Connecting to a Print Server (QR Code, Manual URL)

Can't find your printer via auto-discovery? No problem. ALIVE gives you two manual ways to connect.

Method 1: QR Code (Recommended)

The easiest manual connection method.

1. Open ALIVE Magic Print on your computer
2. The app displays a QR code with the connection details
3. In ALIVE on your iPad, go to Settings → Printing
4. Tap Scan QR Code
5. Point your iPad camera at the QR code on your computer screen
6. Connected!

[screenshot: Scanning QR code to connect to printer]

This is the fastest way to connect, especially at new venues where you haven't saved the printer before.

Method 2: Manual URL

If QR scanning isn't working (screen too bright, too far away, etc.):

1. On your print server (computer), find the server URL — it looks something like http://192.168.1.50:47653
2. In ALIVE on your iPad, go to Settings → Printing
3. Tap Enter URL Manually
4. Type in the server URL
5. Tap Connect

Saving Connections

Once you've connected to a print server, ALIVE remembers it. Next time you're at the same venue with the same setup, the connection should re-establish automatically (as long as the IP hasn't changed).

Verifying the Connection

After connecting, you should see:

• The printer name and status in your settings
• Paper size information detected from the printer
• The option to send a test print

Tips

• QR code is fastest — Use it whenever possible
• Static IP helps — If your print server's IP changes every time, manual URL connections break. Set a static IP on your router if you can.
• Save a photo of the QR code — If you frequently use the same setup, screenshot the QR code so you always have it handy

Updated on: 17/03/2026