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  • Star Micronics Introduces ESC/POS™-Compatible mC-Label2 Multifunction Printers for Legacy Label Printer Upgrades

    Star Micronics Introduces ESC/POS™-Compatible mC-Label2 Multifunction Printers for Legacy Label Printer Upgrades

    Four new mC-Label2 models bring ESC/POS emulation, 300 dpi printing, modern connectivity, and versatile labeling capabilities to businesses upgrading legacy printing systems.

    Somerset, NJ – October 14, 2026 – Star Micronics, a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions, today announced four new ESC/POS-compatible models in its mC-Label2 multifunction label printer series. Designed to help businesses modernize aging labeling hardware, the new models combine ESC/POS emulation with the mC-Label2’s compact design, high-resolution printing, and connectivity options.

    For businesses and software providers that rely on legacy ESC/POS-based printing systems, replacing outdated hardware can create compatibility challenges and add development costs. The new mC-Label2 models provide a potential migration path to modern labeling technology while supporting existing ESC/POS command environments.

    Modern Label Printing with Legacy ESC/POS Compatibility

    The new mC-Label2 models bring ESC/POS emulation to Star’s compact, 2-inch labeling platform, letting businesses and independent software vendors (ISVs) evaluate newer hardware without necessarily replacing existing software applications.

    Key capabilities include:

    • ESC/POS Emulation: Supports ESC/POS-based printing environments, helping reduce potential software redevelopment requirements during hardware upgrades.
    • 300 dpi Printing: Produces sharp barcodes, text, graphics, and detailed labels.
    • Flexible Connectivity: Choose USB-C and Ethernet models or X4 models with additional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
    • Versatile Media Options: Select models supporting die-cut and linerless labels or dedicated barcode labeling configurations.
    • Cloud-Ready Technology: Supports CloudPRNT Next and StarIO.Online, Star’s fully managed cloud printing service, enabling cloud-connected label printing, remote printer monitoring, and centralized device management without requiring custom cloud printing infrastructure.
    • Compact Design: Front-loading, front-exit operation accommodates space-constrained retail counters, workstations, and labeling areas.

    Four New mC-Label2 ESC/POS Models

    Model Part Number Configuration
    MCL21Ci BK US ESCP 37955400 Wired label and linerless label printer with cutter
    MCL21Ci LBL BK US ESCP 37955410 Wired barcode label printer with tearbar
    MCL21CWBi BK US ESCP 37955420 X4 multi-connectivity label and linerless label printer with cutter
    MCL21CWBi LBL BK US ESCP 37955430 X4 multi-connectivity barcode label printer with tearbar

    All four models support adjustable label widths up to 2 inches, USB-C with Power Delivery, Ethernet connectivity, SteadyLAN, and peripheral connectivity.

    “For many businesses, the biggest obstacle to replacing a legacy printer isn’t the hardware itself. It’s the software environment built around it. By bringing ESC/POS emulation to the mC-Label2, we’re giving businesses and software partners a practical path toward modern labeling technology while helping protect their existing software investments.”

     Christophe Naasz, Global Director of Business Development at Star Micronics 

    Helping Businesses Move Beyond Legacy Label Printers

    From retail merchandise and barcode labeling to inventory identification and foodservice applications, businesses increasingly need printers that can accommodate evolving workflows and connectivity requirements.

    The new ESC/POS-compatible mC-Label2 models expand Star’s options for businesses seeking to replace older labeling hardware while retaining compatible software workflows. For ISVs and resellers, they also introduce new opportunities to support customer hardware upgrades without requiring a complete change in POS or labeling applications.

    For more information about the Star Micronics mC-Label2 printer series, visit starmicronics.com.

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    About Star Micronics

    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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    Christin Trilone

    Star Micronics America, Inc.

    ctrilone@starmicronics.com

    848-216-3318

  • Rundoo and Star Micronics Take the Hardware Headache Out of Modernizing Independent Retail POS

    Rundoo and Star Micronics Take the Hardware Headache Out of Modernizing Independent Retail POS

    Rundoo’s retail POS connects Star’s TSP143IV thermal receipt printer through StarIO.Online, giving hardware, paint, lumber, farm and feed, and lawn and garden stores flexible receipt printing without drivers, print servers, or a wired connection to the register.

    Somerset, NJ – October 8, 2026 – Star Micronics, a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions, today announced its integration with Rundoo, an AI-first point-of-sale and business management platform built for independent hardware, paint, farm and feed, lawn and garden, and lumber stores.

