- Setup printer, power on, and load paper.
- On computer, download drivers from https://starmicronics.com/support/download/cups-driver-for-macos/ Download macOS CUPS Driver
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Install the drivers
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Plug the printer using USB
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Setup the printer as default by accessing Apple Menu->System Preferences->Printers & Scanners and setting "Default printer" drop down list to "Star MCP20"
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Connect the printer to your router using LAN (Ethernet) connector and wait 2 minutes for printer to join network.
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Print Self-printing test from the printer by holding Feed button and pressing Power button. Hold the Feed button until the Self-printing test starts, it may take a few seconds.
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On the Self-printing test, you will find the printer's IP Address at the bottom of the second receipt under "Current IP Parameters Status" -> IP Address:
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Go in your browser and type this IP address
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Log in using username root and password public (you will be required to create new root password. Be sure to securely store)
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You can assign a static IP Address to your printer or leave it as dynamic using the IP Parameters menu.
- After setting new Password, click Save in left bar, and then click Save->Configuration printing->restart device, and then close browser tab.
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Go back to SSL/TSL/Create self-signed certificate by typing the Printer IP address into your browser, logging in, and going into menu SSL/TLS > Create Self-signed Certificate
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Click download at bottom of screen
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Find download and click to Install the certificate into KeyChain.
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Find certificate in keychain by searching by the printer IP address, double click, expand "Trust" menu and choose "When using this certificate" "Always Trust". Close window. https://youtu.be/AFfd6D5dZGQ
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Restart your browser to make sure the changes are effective
- Login to your ShowTix4U account at ShowTix4U.com/login.
- Access the Main Menu -> Preferences/Settings -> Equipment -> Star Printers.
- Click "Add A New Star Printer" button.
- Name the printer and label printer with same name.
- Enter Printer IP address from step 7 and be sure to include https:// before your printer IP address.
- Save new Printer. You can click "Make Default."
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You can now Print using the Star Print buttons for tickets, coupons, and flex passes.
- To print, you will need to leave your printer connected to your network via ethernet cable but you no longer need USB connected.
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