Printing Overview
Simple Booth makes it easy to provide physical keepsakes for your guests. Printing is designed to happen directly in-app at the end of a session, or while you are testing from your settings.
There are three main steps to successful printing.
Use a compatible printer
Connect your printer and iPad
Format your layout for clean, professional prints
1. Compatible Printers
Choosing the right hardware depends on your event needs and budget.
AirPrint Printers: These are "plug-and-play" and require no special setup to communicate with your iPad. Learn more.
Best for: Ease of use and smaller events.
Drawback: Slower print speeds; not ideal for high-volume crowds.
Dye-Sublimation Printers: The professional standard for photo booths, known for speed and durability. Learn more.
Best for: High-volume events and a lower cost-per-print over time.
Note: These require a wireless print server to communicate with your iPad.
2. Connecting your Printer
The steps to connect will depend on your specific printer model, though most setups utilize a wireless connection. Learn more.
Until you are familiar and comfortable with the setup process, keep a copy of your printer's manual on hand for detailed instructions specific to your hardware.
3. Formatting Prints
Your print layout is based directly on your digital layout. You will begin by designing the digital copy, then create the print layout using that design as your foundation.
Once the layout is generated, you may need to make fine-tuned adjustments to the frame size or other graphic elements. This ensures that frames are perfectly centered, uniform, and completely fill the printable area of your paper. Learn more.
To ensure your prints are formatted correctly, they must be generated through the app’s print workflow.
If you want to preserve these formatted sheets for re-printing later, we recommend using our Dropbox integration, which can automatically save copies of your print-ready layouts as they are created.
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