Cloud receipt printing on the Star mC-Print2
Print receipts, kitchen tickets, and packing slips on the Star mC-Print2 from WooCommerce, a webhook, or your own app. StarPRNT over Ethernet or USB, no drivers, and live printer status in your dashboard.
Star mC-Print2 compatibility
The Star mC-Print2 is the 58 mm sibling of the mC-Print3: the same compact front-exit design and the same StarPRNT command language on narrower paper. It shows up in small cafes, kiosks, and delivery counters where a 2-inch receipt is enough.
Typical use: 58 mm receipts at small counters, kiosks, and delivery pickup points.
| Brand | Star Micronics |
|---|---|
| Models covered | MCP21L, MCP21LB |
| Command language | StarPRNT |
| Paper width | 58 mm · 384 dots |
| Connections | Ethernet / Wi-Fi (TCP port 9100) · USB |
| ReceiptKit status | Expected to work (same protocol as a tested model) |
Expected, not yet lab-tested
We have not had a Star mC-Print2 in our lab. It uses the same StarPRNT command language we validated end-to-end on the Star mC-Print3, so we expect it to work. If you run one, tell us and we will move it to tested.
Cloud coordination, local printing
ReceiptKit sends a few hundred bytes of order data to a bridge on the printer's network. The bridge renders the receipt and writes StarPRNT data straight to the Star mC-Print2, so prints are sub-second even with logos and barcodes.
Do you need a driver for the Star mC-Print2?
No. The bridge writes to the printer directly over TCP or raw USB, without the operating system print spooler or a vendor driver, on every platform.
| Platform · connection | Driver install needed? |
|---|---|
| Any platform over Ethernet / Wi-Fi | None |
| Raspberry Pi over USB | None |
| Windows over USB | None |
| macOS over USB | None (beta; USB on macOS is still being validated in the field) |
Connect the Star mC-Print2 in three steps
1.Install the free bridge next to the printer
Download the ReceiptKit bridge for Windows or macOS, or flash the Raspberry Pi image. It runs on any machine on the printer's network, or the one it is plugged into. PC setup · Raspberry Pi setup
2.Connect the Star mC-Print2 over Ethernet or Wi-Fi
Give the printer a network connection on the same subnet as the bridge. The bridge scans for it by its network address and reads the model name from the printer. If it is not found automatically, add it by IP address; the bridge prints over raw TCP on port 9100.
3.Or plug the Star mC-Print2 in over USB
Connect the printer to the bridge machine with a USB cable. It appears in the bridge as soon as it is plugged in.
4.Claim it and print a test receipt
Claim the printer in the bridge so it appears in your ReceiptKit dashboard, then send a test print. The bridge selects the StarPRNT command language and paper width from the model name automatically.
Live printer status and cash drawer
Live status
Full Star ASB status (cover open, paper out, errors) over both USB and Ethernet.
Cash drawer
Cash drawer kick command sent immediately on the RJ11 port (StarPRNT ESC BEL). Command path verified; physical actuation not yet confirmed in our lab.
Star mC-Print2 quirks and notes
- •Default print width is 384 dots for 58 mm paper. The bridge sets this automatically from the model name.
- •Not yet tested in our lab, but it speaks the identical StarPRNT dialect we validated on the mC-Print3 over every connection.
What can print to the Star mC-Print2
Common questions
Does ReceiptKit work with the Star mC-Print2?
Yes, it is expected to. The Star mC-Print2 uses the StarPRNT command language that we validated end-to-end on the Star mC-Print3. We have not had a Star mC-Print2 in our lab yet, so we label it "expected" rather than "tested".
Do I need to install a driver for the Star mC-Print2?
No. The bridge writes StarPRNT data straight to the printer over TCP or raw USB, without the operating system print spooler or a vendor driver, on Windows, macOS, and Raspberry Pi.
How do I connect the Star mC-Print2 to ReceiptKit?
Install the free ReceiptKit bridge on a Windows PC, Mac, or Raspberry Pi on the same network as the printer, or plugged into it over USB. Over Ethernet the bridge discovers the Star mC-Print2 automatically by its network address, or you can add it by IP. Over USB it appears as soon as it is plugged in. Claim it in the bridge, and it shows up in your ReceiptKit dashboard ready to print.
Can I print WooCommerce orders on the Star mC-Print2?
Yes. Install the free ReceiptKit for WooCommerce plugin from WordPress.org, connect it to your ReceiptKit account, and add a print rule. New orders and refunds then print automatically on the Star mC-Print2 as receipts, kitchen tickets, or packing slips using templates you design visually. Orderable and other WooCommerce ordering plugins are supported too.
Does ReceiptKit show live status for the Star mC-Print2?
Full Star ASB status (cover open, paper out, errors) over both USB and Ethernet.
Can the Star mC-Print2 open a cash drawer through ReceiptKit?
Cash drawer kick command sent immediately on the RJ11 port (StarPRNT ESC BEL). Command path verified; physical actuation not yet confirmed in our lab.
What paper width does the Star mC-Print2 use with ReceiptKit?
58 mm paper at 384 dots across. The bridge sets the width automatically from the model name, and you can override it per printer if a receipt comes out clipped.
Print to your Star mC-Print2 today
Install the free bridge, claim the printer, and print from WooCommerce, a webhook, or one API call. First 500 prints a month are free.