, providing the stability of a cabled LAN connection for tablet POS systems. By connecting the SteadyLAN-compatible printer to the Internet via wired LAN and connecting the printer and a tablet with a Lightning-USB or USB-C® cable, the device can use the Internet without Wi-Fi communication. At the same time, the tablet can communicate with the printer via USB or LAN and can be charged from the printer.
Which Printer Models Include SteadyLAN?
SteadyLAN is available on the following mC-Print models: mCP21LB, mCP31L, and mCP31LB.
Next Steps
If you already own an applicable mC-Print model, all you need to do to enjoy SteadyLAN is update your firmware through the mC-Print Utility app.
