What is ALIVE Magic Print?

ALIVE Magic Print is a companion desktop application that turns your computer into a print server for your ALIVE photo booth. It's the bridge between your iPad and your printer.

Why Do You Need It?

iPads can't connect directly to professional dye-sublimation printers. ALIVE Magic Print solves this by:

Running on your computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
Connecting to your printer via USB
Receiving print jobs from ALIVE on your iPad over Wi-Fi
Managing the print queue and sending jobs to the printer

iPad (ALIVE) → Wi-Fi → Computer (ALIVE Magic Print) → USB → Printer

Key Features

Automatic connection — ALIVE on your iPad discovers the print server automatically
Print queue management — View and manage pending print jobs
Paper size detection — Detects your printer's loaded paper size
Live preview — See what's about to print before it goes to paper
Multiple printer support — Connect to different printers and switch between them
QR code pairing — Easy connection setup by scanning a QR code

Requirements

Windows, macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon), or Linux — ALIVE Magic Print runs on all three platforms
USB connection — Your printer connects to the computer via USB
Same Wi-Fi network — The computer and iPad must be on the same local network
A compatible printer — Most dye-sublimation photo printers work

How It Fits Your Setup

ALIVE Magic Print sits quietly on your computer during events. Once it's connected and running, you can forget about it — it handles everything in the background. Your focus stays on the booth and the guests.

What's Next?

Installing ALIVE Magic Print — Get it set up on your computer
Connecting to Your Photobooth — Link it to your iPad

If you're running a booth without printing, you don't need ALIVE Magic Print. It's only required when you want physical prints.

Next step: Installing ALIVE Magic Print

Updated on: 22/03/2026

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