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Star Micronics to Showcase POS Hardware, Partner Integrations, and the New mC-Connect Drawer at RetailNOW 2026
Visit Booth 631 to see the new mC-Connect Drawer, cloud printing, multifunction labeling, kiosk barcode scanning, and live demonstrations with MagTek and Logic Controls.
Las Vegas, NV – July 17, 2026 – Star Micronics, a global leader in point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling technology, will exhibit at RetailNOW 2026, the retail IT channel’s #1 trade show, education conference, and networking event. The show takes place July 26–28 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. Visitors to Booth 631 can explore Star’s latest POS hardware through live demonstrations with leading technology partners.

RetailNOW attendees will see Star hardware working alongside software and payment technologies used across retail and hospitality.

Featured Solutions at Booth 631

Attendees can explore Star’s latest POS hardware and cloud technologies, including:

The new mC-Connect Drawer: Modernize any cash drawer with USB, Ethernet, Wireless LAN, and Bluetooth® Low Energy connectivity, enabling direct communication with today’s POS systems, tablets, and mobile devices.

Cloud Printing Solutions: CloudPRNT Next and StarIO.Online simplify cloud printing for online ordering, web applications, and multi-location deployments. From direct cloud communication using MQTT to fully managed cloud printing with remote device management, Star offers flexible options for cloud-connected POS environments.

Multifunction Labeling Solutions: The mC-Label2 and mC-Label3 support receipts, linerless labels, die-cut labels, and continuous media from a single device, allowing businesses to print food safety labels, order labels, barcode labels, receipts, and more.

Kiosk Barcode Scanning: Star’s fixed-mount kiosk barcode scanners, the NLS-FM431 and the NLS-FM3280, provide fast, hands-free scanning of 1D and 2D barcodes from printed labels and mobile devices for self-service kiosks, lockers, and customer-facing terminals.

Enterprise POS Hardware: From receipt printers and cash drawers to barcode scanners and cloud-connected peripherals, Star’s hardware portfolio supports retail, restaurant, grocery, healthcare, cannabis, and hospitality applications.

Live Partner Demonstrations

Star will feature several integrated demonstrations throughout the show.

One Touch Label with Logic Controls KitchenGO KDS and the mC-Label3: See Logic Controls’ KitchenGO KDS working with Star’s mC-Label3 multifunction printer to demonstrate the One Touch Label feature. Kitchen staff can generate labels directly from the KDS as orders move through production, helping identify orders and improve fulfillment accuracy.

Direct Cash Drawer Control with MagTek and the mC-Connect Drawer: MagTek will demonstrate the mC-Connect Drawer, showing how payment devices and POS systems can control cash drawers directly without requiring a printer connection.

Star Solutions Featured Throughout the Show Floor

Attendees can also see Star solutions featured at the following partner booths:

BlueStar

MagTek

Met Sales

MS Cash

“RetailNOW brings together the channel partners, ISVs, and solution providers that help businesses deploy POS technology every day. This year, we’re demonstrating how our hardware works alongside leading software and payment providers, from the new mC-Connect Drawer and cloud printing to multifunction labeling and kiosk technologies, showing how these technologies work together in real-world deployments.”

Christophe Naasz, Global Director of Business Development at Star Micronics

Meet the Star Team at RetailNOW 2026

Francis Angoyar, Sales Accounts Executive at Star Micronics, will participate in a speaking session at the ScanSource booth on Monday, July 27, from 11:45 a.m. to 11:55 a.m., where attendees can ask questions about Star’s POS hardware and integrations.

Star is also proud to support the Women in Technology (W2W) community at RetailNOW. Joey Richholt, Director of Human Resources at Star Micronics, will serve as a panelist during Martinis & Mentorship: The Perfect Cocktail Mixing Career Advice, Authentic Connections, and Lasting Success, taking place on Sunday, July 26, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Visitors are encouraged to stop by Booth 631 to see the demonstrations, meet with the Star team, and learn more about Star’s latest POS hardware and cloud technologies.

To schedule time with the Star team or for more information, contact sales@starmicronics.com.
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Star Micronics is a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions that help businesses connect digital workflows to real-world operations. Serving retail, hospitality, healthcare, and service industries, Star delivers printing, labeling, cash management, self-service, and cloud-based technologies designed to support scalable, connected, and automated environments. Star’s solutions support Android, iOS, Windows, and web-based platforms and extend into the cloud through services such as CloudPRNT Next and StarIO.Online, Star’s fully managed cloud printing service.

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Star Micronics America, Inc.

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July 17, 2026
Operandio and Star Micronics Standardize Food Safety Labeling for Multi-Location Restaurants
Operandio integrates with Star’s mC-Label2 and mC-Label3 multifunction label printers to help multi-location restaurants simplify and improve food safety labeling workflows.
Somerset, NJ – July 14, 2026 – Star Micronics, a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions, today announced its integration with Operandio, an AI-powered operations platform for franchise and multi-unit restaurant networks. By combining Operandio’s digital food safety and operations platform with Star’s mC-Label2 and mC-Label3 multifunction label printers, restaurants can generate and print food safety labels directly from digital HACCP and food preparation workflows, helping improve operational control, traceability, and compliance across every location.

Digital Food Safety from Preparation to Compliance

Food safety depends on consistent execution throughout the day. Yet many restaurants still rely on handwritten labels, paper checklists, and manual processes that can introduce errors and make compliance more difficult.

