Walkthrough
How To
- Connect The AirPrint Dongle To The iPad
- Connect The AirPrint Dongle To The Internet
- Connect The AirPrint Dongle To Fiesta
- Adjust Print Size
What To Know
- Connecting The AirPrint Dongle
- Printing Multiple Photo Templates
- Using Alternative Media Sizes
- AirPrint Connection Issues
Walkthrough
How To Print Using AirPrint
In this video, you will learn how to:
- Connect the Aircast Pro 3 (or other AirPrint dongle) to your iPad
- Connect the Fiesta iOS App to your AirPrint dongle
- Set up Printing in Fiesta
Note: AirPrint is only available with a Fiesta Pro subscription
What To Know
Connecting The AirPrint Dongle
After the Fiesta event has been set up, and you are setting up at your event, the next step is to set up printing through Fiesta.
There are three major steps to this process: first connecting the dongle to the iPad, then connecting the dongle to the internet via wifi, and finally connecting to the Fiesta iOS app.
After the AirPrint dongle is connected, you can change the print size to match the size of your desired prints. This is most commonly used to switch between 2x6 photo strips, and 4x6 full-size photos.
Note: The following steps in this article are for the Aircast Pro 3; while there are variations in these steps depending on which AirPrint dongle you use, the connection process will be similar across all devices.
How To
Connect The AirPrint Dongle To The iPad
- Plug the printer into power
- Connect the AirPrint dongle to your printer via the provided USB cable
- Plug the AirPrint dongle into power
- Check the AirPrint dongle for a light to confirm it is receiving power
Note: most AirPrint dongles have a light located near the USB port - Turn on your iPad
- Navigate to the Settings app
- Select Wi-Fi from the left navigation menu
- Select your AirPrint dongle from the Network menu
- Once connected, navigate to your iPad’s internet browser app
- Type in the AirPrint dongle’s address
Note: for the Aircast Pro 3, the address is aircastpro.local
How To
Connect The AirPrint Dongle To The Internet
- Ensure the AirPrint dongle is connected to the iPad
- Navigate to the AirPrint dongle’s address through the iPad’s internet browser app
- Tap the internet option
Note: for the Aircast Pro 3, the internet options are located in the upper left - Select the wifi network you wish to connect to from the list
- Input the password if prompted
Once the AirPrint dongle is connected to the internet, your iPad will be able to share texts, emails, and more without any issue in connection!
Note: AirPrint dongles sometimes have issues connecting to Wifi hotspots or wifi connections with certain network security features. If possible, always test beforehand or utilize Fiesta’s Offline Mode.
How To
Connect The AirPrint Dongle To Fiesta
- Ensure your AirPrint dongle is connected to your iPad
- Launch the Fiesta iOS Software
- Select the event you wish to AirPrint from
- Select Configure Event
- Select the Sharing tab
- Select Printing from the dropdown navigation menu
- Turn the Use Chips As Default Printer setting off if it is on
- Tap the Select default printer section
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Select your printer from the drop down menu
Note: depending on the dongle you are using, multiple printer options may be shown. Make sure to select the print size (2x6, 2x6-2, 4x6, etc.) that matches your capture size. If your capture size is 4x6 but is not listed next to the printer name, select the printer that does not have a size listed next to the name.
How To
Adjust Print Size
How to adjust the print size with AirCastPro 3:
- Ensure that your iPad is connected to your AirCastPro 3
- Launch a web browser on your iPad (such as Safari or Chrome)
- Navigate to http://AirCastPro.local
- In the Printers list, select your printer
- Below the Printers list, select Edit
- Open the dropdown menu below Print Size
- Select your desired print size
Note: to print Double 2x6 photo strips, you will need to select the option for "2x6-2"
Note: to print 4x6 photos, you will need to select the option without "2x6-2" - Select Save
How to adjust the print size in Fiesta when using an AirCastPro 3:
- Log in to the Fiesta Software
- From the Events Screen, select your event
- Select Configure Event
- Select the Sharing tab
- Select the Printing settings
- Open the Select Default Printer menu
Note: if the Select Default Printer menu is grayed out, toggle off Use Chips As Default Printer -
Select the printer with the appropriate print size from the list that appears
- DNP DS620 should be selected for 4x6 prints
- DNP DS620 2x6-2 should be selected for 2x6 prints
Note: AirCastPro 3 automatically creates two printers for the iPad to use; one for 4x6 prints, and one for 2x6 prints. We recommend double-checking that you have the correct printer selected for the size of prints that you need.
What To Know
Printing Multiple Photo Templates
Using AirPrint, it is possible to print multiple Photo Templates only if all photo templates are the same print size. If the Photo Templates are different sizes - for example, one 2x6 template and one 4x6 template - it will not be possible to set up printing.
Currently, AirPrint only supports selecting one print size at a time.
The Chips printer is able to accommodate multiple print sizes at a time.
Learn more about Chips Printing
What To Know
Using Alternative Media Sizes
The recommended dye-sub printer media size to use when printing with the Fiesta Software is 4x6. This size is compatible with 2x6 and 4x6 Photo Template sizes.
However, due to high demand and global supply chain issues, 4x6 printer media may be difficult to find.
In these instances, most DNP printers support 6x8 printer paper and ink, which can be used for 2x6 and 4x6 prints on Fiesta.
When printing 2x6 Photo Templates with 6x8 printer media, make sure to set the Photo Template Printing Options to Double 2x6.
Note: using larger printer media may result in higher paper usage, particularly with 2x6 prints.
Disclaimer: we do not advise printing 6x6 Photo Templates on any media size, as the Photo Template will be stretched or squished for prints.
What To Know
AirPrint Connection Issues
If you are experiencing issues connecting your AirPrint dongle, or if it is connected but the app will not print, check out our AirPrint Troubleshooting Guide!