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Compact black thermal receipt printer with front paper exit and built-in cutter

Star Micronics

Star Micronics 39659310 mC-Print3 MCP31LBi NH 3.15" 203 dpi Thermal Printer

SKU CH-QB36-RXSNE MPN 39659310

3.15-inch thermal receipt printer with 203 dpi resolution, 250 mm/sec speed, Ethernet, USB, Bluetooth and auto-cutter

  • Monochrome thermal receipt printing at 203 dpi
  • 250 mm/sec fast output for busy counters
  • USB, Ethernet and Bluetooth connectivity built in
  • SteadyLAN provides wired Ethernet to iOS, Android, Windows
  • Front-loading 3.15" paper with integrated auto-cutter

Compact 3.15-inch thermal receipt printer

The Star Micronics mC-Print3 MCP31LBi NH is a 3.15-inch direct thermal printer built for countertop use in retail, restaurant, pharmacy or grocery environments. It prints monochrome receipts at 203 dpi with a maximum speed of 250 mm per second and includes an integrated auto-cutter for clean ticket separation.

Multiple wired and wireless links with low heat

Connectivity options cover Ethernet, USB, Lightning USB and Bluetooth so the unit can serve Windows, iOS, Android, web and cloud POS systems from a single device. Direct thermal technology means no ink ribbons or toner cartridges, keeping consumable costs down and heat output minimal during continuous operation.

Front-load design saves counter space

Paper loads and exits from the front, allowing the printer to sit flush against a wall or under a shelf without rear clearance. A built-in hub port supports one peripheral such as a cash drawer, barcode scanner or customer display, reducing the number of separate power bricks and cables required at the checkout station.

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Price $372.99
Pricier than about 88% of the 5,855 comparable items (median $91.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStar Micronics
Size & build
Shipping weight2.22 kg
Package size216 × 216 × 216 mm

Questions about this item

How do I load paper into the front-loading mC-Print3 MCP31LBi NH without jamming the 3.15" mechanism?

Open the front cover, drop the roll in so paper feeds from the bottom, pull a short length straight out, then close the cover firmly until it clicks — the auto-cutter will trim the first edge.

Which part of the mC-Print3 MCP31LBi NH wears out first and how often should I replace it?

The thermal print head and auto-cutter blade are the main consumables; expect to swap the paper roll daily in busy service, and plan a head clean every few rolls to maintain 203 dpi clarity.

At what point does sustained printing hit a limit on the mC-Print3 MCP31LBi NH?

Continuous runs at the rated 250 mm/sec will eventually trigger the thermal head's over-temperature protection, causing a brief pause until the head cools.

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