Operandio helps restaurants digitize HACCP procedures, food safety programs, temperature monitoring, operational checklists, corrective actions, and employee training through a single platform. By replacing paper-based processes with real-time digital workflows, restaurant operators gain greater visibility into daily execution while helping teams maintain consistent food safety standards across locations.

Automated Labeling Where Food Safety Happens

Through its integration with Star’s mC-Label2 and mC-Label3 printers, Operandio enables kitchen staff to print labels for prep, food rotation, expiration, allergen, and product identification directly from the application at the point of preparation.

Restaurants can:

Print food safety labels directly from digital workflows

Replace handwritten labels with clear, consistent printed output

Standardize food safety labeling across multiple locations

Support HACCP procedures with accurate, time-sensitive labeling

Improve product traceability and inspection readiness

Reduce manual labeling during food preparation

Designed for demanding kitchen environments, the compact mC-Label2 fits easily into space-constrained prep stations with its front-loading, front-exit design, while the mC-Label3 supports label widths up to 3 inches for applications requiring larger label formats. Both printers support linerless and die-cut media, and feature tool-free maintenance to help minimize downtime in busy kitchen environments.

“The Star mC-Label printer is an exceptionally versatile tool that brings both durability and flexible connectivity to the kitchen environment. At Operandio, we value partnering with experienced teams like Star Micronics that deliver reliable hardware to support consistent food safety and day-to-day restaurant operations.”

David Rigbye, Managing Director of Operandio

“Digitizing food safety is only part of the equation. Restaurants also need a dependable way to turn those digital workflows into clear, accurate labels at the point of preparation. That’s where our mC-Label printers help complete the process.”

Christophe Naasz, Global Director of Business Development at Star Micronics

Built for Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations

Beyond food safety, Operandio provides restaurant operators with a centralized platform to recruit, onboard, train, operate, and maintain compliance across franchise and multi-location businesses. The platform digitizes standard operating procedures, inspections, equipment management, employee training, and daily tasks, giving restaurant operators greater visibility into execution across every location.

To learn more about Star Micronics solutions, visit starmicronics.com.

To explore Operandio, visit operandio.com.
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Operandio is an AI-powered operations platform built for franchise and multi-unit restaurant networks. The platform helps operators recruit, onboard, train, operate, and maintain compliance through a single system that digitizes food safety, task management, employee training, equipment management, and operational procedures. Founded in Australia with a North American headquarters in Utah, Operandio helps restaurant organizations improve consistency, accountability, and visibility across every location.

Star Micronics is a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions that help businesses connect digital workflows to real-world operations. Serving retail, hospitality, healthcare, and service industries, Star delivers printing, labeling, cash management, self-service, and cloud-based technologies designed to support scalable, connected, and automated environments. Star’s solutions support Android, iOS, Windows, and web-based platforms and extend into the cloud through services such as CloudPRNT Next and StarIO.Online, Star’s fully managed cloud printing service.

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Star Micronics America, Inc.

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Operandio Pty Ltd.

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July 14, 2026
CaterZen and Star Micronics Help Restaurants Scale Catering with Linerless Labeling
CaterZen Catering Software integrates with Star’s TSP143IV SK printer to help restaurants organize, identify, and fulfill catering orders with greater accuracy from the kitchen to the customer.
Somerset, NJ – July 10, 2026 – Star Micronics, a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions, today announced its integration with CaterZen Catering Software, a catering management platform built specifically for restaurants. Through the integration, CaterZen’s Catering Kitchen Display System (KDS) generates linerless labels on Star’s TSP143IV SK sticky linerless label printer as orders are prepared, helping restaurants keep complex catering orders organized from the kitchen to the customer.

Extending the Catering Kitchen Workflow

Catering orders are often larger, more customized, and more time-sensitive than traditional restaurant orders. Multiple trays, individually packaged meals, dietary restrictions, delivery locations, and scheduled pickup times all require clear labeling and organization throughout preparation and fulfillment.

CaterZen helps restaurants manage every stage of the catering process, from customer inquiries and proposals to order management, production, online ordering, delivery coordination, marketing, and repeat business. In 2017, CaterZen introduced its Catering Kitchen Display System (KDS) to help restaurants manage catering production more efficiently. As customers looked to extend those digital workflows with printed labels, integrating the Star TSP143IV SK became a natural next step, allowing restaurants to generate clear, professional linerless labels directly from the KDS as orders are prepared.

“We built CaterZen specifically for restaurant operators because catering requires workflows that fit the way restaurants actually work. Integrating Star’s TSP143IV SK gives our customers a dependable way to organize and identify every catering order while maintaining the professional presentation that keeps customers coming back.”

Michael Attias, Founder and CEO of CaterZen Catering Software

The integration helps restaurants:

Print catering labels directly from CaterZen order workflows

Clearly identify trays, containers, bags, and individually packaged meals

Include customer names, delivery destinations, and special instructions

Organize complex catering orders during preparation and packing

Reduce packing and handoff errors before pickup or delivery

Built for High-Volume Catering Workflows

The Star TSP143IV SK is a single, compact linerless sticky label printer that gives restaurants the flexibility to handle everyday transactions and catering fulfillment with one printer. Repositionable linerless labels can be applied, removed, and repositioned without leaving adhesive residue, making them well-suited for catering containers, delivery bags, and order packaging. The printer also helps reduce liner waste while providing more labels per roll than traditional label media.