    Rundoo uses the Star TSP143IV as its standard receipt printer, connecting it to the Rundoo POS through CloudPRNT and StarIO.Online. The network-connected setup eliminates printer drivers and print servers, allowing merchants to print receipts from any device running Chrome, including phones and tablets used across the sales floor.

    Modern POS Without Rebuilding the Counter

    For merchants moving away from their 20-year-old POS system, replacing familiar hardware and workflows can make a technology upgrade feel more complicated than it needs to be. Rundoo and Star make receipt printing and cash drawer setup a straightforward part of the transition. a straightforward part of the transition.

    With the TSP143IV connected to StarIO.Online over the network, Rundoo merchants can:

    • Print from devices across the sales floor: Any device running Chrome, including phones and tablets, can send receipts to the store’s Star printer.
    • Skip printer drivers and print servers:Online connects Rundoo with the printer without requiring traditional printer drivers or a dedicated print server.
    • Connect receipt printing and cash management: The cash drawer connects through the TSP143IV, allowing the same printer to handle receipts and drawer control.
    • Automatically print online orders: Incoming online orders can print directly to the store’s Star printer as soon as they arrive.
    • Set up quickly: Star Quick Setup Utility guides merchants through connecting the printer to the network, enabling CloudPRNT, and registering it with StarIO.Online.

    StarIO.Online is Star’s fully managed cloud printing service, designed to connect cloud-based applications with Star printers without requiring businesses or software providers to build and maintain their own printing infrastructure.

    Store owners replacing a system they’ve used for 20 years expect the hardware transition to be one of the painful parts. With Star, it really isn’t. The printer connects to the network, Rundoo can print to it from devices across the store, and the cash drawer runs through the same printer. Our merchants can focus on learning a better way to run their business instead of worrying about printer drivers, print servers, or complicated setup.

    Titus Capilnean, Head of Marketing at Rundoo

    Built for the Way Independent Stores Actually Sell

    Hardware, lumber, farm and feed, and lawn and garden stores aren’t confined to a traditional checkout lane. Employees may be helping customers at a paint counter, walking a lumber yard, checking inventory in an aisle, or completing a transaction elsewhere in the store.

    With Rundoo running in Chrome and receipt printing connected through StarIO.Online, the register no longer has to define where a transaction happens. Staff can work from compatible devices across the sales floor while receipts route back to the store’s TSP143IV.

    Independent retailers need modern technology without losing the practical workflows that keep their stores moving. Rundoo is a great example of what cloud-connected printing can make possible. The transaction can move beyond the counter while the receipt printer and cash drawer remain dependable parts of the store’s POS infrastructure.

    Christophe Naasz, Global Director of Business Development at Star Micronics

    Modernizing More Than the Point of Sale

    Rundoo is live in more than 500 stores across the United States and Canada, providing independent merchants with POS and business management technology built specifically for their industries.

    By combining Rundoo’s software with Star’s TSP143IV thermal receipt printer, CD4 cash drawer, and StarIO.Online cloud printing, merchants can modernize checkout without adding unnecessary printing infrastructure or tying every transaction to a fixed register.

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

    To learn more about Rundoo, visit rundoo.ai.

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    Rundoo is an AI-first point-of-sale and business management platform built for independent hardware, paint, farm and feed, lawn and garden, and lumber stores. Used by more than 500 independent stores across the U.S. and Canada, Rundoo brings point-of-sale, inventory, purchasing, pricing, customer management, vendor catalogs, reporting, and AI-powered tools into one system. Its platform is designed around the specialized workflows of independent supply stores, helping merchants manage everything from contractor accounts and complex inventory to purchasing and day-to-day store operations.

    Star Micronics logo, point-of-sale (POS) hardware and technology company.

    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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    Christin Trilone

    Star Micronics America, Inc.

    ctrilone@starmicronics.com

    848-216-3318

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    Titus Capilnean

    Rundoo

    titus@rundoo.ai

    650-249-7611

  • Aldelo Expands Restaurant POS Hardware Flexibility with Star Micronics TSP143IV Receipt Printer

    Aldelo Expands Restaurant POS Hardware Flexibility with Star Micronics TSP143IV Receipt Printer

    Star’s TSP143IV receipt printer integrates with Aldelo Express Cloud POS, offering flexible restaurant POS hardware options across POS and payment environments.

    Somerset, NJ – October 6, 2026 – Star Micronics, a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions, today announced expanded support for Aldelo restaurant technology with the integration of Star’s TSP143IV thermal receipt printer across Aldelo Express Cloud POS for Android, iOS, Aldelo Tablet, and Aldelo Mobile devices.

