Installing ALIVE Magic Print

Getting ALIVE Magic Print up and running takes just a few minutes. Here's how.

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 or later, macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon), or Linux
• Connection: USB port for your printer, Wi-Fi for network communication
• Printer: A compatible dye-sublimation or photo printer connected via USB

Download and Install

1. Download ALIVE Magic Print from the official ALIVE website
2. Run the installer
3. Follow the installation wizard — accept defaults unless you have a specific preference
4. Launch the app once installation is complete

[screenshot: ALIVE Magic Print installer]

First Launch

When you open ALIVE Magic Print for the first time:

1. The app detects any connected printers via USB
2. It starts the print server on your local network
3. A QR code is displayed for easy pairing with your iPad
4. The app shows its server URL (for manual connection)

[screenshot: ALIVE Magic Print main screen with QR code]

Connecting Your Printer

1. Connect your photo printer to your computer via USB
2. Make sure the printer driver is installed (most printers install drivers automatically)
3. ALIVE Magic Print should detect the printer and show it in the printer list
4. Select the printer if multiple are connected

Firewall Settings

If Windows Firewall prompts you, allow ALIVE Magic Print to communicate on your network. This is necessary for the iPad to find and connect to the print server.

Tips

• Install printer drivers first — Make sure your printer works normally from Windows before setting up ALIVE Magic Print
• Test from Windows — Print a test page from your computer to verify the printer works
• Keep the app running — ALIVE Magic Print needs to stay open during events. Don't close it or put your computer to sleep.
• Disable sleep mode — Set your computer's power settings to "Never sleep" during events

Updated on: 22/03/2026