“Large catering orders leave very little room for error. The last step before an order leaves the kitchen is often the one customers notice most. Clear, accurate labeling helps ensure every catering order arrives organized, identifiable, and ready to serve.”

Christophe Naasz, Global Director of Business Development at Star Micronics

Supporting Restaurants That Cater

As catering continues to grow as an important revenue channel for restaurants, operators need systems that simplify execution without adding unnecessary complexity. Together, CaterZen and Star provide a connected solution that helps restaurants manage catering orders, improve fulfillment accuracy, strengthen food presentation, and support a consistent customer experience for every event, meeting, and large-order delivery.

For more information about Star Micronics solutions, visit starmicronics.com.

To learn more about CaterZen Catering Software, visit caterzen.com.
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CaterZen Catering Software is a catering management platform built specifically for restaurant operators. Designed by restaurateur Michael Attias, the platform helps restaurants manage customer inquiries, proposals, catering orders, online ordering, production, delivery coordination, customer communications, marketing, and repeat business through a single system. Built around real restaurant operations, CaterZen enables operators to grow catering revenue while maintaining organized, repeatable workflows.

Star Micronics is a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions that help businesses connect digital workflows to real-world operations. Serving retail, hospitality, healthcare, and service industries, Star delivers printing, labeling, cash management, self-service, and cloud-based technologies designed to support scalable, connected, and automated environments. Star’s solutions support Android, iOS, Windows, and web-based platforms and extend into the cloud through services such as CloudPRNT Next and StarIO.Online, Star’s fully managed cloud printing service.

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615-969-7090
July 10, 2026
Star Micronics and Quetzal POS Help Specialty Retailers Modernize Inventory, Labeling, and Omnichannel Operations
The integration combines Quetzal POS software with Star Micronics hardware solutions for receipt printing, merchandise labeling, barcode scanning, and checkout, helping specialty retailers manage inventory and support both in-store and online sales.
Somerset, NJ – June 30, 2026 – Star Micronics, a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions, today announced its integration with Quetzal POS, a point-of-sale platform designed for specialty retailers. The integration brings together Quetzal POS software and Star’s portfolio of receipt printing, merchandise labeling, barcode scanning, and hybrid POS hardware, providing retailers with flexible options for managing sales and store operations.

Quetzal POS supports Star’s full portfolio of receipt and label printers, including the TSP143IV X4, TSP143IV SK X4, mC-Print series, mC-Label series, and the mPOP® hybrid receipt printer and cash drawer, as well as Star’s BSH-32 barcode scanner. Across iOS, Android, and Windows environments, Quetzal uses StarPRNT SDK to support local device communication over USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, giving retailers flexibility in how they deploy hardware across store and fulfillment workflows.

Available on iOS, Android, and the web, the platform supports both single-store and multi-location retailers and can automatically discover compatible Star printers across network and Bluetooth connections.

Inventory Management with Barcode Labeling

For many specialty retailers, inventory management remains one of the most time-consuming aspects of daily operations. Manual inventory processes can lead to pricing errors, inaccurate stock counts, and lost sales opportunities.

Quetzal POS helps retailers track inventory using barcode-based workflows that improve visibility into stock levels across stores and sales channels. Through its integration with Star’s printers and barcode scanning solutions, including the mC-Label multifunction label printer series and BSH-32 barcode scanners, retailers can generate merchandise labels directly from the POS system while improving item tracking and inventory accuracy.

These capabilities help retailers:

Track inventory using barcode-based workflows

Improve inventory visibility across locations

Create merchandise labels directly from the POS system

Reduce reliance on manual inventory processes

Supporting In-Store and Online Sales

As more independent retailers expand into ecommerce, they need systems that connect online and in-store operations without adding complexity.

Quetzal POS includes a web application that integrates with WooCommerce and will soon support Shopify. Using StarPRNT SDK, Quetzal POS extends online orders into the same receipt and labeling workflows used for in-store sales, helping retailers maintain consistency across sales channels.

This allows retailers to:

Receive online orders directly within their existing workflows

Print fulfillment documents and labels automatically

Support in-store pickup and delivery workflows

Maintain consistent processes across sales channels

Built for Specialty Retail

Quetzal POS includes tools for customer relationship management, loyalty programs, integrated payments, trade-in transactions, and multi-location management. Retailers can customize receipt and label workflows based on transaction type, helping support a variety of specialty retail environments.

“We built Quetzal POS to give specialty retailers practical tools for managing inventory, sales, and customer relationships without requiring the resources of a large retail chain. Working with Star allows us to extend those workflows into labeling, receipt printing, and ecommerce fulfillment, giving merchants options in how they deploy their systems.”

Sam Gardner, Director of Sales and Operations at Quetzal POS

“Specialty retailers rarely operate the same way from store to store. By supporting Star’s full portfolio of receipt printing, labeling, barcode scanning, and hybrid POS hardware, Quetzal POS gives merchants the flexibility to choose the workflows and hardware that best fit their business.”

Christophe Naasz, Global Director of Business Development at Star Micronics

To learn more about Star Micronics solutions, visit starmicronics.com.

To explore Quetzal POS, visit quetzalpos.com.
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Quetzal POS is a point-of-sale platform built for specialty retailers, including boutiques, thrift stores, music shops, electronics retailers, and other independent businesses. Available on iOS, Android, and the web, the platform combines inventory management, customer loyalty, trade-ins, payments, and ecommerce tools to help retailers manage day-to-day operations across in-store and online sales channels. Through QuetzalPay, merchants can process payments, manage high-volume transaction workflows, simplify reconciliation, and access reporting tools that provide greater visibility into payment activity and business performance.