    The integration gives restaurants and Aldelo resellers a versatile receipt printing option across multiple restaurant payment and service environments. With the TSP143IV, operators can pair Aldelo Express POS devices with modern thermal receipt printing while choosing the hardware flexibility that best fits their restaurant.

    One Receipt Printer Across Multiple Environments

    Restaurant technology is increasingly deployed across a mix of tablets, terminals, and operating systems. Hardware that can adapt across those environments gives operators and resellers more flexibility when building, upgrading, or standardizing POS systems.

    Star’s TSP143IV supports Aldelo Express ordering and payment applications across:

    • Android Tablet & Mobile POS
    • iOS Tablet & Mobile POS
    • Aldelo Tablets & Mobile POS

    With compact thermal receipt printing and multiple connectivity options available within the TSP143IV family, restaurants can configure receipt printing around the devices and infrastructure already in use.

    “Our resellers work with restaurants that have different devices, configurations, and technology requirements. Adding support for Star’s TSP143IV alongside the Aldelo Express Point of Sale ecosystem gives them a versatile receipt printing option they can deploy across a wider range of customer environments.”

    Jeff Moore, Vice President of Operations at Aldelo

    Extending an Established Aldelo and Star POS Ecosystem

    The TSP143IV integration builds on existing compatibility between Aldelo Express POS and Star Micronics hardware. Aldelo Express supports additional Star solutions including the TSP143III receipt printer, mC-Print3 receipt printer, mPOP combined receipt printer and cash drawer, and NTEP-certified mG‑S8200 Scale.

    For Aldelo resellers, that broader hardware support provides options for different restaurant formats, counter configurations, and POS deployments. For restaurant operators, it means Star printing and POS hardware can remain part of the technology environment as business needs and devices change.

    “Restaurants shouldn’t have to rethink their entire hardware environment every time their POS technology evolves. Our work with Aldelo gives operators and resellers proven printing options across different devices, operating systems, and restaurant configurations, so they can build around what works for the business. By integrating Star CloudPRNT, Aldelo recognized Star Micronics’ leadership in cloud printing and expanded the flexibility available to its restaurant customers and reseller partners.”

    Christophe Naasz, Global Director of Business Development at Star Micronics

    Flexible POS Technology for Restaurants and Resellers

    Aldelo provides restaurant point-of-sale, payment, online ordering, and management technologies designed for a range of foodservice environments. Combined with Star’s restaurant POS hardware, the expanded integration gives operators and Aldelo resellers additional choices when configuring technology for new installations, upgrades, and multi-location deployments.

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

    To learn more about Aldelo Express, visit aldelo.com.

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    Aldelo Express

    Aldelo is a restaurant technology provider offering point-of-sale, payment, online ordering, and restaurant management solutions for foodservice operators. Its Aldelo Express platform provides restaurants with tools for managing orders, payments, menus, and day-to-day restaurant operations, while Aldelo ePay supports fast, secure, and seamless restaurant payments. Designed for independent restaurants and multi-location operators, Aldelo’s technologies provide flexible options for restaurants and the resellers that support them.

    Star Micronics logo, point-of-sale (POS) hardware and technology company.

    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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    Christin Trilone

    Star Micronics America, Inc.

    ctrilone@starmicronics.com

    848-216-3318

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    Aldelo, LP

    merchants@aldelo.com

    925-621-2410

  • Star Micronics Powers Smarter POS Deployments with X4 Connectivity, Labeling, and Cash Management at VARTECH 2026 

    Star Micronics Powers Smarter POS Deployments with X4 Connectivity, Labeling, and Cash Management at VARTECH 2026 

    At Booth 227, Star will showcase rapidSYNC, X4 multi-connectivity, labeling solutions, connected cash management, and media for VARs and technology partners at BlueStar’s VARTECH 2026.

    Uncasville, CT – September 21-22, 2026 – Star Micronics, a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, labeling, and cloud technologies, will showcase its latest solutions at VARTECH 2026: New England, Booth 227, taking place September 21–22 at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.

    This year, Star is putting the focus on technologies that help value-added resellers (VARs), independent software vendors (ISVs), and technology partners simplify how POS hardware is configured, connected, and deployed across retail and hospitality environments.

    More Flexibility from Setup to Deployment

    POS environments can vary significantly from one customer or location to the next. Star’s VARTECH lineup gives solution providers more flexibility to adapt hardware to different connectivity, labeling, cash management, and application requirements.

