Smarter Cloud Printing Starts Here
StarIO.Online
Ditch the print servers and firewall headaches. StarIO.Online is your fully managed, cloud-based printer management solution—no local infrastructure required. Host your print jobs on secure Star servers, remotely monitor every CloudPRNT-compatible device, and manage updates from one powerful dashboard. It’s printing made scalable, simple, and smart.
Your Code. Our Cloud. Powerful Results.
StarIO.Online makes cloud printing simple—no servers, no firewalls, no headaches. With just one REST-style API call, developers can print to any CloudPRNT-compatible device, while IT teams gain full visibility with real-time monitoring and centralized control. Star hosts the infrastructure, so you can focus on scaling, not maintaining.
Cloud Servers, No Headaches
Why build and maintain your own print infrastructure? StarIO.Online runs on Star-hosted, securely managed cloud servers—so you don’t have to. Skip the server stack and let Star handle uptime, security, and updates while you focus on your application. Fully compatible with all CloudPRNT-supported Star printers.
Control Printers from Anywhere
No more on-site visits for small fixes. With StarIO.Online, you can configure, monitor, and manage printers remotely—all from one cloud dashboard. Scale without on-site IT, whether it’s one store or one thousand.
Track Every Job. Every Time.
Never wonder if a ticket printed. StarIO.Online gives you real-time print job visibility with webhook notifications for everything—from status updates to barcode scans and device events. Total transparency, built in.
REST/JSON API Control
Webhook-Based Notifications
Simplified Device Staging
Flexible Print Job Formats
Scaleable as Business Grows
Comprehensive User Guide
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Integrate Fast with Our Developer-Friendly API
Monitor & Manage Devices from Anywhere
Frequently Asked Questions
What is StarIO.Online?
StarIO.Online is a Star Micronics managed service which enables businesses to integrate and manage POS hardware with minimal set-up time and cost and near zero integration.
How does StarIO.Online work?
Once you sign up for our service, developers will have access to Star’s set of API’s allowing you to send print jobs and monitor the status of your devices.
Which printers are compatible?
Printer model | Supported printer firmware version | |
|---|---|---|
| CloudPRNT Version HTTP supported | CloudPRNT Version MQTT supported | |
| mC-Print2 | 1.2 or later | - |
| mC-Print3 | 1.2 or later | 5.1 or later *1 |
| TSP100IV | 1.0 or later | 2.2 or later |
| TSP100IV SK | 2.0 or later | 2.2 or later |
*1 Only MCP31CBI/CI are supported.
What happens if my printer is turned off?
If your printer is off, the print job will be queued until the printer is powered on and ready to print. You can check the status of your print jobs through your account.
Do I need to install software on my device?
No, our service is entirely cloud-based. You don’t need to install any software on your device.
What are the key features of StarIO.Online?
Cloud Printing Via Star’s Server
- Cost and Time Effeciency: Significantly reduce development time, costs, and ongoing maintenance efforts.
- Email Printing
Implementation
- Eliminate Custom API Development: Developer’s are not required to create custom API’s, as Star provides a set of pre-built API’s for printing, status information, etc.
- Minimal Coding Required: Call Star’s predefined API’s to perform necessary functions
Device Status
- Status Updates: Use webhook notifications to provide real-time updates on the status of devices and peripherals
- Retrieve Information via JSON: Extract device information directly from the JSON body
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Know What’s Printing—Anywhere, Anytime
Get full visibility into every job with real-time tracking and detailed webhooks. From print results to barcode scans and device connections, StarIO.Online keeps you in the loop—no guesswork, no blind spots.