Star Micronics is a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions that help businesses connect digital workflows to real-world operations. Serving retail, hospitality, healthcare, and service industries, Star delivers printing, labeling, cash management, self-service, and cloud-based technologies designed to support scalable, connected, and automated environments. Star’s solutions support Android, iOS, Windows, and web-based platforms and extend into the cloud through services such as CloudPRNT Next and StarIO.Online, Star’s fully managed cloud printing service.

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June 30, 2026
Star Micronics Expands Self-Service Portfolio with Fixed-Mount Kiosk Barcode Scanners
The addition of the FM3280 and FM431 kiosk barcode scanners expands Star Micronics’ self-service portfolio with embedded scanning solutions designed for customer-facing kiosks, lockers, and high-throughput environments.
Somerset, NJ – May 28, 2026 – Star Micronics, a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and self-service solutions, today announced the addition of the NLS-FM3280 and NLS-FM431 fixed-mount kiosk barcode scanners to its expanding self-service portfolio. Designed for embedded kiosk and terminal applications, the scanners enable fast, hands-free barcode reading across retail, hospitality, logistics, and industrial environments.

The addition of embedded scanning expands Star’s kiosk infrastructure offerings beyond printing, allowing OEMs, ISVs, and solution providers to deploy more complete self-service systems from a single technology partner.

Kiosk Scanning Built for Different Self-Service Environments

While both scanners support 1D and 2D barcode scanning from printed labels and mobile devices, each model is optimized for different kiosk workflows.

The NLS-FM3280 is designed for customer-facing, close-range scanning applications such as self-checkout, ticketing, and self-service ordering kiosks. Its wide field of view and responsive trigger sensors allow customers to quickly present items, tickets, or mobile barcodes without precise positioning.

Key capabilities include:

Close-range scanning optimized for customer interaction

Reliable reading of mobile and high-density barcodes

Hands-free operation with automatic trigger activation

Soft illumination suitable for front-facing kiosk installation

The NLS-FM431 is designed for longer-range and higher-throughput scanning environments, including parcel lockers, warehouse kiosks, and industrial automation systems. Powered by advanced decoding technology, it reads damaged, low-contrast, and poorly printed barcodes while maintaining strong motion tolerance for fast-moving workflows.

Key capabilities include:

Long-range scanning for large or hard-to-reach barcodes

Enhanced motion tolerance for high-throughput environments

Reliable decoding of damaged or low-quality barcodes

Dual-aimer targeting system for precise scanning performance

Both scanners feature compact fixed-mount designs with flexible connectivity options, allowing them to be embedded into kiosks, lockers, and terminals where space is limited.

Supporting the Growth of Self-Service Infrastructure

Self-service environments continue to expand across retail, hospitality, transportation, and logistics operations, increasing demand for embedded hardware that can support fast, intuitive user interaction while maintaining reliable performance under continuous use.

By adding embedded barcode scanning to its kiosk portfolio, Star Micronics enables partners to combine scanning, printing, labeling, and cash management technologies into a more unified self-service infrastructure.

“Self-service environments only work when interactions happen quickly and consistently. Whether someone is scanning a mobile ticket, picking up an order, or using a parcel locker, the scanner has to respond immediately and reliably. These additions help our partners build kiosk systems that are easier for customers to use and easier for operators to deploy.”

Jon Levin, Director of Product Management at Star Micronics

Designed for Real-World Kiosk Workflows

The FM3280 and FM431 complement Star’s existing kiosk and self-service technologies, including kiosk printers, cloud-connected printing workflows, and POS peripherals.

Together, these solutions support a wide range of self-service applications, including:

Self-checkout and self-ordering kiosks

Ticketing and access control systems

Parcel lockers and pickup stations

Warehouse and industrial automation terminals

Scan, weigh, and print verification workflows

For more information about Star Micronics solutions, visit starmicronics.com.
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Star Micronics is a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions that help businesses connect digital workflows to real-world operations. Serving retail, hospitality, healthcare, and service industries, Star delivers printing, labeling, cash management, self-service, and cloud-based technologies designed to support scalable, connected, and automated environments. Star’s solutions support Android, iOS, Windows, and web-based platforms and extend into the cloud through services such as CloudPRNT Next and StarIO.Online, Star’s fully managed cloud printing service.

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Star Micronics America, Inc.

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May 28, 2026
Star Micronics to Showcase Labeling, Order Accuracy, and Cloud POS Solutions at the 2026 National Restaurant Show
Star will demonstrate food safety labeling, order accuracy workflows, and cloud-connected POS solutions at Booth 6454 during the 2026 National Restaurant Show.
Chicago, IL – May 15, 2026 – Star Micronics, a global leader in POS hardware, labeling, and cloud printing technology, will exhibit at the 2026 National Restaurant Show, taking place May 16–19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. At Booth 6454, Star will showcase integrated solutions for food safety labeling, kitchen execution, and order accuracy in partnership with leading restaurant technology providers.

Food Safety and Traceability Workflows

Star will demonstrate food safety labeling solutions that replace manual processes with automated, connected workflows.

In partnership with ConnectedFresh and Kitchen Technology, Innovations by Integrated Control Corp. (KTI/ICC) attendees can see how labeling is generated during kitchen workflows using Star’s mC-Label3 and mC-Label2 multifunction label printers.

