Label printer Star Micronics mC-Label2 300 dpi USB-C Ethernet

Star Micronics mC-Label2 is a direct thermal label printer with 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) resolution. It supports media up to 58 mm wide and a maximum print width of 56 mm, and accepts rolls with up to 102 mm outer diameter. The printer connects via USB-C and Ethernet and is supplied with a power supply unit and EU and UK power cables. The device has IP22 protection and a black housing.

Advantages

The mC-Label2 provides high-resolution direct thermal printing suitable for detailed barcodes and small-font text. Wired Ethernet enables reliable network integration while USB-C offers fast local connection. The compact design accepts large rolls up to 102 mm diameter to reduce roll changes and supports a maximum print speed of 180 mm/s for efficient label throughput.

Suitable for

• Retail price labelling and shelf tags
• Logistics and shipping labels
• Office asset tagging and identification
• Small-batch production and sample labelling

Key specifications

• Print method: direct thermal
• Resolution: 12 dots/mm (300 dpi)
• Media width (max.): 58 mm
• Print width (max.): 56 mm
• Roll diameter (max.): 102 mm
• Print speed (max.): 180 mm/s
• Connections: USB-C, Ethernet
• Included: power supply unit, power cable (EU, UK)
• Protection class: IP22
• Colour: black

How to use

Install a compatible direct thermal label roll (max. 58 mm width, max. 102 mm diameter) in the media compartment, route the label through the print path and close the cover. Connect the printer to a host via USB-C for direct connection or to a network via Ethernet. Install any required drivers or use supported printer protocols. Power the unit with the supplied power adapter and cables. Use label design or POS software to configure print size, speed and layout before sending print jobs.

Usage recommendations

For stable print quality, use direct thermal labels designed for 300 dpi printing and keep the print head clean. When used on a shared network, assign a static IP or reserve a DHCP address to ensure consistent access. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or high humidity to preserve label readability.