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.
What’s New:
Star has released V1.1.0 of React Native StarXpand™ SDK for iOS and Android, available on Github. Updates to the firmware for Star’s mC-Print2 and mC-Print3 thermal printers were also made.
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What is Included in the Software Update?
Updates to StarXpand™ SDK
- Updated React Native version to 0.66
- Improved graphics printing speed
- iOS: Supported for Xcode 13
- iOS: Added support for the iOS simulator on Apple Silicon Mac
- Bug fixes for both iOS and Android
Updates to mC-Print2/3 Firmware
- Support for TLS 1.3
- Update CloudPRNT protocol to the same level as HIX
- Web configuration - multiple CA certification support when uploading on the same level as HIX
- Updated pre-installed CA certification from V1.0 to V1.1
About StarXpand™ SDK
StarXpand™ is an industry-first software development kit (SDK) for Star printer control for the popular cross-platform framework, React Native. The SDK supports the development of connecting to and controlling Star printers in applications that utilize React Native.
The StarXpand™ SDK will help shorten the development time and maintenance costs associated with printer connection and will be published on GitHub, a website where developers around the world publish and share program codes.
About Our mC-Print Thermal Printers
Sleek and space-saving, our line of POS printers includes the sophisticated and compact mC-Print2 and mC-Print3, which use the latest in SDK technology for easy integration with any iOS or Android. These resilient thermal receipt printers boast multiple connectivity options, including USB, Lightning, Bluetooth, CloudPRNT, and LAN, which means you can change your POS software without changing your printer.
Next Steps
Visit GitHub to access and learn more about the React Native StarXpand SDK updates here.