    Attendees can explore:

    • rapidSYNC: Technology designed to simplify printer WLAN setup and configuration for POS deployments. 
    • Multifunction Labeling: The compact 2-inch mC-Label2 and 3-inch mC-Label3 support applications ranging from food preparation and online ordering to product, barcode, and retail labeling. 
    • mC-Connect Drawer: Adds USB, Ethernet, WLAN, and Bluetooth LE connectivity to traditional RJ-12 cash drawers and supports direct drawer control.
    • New Cash Drawer with Built-In Security Features:Adds an extra layer of cash-handling protection with built-in UV counterfeit detection, plus red LED and audible alerts when the drawer is left open too long.
    • Star Media: Receipt paper and label media, including Star Blue Eco receipt paper, sticky linerless media, and die-cut labels.

    VARs need hardware that gives them options without creating more complexity. Whether it’s choosing how a printer connects, simplifying deployment, adding labeling, or modernizing cash management, we want our partners to be able to build the right solution for each customer without starting from scratch every time.

    Jon Levin, Director of Product Management at Star Micronics

    Built for the Channel

    For VARs and ISVs supporting different customers, locations, and POS environments, hardware flexibility can make it easier to standardize solutions while adapting to individual deployment requirements.

    At VARTECH 2026, attendees can meet with the Star team at Booth 227, see the latest technologies in action, and discuss solutions for upcoming retail and hospitality deployments.

    To schedule time with the team or for more information, contact sales@starmicronics.com.

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    Star Micronics logo, point-of-sale (POS) hardware and technology company.

    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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    Christin Trilone

    Star Micronics America, Inc.

    ctrilone@starmicronics.com

    848-216-3318

  • Star Micronics and Ladle’s ComplianceMate® Bring Automated Food Safety Labeling to Restaurant Operations

    Star Micronics and Ladle’s ComplianceMate® Bring Automated Food Safety Labeling to Restaurant Operations

    The integration combines ComplianceMate’s food safety monitoring platform with Star Micronics’ on-demand labeling technology to help restaurants improve food safety documentation, traceability, and kitchen execution.

    Somerset, NJ – September 9, 2026 – Star Micronics, a global provider of point-of-sale (POS) hardware, cloud printing, and labeling solutions, today announced that Ladle’s ComplianceMate® food safety platform has integrated with Star’s mC-Label2 and mC-Label3 multifunction label printers. The integration lets restaurants and foodservice operators generate food safety and traceability labels directly from ComplianceMate, reducing manual work while improving labeling consistency and documentation accuracy.

    ComplianceMate is Ladle’s food safety and operational compliance platform designed to help restaurants monitor temperatures, manage digital checklists, maintain HACCP processes, and improve operational visibility across single and multi-location operations. By connecting ComplianceMate workflows to Star’s real-time label printing technology, operators can generate prep, discard, allergen, and traceability labels directly at the point of food preparation.

    Connecting Food Safety Monitoring to On-Demand Labeling

    Restaurants continue to move away from handwritten logs and manually written labels toward digital workflows that improve consistency and reduce human error.

    Through integration with Star Micronics printers, ComplianceMate lets kitchen staff generate labels tied directly to operational and food safety workflows, helping standardize labeling across locations while reducing manual entry.

    Operators can use the integrated solution to:

    • Print prep-date and discard-date labels
    • Generate allergen and ingredient identification labels
    • Support grab-and-go and batch-prep labeling workflows
    • Produce labels tied to food safety monitoring and temperature verification processes

    Because labels are generated directly from ComplianceMate data, operators can maintain more consistent labeling formats and reduce handwriting errors that often occur during busy kitchen periods.

    Designed for Modern Kitchen Environments

    Star’s mC-Label2 and mC-Label3 multifunction printers are designed for foodservice operations that require compact hardware, fast output, and flexible media support at prep stations and kitchen work areas.

    The integration supports workflows that require:

    • On-demand labeling directly at prep stations
    • Consistent label formatting across multiple locations
    • Fast label generation during peak kitchen periods
    • Support for multiple media types, including linerless and die-cut labels

    By combining ComplianceMate’s digital monitoring capabilities with Star’s labeling hardware, operators can connect food safety processes to physical labeling workflows without relying on handwritten documentation.

    Supporting Food Safety Compliance Across Locations

    As restaurants manage increasing food safety documentation requirements, operators need systems that can maintain consistency across multiple stores while remaining practical for day-to-day kitchen use.

    The integration between ComplianceMate and Star’s labeling platform helps restaurants standardize food rotation and traceability workflows while improving visibility into compliance processes.

    “Food safety processes only work if teams can execute them consistently during busy service. By integrating ComplianceMate with Star’s labeling technology, operators can move faster while maintaining clearer documentation and more consistent food safety practices across locations.”