These demonstrations highlight how operators can:

Generate prep, expiration, and traceability labels at the point of food preparation

Replace handwritten logs with consistent, printed labeling

Use die-cut or linerless media depending on workflow needs

More advanced integrations also demonstrate how real-time data can automatically trigger labeling, allowing operators to capture food safety processes without manual input.

KDS and Order Accuracy in the Kitchen

Star is also highlighting how kitchen display systems (KDS), labeling, and verification workflows work together to improve order accuracy in high-volume environments.

In collaboration with Logic Controls, attendees can follow how orders move from the front of house to the kitchen via the KitchenGO KDS platform, where staff can view items on-screen and instantly trigger labels through Star’s labeling workflow tools.

These workflows enable staff to:

Apply sticky linerless labels directly to orders for clear identification

Reduce missed or misrouted items during peak service

Maintain consistency across prep and handoff

Additional demonstrations showcase scan, weigh, and print workflows using integrated hardware, including the mG-T30 POS scale, BSH-32B barcode scanner, and SK1-311 thermal kiosk printer.

These verification workflows allow operators to:

Scan items to confirm order accuracy

Verify portioning or weight-based items

Generate labels or receipts as part of a single process before fulfillment

Cloud and Omnichannel POS Integration

Star’s booth also features cloud-connected POS workflows that support modern restaurant operations across in-store, kiosk, and online ordering environments.

Attendees will see how cloud-based systems can:

Route orders across multiple stations and locations

Print directly from online ordering platforms without local servers

Support consistent workflows across dine-in, takeout, and delivery

Using solutions such as StarIO.Online and CloudPRNT Next, Star enables reliable communication between digital ordering systems and physical kitchen hardware, helping restaurants maintain consistency across locations and service models.

Star will also showcase the mC-Connect cash drawer controller, which allows tablet and cloud POS systems to control cash drawers directly without requiring a printer connection. Designed for modern and space-constrained POS environments, the device supports flexible cash management workflows across retail and hospitality operations.

Partner Ecosystem on Display

At Booth 6454, Star features integrations with a range of restaurant technology partners, demonstrating how hardware and software work together to support real-world operations.

“Restaurants are managing more complexity than ever across ordering channels, kitchen workflows, and compliance requirements. At the National Restaurant Show, we’re focused on showing how integrated solutions, from labeling to KDS to cloud printing, can help operators bring more control, order accuracy and consistency to their day-to-day operations.”

Christophe Naasz, Global Director of Business Development at Star Micronics

Free Order Accuracy and Workflow Audit

In addition to live demonstrations, Star Micronics is offering a complimentary audit for restaurant operators looking to evaluate their current workflows.

The audit identifies gaps in order accuracy, labeling, and kitchen communication, while providing practical recommendations to improve consistency across prep, packaging, and handoff.

Attendees are invited to visit Booth 6454 to see the solutions in action, meet with partners, and schedule a one-on-one workflow review with the Star team.

For more information, visit starmicronics.com.
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Star Micronics is a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions that help businesses connect digital workflows to real-world operations. Serving retail, hospitality, healthcare, and service industries, Star delivers printing, labeling, cash management, self-service, and cloud-based technologies designed to support scalable, connected, and automated environments. Star’s solutions support Android, iOS, Windows, and web-based platforms and extend into the cloud through services such as CloudPRNT Next and StarIO.Online, Star’s fully managed cloud printing service.

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May 15, 2026
Star Micronics Introduces mC-Connect Drawer for Direct Cash Drawer Control Across Modern POS Systems

A multi-interface cash drawer controller that enables direct control from POS systems, tablets, and mobile devices using USB, Ethernet, Wireless LAN, and Bluetooth LE.

Somerset, NJ – May 13, 2026 – Star Micronics, a global leader in POS hardware solutions, today announced the launch of the mC-Connect Drawer (MCD10), a cash drawer controller designed to enable control of cash drawers with standard RJ-12 connectivity directly from POS systems, tablets, and mobile devices.

As POS environments continue to expand beyond fixed checkout stations, businesses are deploying mobile devices, tablets, and flexible counter setups alongside traditional printer-based systems. The mC-Connect Drawer supports these environments by enabling direct communication between POS devices and cash drawers, while continuing to work alongside existing printer-driven configurations. It is well-suited for mobile POS, shared till workflows, self-service environments, and multi-lane retail and restaurant deployments.

Direct Cash Drawer Control for Flexible POS Setups

The mC-Connect Drawer allows POS systems, smartphones, and tablets to trigger proximity-based cash drawer opens directly, supporting use cases where a desktop receipt printer is not present or where additional flexibility is needed. It can be used alongside traditional printer-driven setups or as part of mobile and tablet-based POS deployments, including pop-up retail, assisted selling, kiosk, and space-constrained counter environments.

With USB, Ethernet, Wireless LAN, and Bluetooth® Low Energy (Bluetooth LE) 5.0 built into a single device, the mC-Connect Drawer provides multiple connection options without requiring different hardware models. This allows businesses to standardize on a single device across locations, use a shared in-store till, simplify multi-location deployments, and adapt to different POS configurations as needed.

Works with Existing Cash Drawers

The mC-Connect Drawer (MCD10) is compatible with cash drawers that have standard RJ-12 connectors, allowing businesses to add connectivity without replacing existing hardware. It supports up to four cash drawers, making it well-suited for multi-lane and shared POS environments.

This enables businesses to extend the capabilities of their current cash drawer installations while maintaining compatibility with existing equipment and modern POS workflows.

Consistent Operation in High-Use Environments

The mC-Connect Drawer monitors drive voltage and executes open commands only when sufficient power is available, helping prevent failed drawer opens. Commands are held and executed when the device is ready, supporting consistent operation across high-volume retail and restaurant environments.

Software Support for Setup and Integration

The mC-Connect Drawer works with Star Quick Setup Utility, Star Windows Software, and StarXpand SDK, providing tools for configuration and integration into POS applications. It supports communication with Android, iOS, Windows, and web-based systems.

The mC-Connect Drawer is available through Star Micronics’ authorized distribution partners. For more information, visit starmicronics.com or contact your Star Micronics representative.

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Star Micronics is a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions that help businesses connect digital workflows to real-world operations. Serving retail, hospitality, healthcare, and service industries, Star delivers printing, labeling, cash management, self-service, and cloud-based technologies designed to support scalable, connected, and automated environments. Star’s solutions support Android, iOS, Windows, and web-based platforms and extend into the cloud through services such as CloudPRNT Next and StarIO.Online, Star’s fully managed cloud printing service.

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Star Micronics America, Inc.

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848-216-3318

May 13, 2026
Star Micronics and OneTablet Help Restaurants Drive More Revenue from Delivery, Backed by Reliable Kitchen Printing
Star Micronics kitchen printing pairs with OneTablet’s delivery revenue platform to help restaurants increase order volume, improve menu conversion, and fulfill off-premise orders with greater accuracy.
Somerset, NJ – May 1, 2026 – Star Micronics, a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions, today announced its collaboration with OneTablet, a restaurant technology platform that helps independent restaurants and multi-location operators generate more revenue from third-party delivery. Together, the companies give restaurants the tools to improve menu visibility, conversion rates, and average order value across delivery platforms, while ensuring every order prints reliably at the right station.

Third-party delivery now accounts for 30% or more of a restaurant’s revenue, and that share continues to climb. Restaurants that aren’t actively optimizing their presence on DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub are leaving money on the table. OneTablet gives operators the tools to win on these platforms: better menu visibility, stronger conversion rates, higher average order values, and the performance data to know what’s working and what isn’t.

As that order volume grows, kitchens need hardware that can keep up. Star’s TSP100 series delivers the print speed, reliability, and uptime that high-volume delivery operations demand, so every ticket reaches the right station, every time.

From Delivery Platform to the Kitchen Line

Aggregating orders is only part of the workflow. Restaurants also need to manage menus, monitor performance across delivery platforms, and maintain control over how orders are prepared and fulfilled.

OneTablet is the operating system for off-premise restaurant operations, consolidating Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub into a single, unified platform. Beyond order aggregation, it gives operators centralized control over menus, pricing, and prep timing, while delivering real-time reporting across all channels.

By surfacing performance data at the item, channel, and store level, OneTablet enables restaurants to continuously optimize their delivery business—adjusting menus, pricing, and availability to increase conversion, improve order volume, and maximize revenue. Through its integration with Star Micronics printers, OneTablet extends that control directly into the kitchen, ensuring orders are automatically routed, organized, and printed at the appropriate prep stations. This creates a seamless connection between digital optimization and in-store execution, reducing errors and improving throughput during peak service.

Star’s TSP100 series thermal ticket printers, including the TSP143III (LAN, USB, and Bluetooth models), as well as the TSP143IV X4 and TSP143IV SK X4 sticky linerless label printers, were tested across OneTablet’s platform and performed reliably in each configuration. This allows restaurants to use the same trusted hardware for both standard ticket printing and sticky labeling workflows, depending on their kitchen setup.

Supporting High-Volume Delivery Workflows

Off-premise orders introduce significant pressure during peak hours, where missed tickets, unclear modifications, or delayed prints can quickly lead to errors and slowdowns.

By combining OneTablet’s order aggregation with Star’s reliable printing, restaurants can:

route orders instantly to the correct prep station

maintain clear, readable tickets during peak volume

reduce missed or duplicated orders

kitchens moving at the pace of incoming delivery demand

“Delivery isn’t linear. Orders hit in waves from multiple platforms at the same time. At OneTablet, we bring structure to that. We organize and route orders so kitchens can actually execute. If tickets are not clear and in the right place immediately, performance drops fast. Star gives us the consistency on the print layer to make sure that does not happen.”

Marcel Grangien, CEO and Director at OneTablet

“As restaurants take in orders from multiple delivery channels, consistency at the kitchen level becomes critical. By working with OneTablet, we’re helping ensure those orders are reliably routed and printed at the right station, so staff can act on them immediately without confusion or delay.”

Jon Levin, Director of Product Management at Star Micronics

Extending Workflows with Labeling

In addition to ticket printing, labeling can be used to support order identification and quality control for off-premise orders. Applying labels to bags, containers, or drinks helps staff verify items before they leave the kitchen, reducing handoff errors during busy service periods.

As delivery volume increases, combining order aggregation, printing, and labeling provides a more controlled workflow from order intake to fulfillment.

For more information about Star Micronics solutions, visit starmicronics.com.

