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Empower and connect iPad POS

internet without Wi-Fi communication. At the same time,
the iPad can communicate with the printer via Lightning
or LAN and can be charged from the printer.

The technology is especially valuable in merchant locations
where Wi-Fi connectivity is not possible or is unreliable,
Levin stated.
Three printer options

Star Micronics' portfolio of thermal, impact, mobile and
multifunction POS printers is compatible with a wide
variety of applications, including POS, retail, kiosks,
restaurants, hospitality and bar code/labeling. Star's printer
tar Micronics, a leading global manufacturer of models are available with serial, parallel, USB, powered
mobile, POS and customer engagement technol- USB, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and WLAN interfaces.
ogies, launched SteadyLAN, a solution designed
S to provide power and network access to iPad Star Micronic's mCollection printers are designed to be
POS systems. The solution is compatible with select mC- chic, compact and consistent to allow for a unified look in
Print Series printers. It connects networked printers to any business environment. Peripherals available for the
Ethernet service using a lightning cable, keeping iPad POS mCollection include 3 mG-Scales, 1D and 2D scanners, cash
systems continuously connected and productive, according drawers, line displays, and kitchen buzzers.
to company representatives.
SteadyLAN is available on the following mCollection
"We're incredibly proud to announce SteadyLAN, as it will models:
make unstable Wi-Fi signals a thing of the past," said Jon
Levin, director of product management at Star Micronics. • mCP21LB, the mC-Print2, Star Micronic's smallest
"We expect this new solution to greatly improve business desktop printer, is designed to conserve counter
operations in retail and restaurant POS settings, mobile space.
ordering and more."
• mCP31L, the mC-Print3 three-inch thermal POS
Levin noted that SteadyLAN uses patent-pending printer provides an IPX2-rated splash-proof design
technology to stabilize Wi-Fi signals and give merchants and front-loading paper roll
greater control, flexibility and access to networked printers • mCP21LB, the mC-Print3 is a three-inch POS printer
and connected peripherals. The solution requires iOS10 with IPX2-rated splash-proof design, front-loading
or higher operating systems and works on Star Micronics' paper roll and multiple connectivity options,
mCollection printer series, he stated. including USB, Lightning, Bluetooth, LAN, and
Always on, always connected CloudPRNT/WebPRNT.

SteadyLAN's new iOS technology provides the stability
of cabled LAN connections for tablet POS systems, Levin
stated. The solution provides direct cabled control of
the printer and attached peripherals, as well as Ethernet
provision to the tablet, from the printer's wired Ethernet Company: Star Micronics Co. Ltd.
port. This enables iPad POS systems to communicate with
printers by cable or local access networks as well as take a Product: SteadyLAN
power charge directly from the printer. Website: www.starmicronics.com

By connecting the SteadyLAN-compatible printer to the Contact: sales@starmicronics.com
internet via wired LAN and connecting the printer and
an iPad with a Lightning-USB cable, the iPad can use the

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