Getting Started

• Printing Overview — How It Works

  There's something about a physical print that digital sharing can't replace. Guests love walking away from a booth with a photo in hand. ALIVE makes printing seamless — from the booth to the printer iFew readers

• Recommended Printers

  Choosing the right printer is one of the most important decisions for your photobooth business. Here are the models we recommend for the best results with ALIVE.Few readers

Printer Setup

• Discovering Printers on Your Network

  ALIVE can automatically find print servers on your local network. No manual IP addresses, no complicated setup — just connect to the same Wi-Fi and let ALIVE do the rest.Few readers

• 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.Few readers

• Supported Paper Sizes

  Choosing the right paper size is essential for great prints. ALIVE supports the most common photo booth paper formats.Few readers

• Network Discovery (Bonjour/mDNS)

  Your iPad needs to find ALIVE Magic Print on the network without you typing in IP addresses or fiddling with network settings. That's where Bonjour comes in — it handles discovery automatically so youFew readers

Print Configuration

• Enabling / Disabling Printing

  Printing is a global setting in ALIVE — it applies to your booth overall, not to individual events. You can toggle it on or off before each event as needed. Turn it on when you have a printer connecteFew readers

• Auto-Print Configuration

  Want every guest to automatically get a print without tapping anything? Auto-print handles it.Few readers

• Setting Max Prints and Copies

  Paper and ink aren't free. These settings help you control costs and prevent one enthusiastic guest from printing 50 copies.Few readers

• Print Queue and Job Management

  Behind every smooth printing experience is a well-managed queue. ALIVE Magic Print handles print jobs with the kind of reliability you need when 200 wedding guests are lined up at your booth.Few readers

• Template-Based Printing

  Templates are what turn a raw photo into a polished, branded print. They let you add backgrounds, logos, and layouts — so every print looks professional without any extra effort.Few readers

• Live Print Preview

  Nothing wastes paper (and money) like a misaligned print or a template that doesn't look quite right. ALIVE Magic Print includes a live print preview so you can see exactly what's going to come out ofFew readers

ALIVE Magic Print

• 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.Few readers

• Installing ALIVE Magic Print

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

• Connecting ALIVE Magic Print to Your Photobooth

  You've got ALIVE on your iPad and ALIVE Magic Print on your computer. Now let's connect them.Few readers

• ALIVE Magic Print Setup Wizard

  The first time you open ALIVE Magic Print, a 4-step setup wizard walks you through everything you need to get printing. No guesswork, no manuals — just follow the steps and you'll be ready before yourFew readers

• ALIVE Magic Print — Supported Platforms

  ALIVE Magic Print runs on all three major desktop operating systems, so you can use whatever computer or laptop fits your booth setup best.Few readers

• ALIVE Magic Print Auto-Updates

  Keeping ALIVE Magic Print up to date ensures compatibility with the latest version of the ALIVE iPad app, and gives you access to bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features. The good news: Few readers

Troubleshooting

• Printer Not Found — Troubleshooting Network Discovery

  Your iPad can't find the printer? Don't panic. Here are the most common causes and fixes.Few readers

• Print Jobs Not Completing

  Photos stuck in the queue? Printer not responding? Here are the common causes and how to fix them.Few readers

• Print Quality Issues

  Prints coming out blurry, too dark, or with weird colors? Here's how to diagnose and fix common print quality problems.Few readers

• Firewall Configuration for ALIVE Magic Print

  ALIVE Magic Print needs to communicate over your local network so your iPad can discover it and send print jobs. If your firewall is blocking that communication, your iPad won't find the print server Few readers