To learn more about OneTablet, visit onetablet.com.
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OneTablet is a restaurant technology platform designed to help independent restaurants and multi-location operators generate more revenue from third-party delivery. The platform consolidates DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub into a single dashboard, enabling operators to manage menus, improve visibility, increase conversion rates, and grow average order value across all channels.

Unlike traditional POS-based integrations, OneTablet operates at the platform layer, giving restaurants direct control over menus, pricing, availability, and store operations within each marketplace. This allows operators to improve key performance drivers such as item availability, prep times, cancellations, and customer ratings—ultimately increasing order volume and revenue.

Through advanced reporting and menu optimization tools, OneTablet surfaces actionable insights that help restaurants identify opportunities to improve performance, drive more orders, and capture incremental revenue.

Originally founded as MealCo and relaunched as OneTablet in 2025, the company serves independent restaurants, enterprise brands, and digital-first operators across the United States.

Star Micronics is a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions that help businesses connect digital workflows to real-world operations. Serving retail, hospitality, healthcare, and service industries, Star delivers printing, labeling, cash management, self-service, and cloud-based technologies designed to support scalable, connected, and automated environments. Star’s solutions support Android, iOS, Windows, and web-based platforms and extend into the cloud through services such as CloudPRNT Next and StarIO.Online, Star’s fully managed cloud printing service.

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May 1, 2026
Star Micronics Partners with Kitchen Technology, Innovations by ICC to Deliver Automated Food Safety Labeling with i.Print3™ and mC-Label2

The partnership combines automated labeling technology with compact, reliable printing to help foodservice operators improve traceability, compliance, and kitchen efficiency.

Somerset, NJ – April 14, 2026 – Star Micronics, a global leader in POS hardware, labeling, and cloud printing technology, today announced a partnership with Kitchen Technology, Innovations by ICC (KTI/ICC) to integrate the i.Print3™ automated labeling solution with Star’s mC-Label2 multifunction label printer. The combined solution helps foodservice operators automate food preparation labeling, improve traceability, and support food safety compliance across modern kitchen environments.

Foodservice operations often rely on handwritten labels or preprinted label sheets for food preparation and grab-and-go items. These manual processes can lead to inconsistent labeling, wasted materials, and increased labor. Integrating the i.Print3 device with Star’s mC-Label multifunction printer series, including the compact mC-Label2 and mC-Label3 printers, allows operators to generate clear, accurate labels at the point of food preparation, including preparation dates, expiration times, and other key food safety information.

Automating Food Safety Labeling in the Kitchen

The i.Print3 device is designed to automate kitchen labeling workflows in fast-paced foodservice environments. Instead of relying on multiple tools and fragmented workflows, the solution combines hardware, software, and cloud connectivity into a single integrated labeling platform.

Cloud-based traceability allows operators to store labeling data and maintain records that support food safety oversight and operational visibility. This capability helps organizations track food preparation information, improve accountability, and support compliance with evolving regulatory and food safety requirements.

“The i.Print3 was developed to simplify labeling and food safety processes for foodservice operators. Partnering with Star Micronics allows us to deliver a complete labeling solution that fits right into kitchen environments while supporting accurate, automated food safety labeling.”

Mark Salerno, Solutions Architect at Kitchen Technology, Innovations by ICC

Compact Hardware Designed for Busy Kitchens

Star’s mC-Label2 printer provides the compact footprint and operational flexibility required in space-constrained kitchen environments where countertop space is limited and efficiency is critical.

The printer’s front-loading design allows labels to be reloaded without removing the device from the counter, making it easier to maintain during busy service periods. The integrated cutter supports die-cut labels and allows operators to use multiple label sizes, providing flexibility for different food preparation and labeling workflows.

“The mC-Label2 was an ideal fit for this solution because of its compact design, reliability, and flexible media support. These features allow the labeling system as a whole to fit naturally into real kitchen workflows without adding complexity.”

Mark Salerno

Supporting a Wide Range of Foodservice Environments

The combined solution is designed for a variety of foodservice and retail food preparation environments, including quick-service restaurants (QSRs), convenience stores, grocery prepared food departments, and institutional kitchens such as hospitals and cafeterias.

By printing labels directly at the prep station, the i.Print3 and mC-Label2 turn a traditionally manual task into a fast, automated process that improves food safety visibility and keeps kitchen teams moving without interruption.

With more than four decades of experience developing technology solutions for the foodservice industry, KTI/ICC brings deep industry knowledge to the partnership. By combining KTI/ICC’s foodservice automation expertise with Star Micronics’ reliable printing hardware, the partnership delivers a modern solution for automated food preparation labeling.

For more information about Star Micronics solutions, visit starmicronics.com.

To learn more about Kitchen Technology, Innovations by ICC and the i.Print3™ solution, visit onkti.com.

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Founded in 1987, Kitchen Technology, Innovations by ICC. (ICC) and its innovation division, Kitchen Technology Innovations (KTI), develop advanced, integrated technologies for the foodservice industry. Leveraging decades of expertise and a portfolio of patented solutions, KTI/ICC delivers intelligent systems that digitize food safety, automate product management, and provide real-time operational visibility across multi-unit environments. Designed for scalability and ease of use, KTI/ICC’s platform enables operators to reduce risk, improve consistency, and optimize performance. The family-founded company supports leading global brands, including EB Group, Paradies Lagardère, and Burger King.