    Jennifer Shelgren, Chief Marketing Officer at Ladle

    “Restaurants are looking for ways to reduce manual processes while maintaining accurate food safety documentation. Together, ComplianceMate and Star’s automated prep and traceability labeling solution helps operators connect digital food safety workflows directly to kitchen execution.”

    Christophe Naasz, Global Director of Business Development at Star Micronics

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

    To learn more about ComplianceMate, visit ladle.com/products/compliancemate/.

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    Ladle ComplianceMate Logo

    Ladle helps restaurants and foodservice operators improve food safety, compliance, and operational consistency through its ComplianceMate® platform. Designed for single and multi-location operations, ComplianceMate enables operators to digitize food safety workflows, monitor temperatures, manage HACCP processes, and maintain real-time visibility into critical kitchen and compliance tasks.

    In addition to ComplianceMate, Ladle’s portfolio includes MeazureUp® for operational assessments and Storewise® for pricing and retail operations management.

    Star Micronics logo, point-of-sale (POS) hardware and technology company.

    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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    Christin Trilone

    Star Micronics America, Inc.

    ctrilone@starmicronics.com

    848-216-3318

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    Jennifer Shelgren

    Ladle

    jennifer.shelgren@ladle.com

  • Mobile POS Hardware Gets Complicated Fast. GrownBy Found a Smarter Way.

    Mobile POS Hardware Gets Complicated Fast. GrownBy Found a Smarter Way.

    For ISVs supporting mobile commerce, hardware can become a hidden source of complexity.

    Printers, barcode scanners, cash drawers, tablets, and network connections all need to work together across different devices and selling environments. Add iOS and Android BYOD setups, farmers markets, pop-ups, farm stands, and temporary hotspots, and deployment support can get complicated quickly.

    That was the challenge facing GrownBy, a commerce and POS platform built for farms, farmers markets, CSA programs, and direct-to-consumer agricultural sales. As the platform expanded, GrownBy needed a mobile POS hardware strategy that could support customers wherever they sell without creating a different peripheral setup for every location.

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    Why Hardware Standardization Matters for ISVs

    GrownBy standardized on a connected Star Micronics hardware ecosystem that includes receipt printing, barcode scanning, and cash management.

    Instead of configuring every peripheral independently with the host tablet, compatible devices can work together as part of a coordinated POS setup. For an ISV, that approach can mean fewer compatibility variables, more consistent deployments, and a simpler experience for customers with limited technical resources.

    The case study explores practical takeaways for ISVs looking to:

    • Reduce peripheral compatibility issues
    • Support iOS and Android BYOD environments
    • Standardize hardware across mobile locations
    • Simplify multi-device POS deployments

    See the Full GrownBy Deployment

    If your software supports mobile, temporary, or multi-location commerce, GrownBy’s approach offers a useful look at how connected hardware can reduce deployment complexity.

    Download the GrownBy + Star Micronics case study to see the full strategy and what other ISVs can apply to their own POS deployments.

    GrownBy Star Case Study

    How GrownBy Simplified Mobile POS Hardware for Farm Commerce

    See how one ISV approached mobile checkout, peripheral connectivity, and multi-channel sales across permanent and temporary farm locations.

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  • Star Micronics to Showcase POS Hardware, Partner Integrations, and the New mC-Connect Drawer at RetailNOW 2026

    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:

    “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 logo, point-of-sale (POS) hardware and technology company.

    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.

    Media Contact:

    Christin Dorner

    Star Micronics America, Inc.

    cdorner@starmicronics.com

    848-216-3318

  • Operandio and Star Micronics Standardize Food Safety Labeling for Multi-Location Restaurants

    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 logo, point-of-sale (POS) hardware and technology company.

    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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    Christin Dorner

    Star Micronics America, Inc.

    cdorner@starmicronics.com

    848-216-3318

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    Operandio Pty Ltd.

    david@operandio.com

    213-863-1339

  • CaterZen and Star Micronics Help Restaurants Scale Catering with Linerless Labeling

    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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    Star Micronics America, Inc.

    ctrilone@starmicronics.com

    848-216-3318

    Michael Attias

    CaterZen Catering Software

    michael.attias@caterzen.com

    615-969-7090

  • Star Micronics and Quetzal POS Help Specialty Retailers Modernize Inventory, Labeling, and Omnichannel Operations

    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 logo, point-of-sale (POS) hardware and technology company.

    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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    Media Contact:

    Christin Trilone

    Star Micronics America, Inc.

    ctrilone@starmicronics.com

    848-216-3318

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    Nith Nadarajah

    Quetzal POS

    nith@heliotech.ca

    877-343-5467