What it is, and how to get started
What is CloudPRNT?
CloudPRNT is a feature available on most Favrit-issued Star Micronics printers which lets the printer print without the need for an external device (e.g., an iPad). The main requirement for this to work is an ethernet cable to provide internet to the printer.
Once set up, the printer will connect to Favrit's servers- and print, on its own.
If you're unsure if your printer qualifies, or want to learn more about the feature, see the official documentation for details: https://star-emea.com/products/cloudprnt/
Setting up a new printer
Setting up a new printer takes between 5-10 minutes, and consists of the following steps:
1. Connect the printer to the internet and power
2. Connect a laptop or mobile device to the same internet
3. Press and hold the feed button on the printer, and turn on the printer. After holding the feed button for a few seconds, the printer should emit three tickets containing diagnostics information. Make sure the printer has paper if this doesn't work.
4. Find the printers local IP address at the bottom of the last ticket printed.
5. On your laptop or mobile device, open a browser and input the IP address (e.g., http://192.168.65.251; make sure to not use https, as this won't work).
You should now see a page reading "mC-Print3 Network Utility" for mC-Print3 printers, or equivalent for other printers.
6. Press login and enter the default username and password mentioned on the left side of the page ("root" and "public" for mC-print3).
7. Change the password and save it for later.
8. Go to "Home" and write down the MAC-address (e.g., "00:11:62:34:16:1B").
9. Go to "CloudPRNT" -> Choose "ENABLE" -> Input "https://favrit.com/ws/print-service/v1/cloudprnt" as the server URL -> Click "submit".
11. Go to "Save" and select "Save → Restart device".
12. Click "Execute".
The printer should now restart, and when it starts again, it will start asking Favrit's server for tickets. Once connected to our servers the first time, the printer will print a ticket with instructions on how to complete the registration.
To complete the registration:
1. Go to https://admin.favrit.com
2. Go to "Hardware" -> "CloudPRNT"
3. Click "Import printer" and input the MAC-address from step 8 of the setup steps.
4. The printer should now appear in the list, and you should click the "Placement ID" dropdown to decide where the printer should print (placements are an internal concept, and these are created by Favrit staff today. If you're confused about the options here, consider experimenting on your own, or contacting support. Changing this multiple times will not have any negative consequences.)
Et voilà! You're now set up to print without the need for an external device.