POS PRINTING
Star CloudPRNT stores and creates print jobs and communicates status with the printer. Orders created through web apps and Cloud-based software can be directly printed in the store or venue for table and remote ordering without the need for an additional tablet or device. Building on this, Star’s latest CloudPRNT Next technology provides faster, more secure and efficient communication between Cloud applications and connected devices. StarIO.Online is one of Star’s advanced Cloud services enabling fully managed Cloud connected receipt, label and online order printing along with powerful device management tools for monitoring and controlling CloudPRNT-enabled Star devices. Running on securely managed Cloud servers, StarIO.Online allows users to print to any CloudPRNT-compatible device with real-time monitoring and centralised control. This includes real- time print job visibility with webhook notifications to reliably track print jobs, barcode scans, new device connections as well as status monitoring of both printer and connected cash drawers in a single or multi-store environment. Clearly, this makes life simpler for retailers in terms of deployment, updating and device management, saving time and reducing costs. All Star’s latest receipt, ticket and label printers are CloudPRNT compatible and with Star continually innovating it is actively looking to expand its range of Cloud connected hardware. The Growth of Self-Service As the rise in online ordering across multiple channels is resulting in greater demand for self-service kiosks for applications such as endless aisle, self- checkout and store returns as well as the collection and delivery of food and beverages in QSR, kiosks can act as both a cost-effective solution for retailers and a convenient option for customers. Providing support for traditional PCs and tablet POS, Star has developed
long-standing partnerships with leading kiosk manufacturers supplying tier one retail chains as well as smaller stores and venues. In addition to large-scale projects, the expanding range of low-cost offerings can be an attractive proposition for the SME market. Star also supports its iOS/Android/Windows/ChromeOS tablet software partners with both open frame and housed kiosk printing solutions. Alongside its compact mechanisms, Star’s robust packaged printers offer ease of installation, a variety of interface options and are CloudPRNT compatible for internet connected services. Driven by their lower cost compared to the modular open frame printer as well as ease to install, use and maintain, the packaged printer often successfully bridges the gap between a compact footprint and ease of use. Multifunctional Labelling With the growth of multi-channel ordering accompanied by increasing demand for customer collection and returns, third party delivery and legislation around accurate ingredients and allergy identification, the requirement for efficient and versatile product labelling has surged. Amongst the range of labelling solutions currently available, linerless labels stand out for their eco-friendly properties and operational efficiencies. For businesses that require multi- media receipt and label printing solutions supporting a range of media, the Star mC- Label3 can print a wide range of liner and liner-free labels including low adhesive re-stick labels, high adhesive permanent and semi-permanent labels as well as receipts. This offers the ideal solution for printing different sized and types of labels including product labels, collection and returns labels in addition to customer orders. And, featuring the same benefits as Star’s receipt printing range including tablet and Cloud connectivity for ease of setup and multi-estate provisioning, the mC-Label3 excels in all regards. n
Amongst the range of labelling solutions currently available, linerless labels stand out for their eco- friendly properties and operational efficiencies. “ ”
Star Micronics mC-Label3
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