Star Micronics, mC-Label3, 3" Label Printer

Star Micronics mC-Label3 3" Direct Thermal Label Printer

Introduction

The Star Micronics mC-Label3 is a versatile 3-inch direct thermal label printer designed for modern retail, hospitality, food service, healthcare, and shipping environments. As part of Star's innovative mCollection, the mC-Label3 goes beyond traditional label printing by supporting multiple media types, including die-cut labels, continuous labels, linerless labels, and thermal receipts—all from a single compact device. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Featuring 203 DPI print resolution, print speeds up to 180 mm/second, and advanced USB-C, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and cloud connectivity options (model dependent), the mC-Label3 is ideal for businesses looking to simplify labeling while improving workflow efficiency. Whether printing shelf labels, food prep labels, shipping labels, order labels, or receipts, the mC-Label3 delivers enterprise performance in a compact footprint. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Common Use Cases

Retail: Print shelf labels, markdown labels, pricing labels, inventory labels, barcode labels, and product identification labels directly from your POS system.

Restaurants & Food Service: Produce food prep labels, expiration labels, grab-and-go labels, order labels, allergen labels, and kitchen labeling using linerless or traditional media.

Shipping & Fulfillment: Print shipping labels, packing labels, carton labels, order identification labels, and warehouse labels.

Healthcare: Generate patient labels, pharmacy labels, specimen labels, prescription labels, and medical inventory labels.

Hospitality: Print guest labels, order labels, event labels, and operational identification labels throughout hotels, entertainment venues, and food operations.

General Business: Create asset labels, organization labels, barcode labels, storage labels, and office identification labels from virtually any workstation.

Product Details

The Star Micronics mC-Label3 is engineered to provide exceptional flexibility by supporting multiple media widths and label types within a single printer. Its compact front-loading design, cloud connectivity, and USB hub functionality make it an excellent choice for businesses looking to reduce equipment while increasing productivity. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Printer Type: Desktop Label Printer

Print Technology: Direct Thermal

Print Resolution: 203 DPI

Maximum Print Speed: Up to 180 mm/sec (7.1 inches/sec)

Maximum Print Width: Up to 3.15 inches (80 mm)

Supported Media: Linerless labels, die-cut labels, continuous labels, thermal receipts, tickets, permanent and removable adhesive labels.

Media Width: Adjustable from 25 mm to 80 mm

Connectivity: USB-C, Ethernet LAN, USB-A peripheral ports, optional Bluetooth and optional Wireless LAN depending on model.

Cloud Features: CloudPRNT™, WebPRNT™, One-Touch Label, Star Micronics Cloud Services, SteadyLAN+, and TetherLAN technology.

Additional Features: Built-in guillotine cutter, drop-in paper loading, USB hub functionality, and IP22 splash-resistant design.

Best For: Retail labeling, food labeling, shipping labels, barcode labels, warehouse operations, healthcare labeling, hospitality, and mobile POS environments. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Why Buy the Star Micronics mC-Label3?

Multiple Media Types: Print traditional labels, linerless labels, continuous media, and thermal receipts from one printer, reducing hardware requirements throughout your business. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Cloud Ready: Built-in CloudPRNT and Star Micronics Cloud Services make it easy to print from cloud-based POS, online ordering, and modern business applications. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Outstanding Connectivity: USB-C, Ethernet, optional Bluetooth, optional Wireless LAN, and USB peripheral support allow the mC-Label3 to integrate into virtually any environment. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

One-Touch Label Printing: Store commonly used label templates directly on the printer and print them instantly with the programmable front button, even without an active device connection. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Easy Maintenance: Toolless maintenance, front-loading media, automatic cleaning reminders, and replaceable cutter components help minimize downtime and simplify ownership. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Why Buy from ShopPOSPortal?

ShopPOSPortal specializes in barcode printing, POS hardware, and labeling solutions for retail, restaurants, healthcare, warehousing, and shipping operations. Our experts can help you determine the right printer configuration, media type, connectivity, and accessories for your workflow.

Whether you're implementing food labeling, retail shelf labeling, shipping operations, or cloud-connected POS printing, ShopPOSPortal can help configure the Star Micronics mC-Label3 with the labels, accessories, and support needed to maximize productivity.