Pairing your dye-sub printer with a wireless print server allows the printer to be AirPrint compatible. Without wireless print server software, your iPad and dye-sub printer will not be able to communicate.
Use this guide to connect to the WCM Plus wireless print server.
Print Server Manual
Be sure to have your print server's manual on hand for more detailed information and troubleshooting help should you run into any problems.
Local vs. External WiFi Networks
Understanding the difference between local and external WiFi networks helps determine if you can print and send digital copies simultaneously.
Local Network
A local network is a great option when your venue lacks a reliable WiFi connection or no connection at all.
The local network will still allow you to print in real time and the digital copies of your pictures will stay "queued" in the app until you can reconnect to an external network.
Learn more about our offline queue and how it works here.
After completing step 2 below, you are connected to the WCM local WiFi network and you can skip ahead to step 5 to start printing from your HALO app.
External Network
Whenever possible it is best to connect to an external network, which will allow you to both print and send digital copies at the same time.
In order to accomplish this, follow all of the setup steps in the section below.
Initial Setup
Power On
Plug in and turn on your DNP printer and make sure no error lights are flashing.
Plug the WCM into your printer via USB, then plug the WCM into your power source.
The WCM will power on and once it boots, will print a test page with information about the WCM hotspot (the local network).
Connect to WCM Hotspot
Open your iPad's WiFi settings or scan the QR code from your test print and connect to the WCM hotspot.
The default password for all new WCMs is: dnp12345 (refer to the WCM manual to change the password).
If the network doesn’t initially appear, toggle your WiFi off and back on to get it to populate.
Configure Settings
Open a browser on your iPad and visit http://192.168.4.1. The page can sometimes feel slow to load.
Tap on the menu bar (top-left), then tap into the network settings.
Use the dropdown to select your desired network, then enter your password.
Reconnect iPad to Network
Revisit your iPad's WiFi settings
Select the network linked to your WCM.
Set Up in HALO App
Open the HALO app and navigate to your Prints panel
Select the connected printer
Tap "test print" to confirm the connection is established.
Note: When connecting to a new external network, repeat steps 3–4. For familiar networks, WCM should reconnect automatically.
Double check your network settings at http://192.168.4.1 if you ever run into trouble printing through a previously established network.
Configuring WCM Settings
Simple Booth supports our own print formatting settings, which are the primary way to ensure your prints look great. For more details, check out this article on print formatting.
Your WCM also offers additional settings for fine-tuning print output, including adjustments for color, resolution, and formatting.
You’ll rarely need to modify the WCM formatting options—Simple Booth’s settings typically cover everything you need to accomplish.
For more details on advanced adjustments, refer to the WCM manual.