Initiate your ToonBooth event with the capability to print instant memories by setting up a print server. Choose a printer that's compatible with ToonBooth, ensuring it supports the sizes and types of photos your event requires. The setup process involves connecting your iPad to the printer through a wireless network, enabling quick and easy printing. Follow ToonBooth's detailed guide to ensure your print server is correctly configured, and conduct a test print to guarantee everything is in place for your event, ensuring guests leave with a physical keepsake of their unique, cartoonized photos.
Step 1: Download the Print Server Software
- Begin by downloading the print server software from this link. This software will enable your Windows computer or tablet to communicate with the printer and ToonBooth app.
Step 2: Install the Print Server on a Windows Computer or Tablet
- Once downloaded, unzip the file and install the AmazeBooth Print Server on your Windows computer or tablet by following the installation prompts.
Step 3: Connect Your Printer to the Windows Device
- Use a USB printer cord to connect your printer to the Windows computer or tablet where you just installed the print server software. Make sure the printer is turned on and ready to receive print jobs.
Step 4: Download and Install Printer Driver
- Before proceeding, download and install the appropriate printer driver for your printer model on the Windows computer or tablet. This ensures that ToonBooth can communicate effectively with your printer.
Step 5: Run the Print Server Application
- Launch the Print Server application on your Windows device. This application will facilitate the communication between your iPad running ToonBooth and the connected printer.
Step 6: Configure the Printer in ToonBooth
- On your iPad, open ToonBooth and navigate to the printer configuration settings. Enter the IP address displayed on the Print Server application on your Windows device into the designated field in ToonBooth's printer configuration.
Step 7: Select Your Paper Size and Quality
- In ToonBooth's printer settings, select the paper size you'll be using for your printouts. Choose a print quality of 300 dpi to ensure your photos are printed with clarity and detail.
Step 8: Save Your Configuration
- After entering all the necessary details and ensuring they are correct, hit 'Save' in ToonBooth to finalize your print server setup.
By following these detailed steps, you will establish a robust connection between your ToonBooth app and your printer, enabling you to offer high-quality, instant printouts at your events, enhancing the overall experience for your guests.