Star Micronics is a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions that help businesses connect digital workflows to real-world operations. Serving retail, hospitality, healthcare, and service industries, Star delivers printing, labeling, cash management, self-service, and cloud-based technologies designed to support scalable, connected, and automated environments. Star’s solutions support Android, iOS, Windows, and web-based platforms and extend into the cloud through services such as CloudPRNT Next and StarIO.Online, Star’s fully managed cloud printing service.

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April 14, 2026
Star Micronics and ConnectedFresh Automate Food Safety and Traceability Workflows with Cloud-Connected Labeling

The integration combines ConnectedFresh’s IoT monitoring and food safety platform with Star’s cloud printing technology to automate mission-critical workflows, dramatically improving documentation and reducing food waste and risk for foodservice operations.

Somerset, NJ – April 13, 2026 – Star Micronics, a global leader in POS hardware and cloud printing technology, today announced that ConnectedFresh has integrated Star’s mC-Label3 multifunction label printer and StarIO.Online fully managed cloud printing service into its digital food safety platform. The integration enables restaurants and foodservice operators to generate accurate, traceable food labels directly from the ConnectedFresh platform, helping improve compliance, increase food safety visibility, and reduce manual labeling tasks.

Connecting Digital Food Safety Monitoring to Physical Labeling

ConnectedFresh uses wireless IoT sensors to give restaurant and foodservice operators real-time visibility into temperature conditions, equipment performance, and food safety compliance across their locations. Through the integration with Star Micronics, that digital food safety data can now trigger on-demand label printing via StarIO.Online, connecting digital records to printed labels that document preparation details, product information, and traceability records. Because Star manages the cloud infrastructure, labels can be generated without local servers or complex on-site IT setup.

Supporting FSMA Traceability and Recordkeeping

With the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Section 204 Food Traceability Rule requiring expanded recordkeeping for certain foods, foodservice operators are strengthening their traceability processes ahead of the rule’s enforcement date in July 2028. Many operators are moving away from manual logs and handwritten labels toward digital systems that can automatically document Critical Tracking Events and maintain accurate traceability records.

By combining ConnectedFresh’s platform with Star’s labeling and cloud printing technology, operators can automatically generate labels documenting key food safety and traceability information, including preparation dates, product details, and cooling records. For time-sensitive compliance tasks like cool-down logging, ConnectedFresh sensors can monitor the entire process and automatically trigger a printed label documenting the result, helping improve documentation accuracy while reducing labor, food waste, and risk.

On-Demand Labeling for Real Kitchen Workflows

Star’s mC-Label3 multifunction printer supports a wide range of labeling applications in foodservice environments, including food preparation, grab-and-go packaging, and product identification, while supporting multiple media types such as linerless and die-cut labels. Star’s mG-T30 scale is also integrated with the platform, enabling weight-based labeling and verification as an additional capability for foodservice operations.

“ConnectedFresh is built to help operators stay on top of food safety without adding more complexity to the kitchen. Working with Star lets us connect our platform directly to reliable labeling hardware so teams can print accurate, traceable labels at the exact moment food is prepared, cooled, or packaged.”

Jake Simon, Co-founder and CEO of ConnectedFresh

“Food safety and traceability are becoming more data-driven, and operators need solutions that can scale across every location. By bringing together ConnectedFresh’s sensor-driven platform and Star’s labeling and cloud technologies, this partnership helps standardize how food safety information is captured and managed across distributed operations.”

Christophe Naasz, Global Director of Business Development at Star Micronics

Cloud-Connected Printing for Multi-Location Foodservice

StarIO.Online enables cloud applications to manage and control printers remotely, allowing businesses to deploy and monitor labeling across distributed locations without maintaining on-site infrastructure. This allows ConnectedFresh users to standardize and scale labeling workflows across multiple kitchens, restaurants, and food preparation facilities using a single, versatile device that supports food safety labeling, grab-and-go labeling, and order accuracy workflows.

For example, when ConnectedFresh sensors confirm that a food item has completed its cool-down process within the required time and temperature range, the platform can automatically generate and print a label documenting the completion time and product details, ready to apply directly to the stored product without any manual logging.

By combining ConnectedFresh’s digital food safety platform with Star’s labeling and cloud printing technologies, the integration helps operators bridge the gap between digital compliance systems and real-world kitchen operations.

For more information about Star Micronics solutions, visit starmicronics.com.

To learn more about ConnectedFresh, visit connectedfresh.com.

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ConnectedFresh is the most comprehensive sensor-driven intelligence platform built for foodservice, helping restaurants and food operators automate food safety processes, monitor facilities and equipment in real time, and manage risk and compliance across all locations. The platform is powered by wireless IoT sensor hardware, sourced and passed through to customers at cost, delivering real-time visibility from the kitchen floor to the back office. Through integrations with partners like Star Micronics, ConnectedFresh extends that intelligence to physical labeling, connecting digital food safety records with printed documentation for improved traceability.

To learn more about ConnectedFresh’s 25+ turnkey solutions for foodservice, visit connectedfresh.com/solutions.

Star Micronics is a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions that help businesses connect digital workflows to real-world operations. Serving retail, hospitality, healthcare, and service industries, Star delivers printing, labeling, cash management, self-service, and cloud-based technologies designed to support scalable, connected, and automated environments. Star’s solutions support Android, iOS, Windows, and web-based platforms and extend into the cloud through services such as CloudPRNT Next and StarIO.Online, Star’s fully managed cloud printing service.

Visit starmicronics.com or follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, or LinkedIn to learn more.

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Star Micronics America, Inc.

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April 10, 2026