Print.Events, our Windows print server application

The Print.Events Windows app is for when you want to have your printer connected to a Windows PC (such as a Microsoft Surface tablet), and print to there from the iOS Booth.Events app.

The Print.Events app facilitates sharing the printer from your Windows PC to your iPad or iPhone or Mac.

BETA SOFTWARE

This application is currently in beta, please report any issues you discover. Beta software may malfunction, become unavailable, require updating, or produce unexpected results at any time.

The Booth.Events Terms and Conditons apply: we assume no liability for any issues caused by this software. By downloading or using this software, you agree to the Terms and Conditions.

Requirements

Windows 10 or newer.

Print.Events Download link

Version 1.2.0: https://solo-storage-1.b-cdn.net/print-events/Print.Events.v.1.2.0.msi - for verifying file integrity, the md5 is da399ceaaea048662f2259b9c5d95bad

Installation Instructions

On a Windows PC, double-click the downloaded file to start the install process.

The application will open after installation, and will also open each time the PC is rebooted.

Install the Testflight version of the iOS App

On your iPad or iPhone, you currently need a beta version of the app to connect to Print.Events.

Follow these steps to install the app from Testflight:

1. On the iPad, go to App Store, install the free Apple app called "Testflight"
2. On the iPad, open  https://testflight.apple.com/join/wtHsfX6x - this link will open in the Testflight app
3. Use the Testflight app to install the app over top of your existing version. You might have to hit the download icon several times.

If you want to go back to the App Store version, simply open the App Store and install the app over top of the Testflight version.

Connecting the iOS App

Make sure your iPad and Windows PC are on the same network. You can connect to the same wifi or use ethernet (wired).

When you add a printer, you'll see a pop-up allowing you to choose the Print.Events printer type, as pictured below.

The first time you do this, you'll probably get a popup from iOS asking for Local Network Access. You must hit Allow, close the popup and try again.

After selecting Print.Events, the app will attempt to find the Print.Events application and if successful will show a list of printers shared:

After selecting a printer, configure it the same way as you configure all printers in the app: https://help.booth.events/article/100-printer-settings

Troubleshooting

If your iPad can't find the Print.Events application, make sure your router is not blocking SSDP (also known as UPNP), which is what the iPad uses to discover the Windows PC application.

How to print 2x2x6 (cuts) at the same time as 4x6 (not cut) with Print.Events

Because the DNP "2-inch cut" option is unfortunately a global option that affects the entire printer and all of its paper sizes, by default you cannot print to both 2x2x6 (cut) and 4x6 (not cut) at the same time.

However, there is a workaround: you can duplicate the printer in Windows so that you have one with the 2-inch cut option enabled, and the other with it disabled.

Duplicating the printer is not simple. Luckily a community member Tomas has made a video showing you how to do this: