These instructions help you set up your Star MC series printer with a direct USB connection to your Mac. If you want to print using multiple computers, a mobile device, or wirelessly via a network, use these instructions.
Installation Instructions
- Download drivers from the Star Support Website
- Select "CUPS Driver for macOS" and download the full version.
- Install the drivers as shown in this video
- Download and install JSPrintManager client app here. Download Version 7.
- If the computer/browser asks to allow incoming connection from the JSPrint manager, Allow.
CUR8 Tip: If you are updating JSPrintManager from a previous version, you must uninstall that version, leaving only Version 7 installed
- Plug printer into computer via USB cable, and power printer on.
- Quit all browsers
- Go to Printers/Scanners and set Star MCP20 (STR-001) as the default printer.
- Restart computer
- If computer/browser asks to allow incoming connection from JSPrintManager, select Always Allow.
Using Star Printer with CUR8
- Restart your browser to make sure the changes are effective
- Log into your CUR8 account
- Complete or select an existing ticket order
- Select the Print (Star) button, and choose the printer from the USB drop-down list.
- After making this initial selection, you can now print using the Star Print button to print tickets, coupons, and flex passes.