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Printer Setup

B1 Church Checkin can print name labels and parent pickup slips to a network label printer. Setting up the printer is optional -- you can use the app without a printer for attendance tracking only.

Accessing Printer Settings​

You can open the printer settings screen at any time by tapping the printer status bar at the very top of the screen. This thin bar shows the app version number and the current printer connection status.

Scanning for Printers​

When the printer settings screen opens, the app automatically scans your local network for compatible printers. You will see a loading indicator with the message "Scanning for printers" while the scan is in progress.

Once the scan completes, you will see a list of discovered printers. Each printer card shows:

  • The printer model name
  • The IP address of the printer on your network

A No Printer option is always included at the bottom of the list.

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The tablet and the printer must be connected to the same local network for the scan to discover the printer. If your printer does not appear, verify that both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.

Selecting a Printer​

  1. Tap the printer you want to use. The selected printer card becomes highlighted with a checkmark.
  2. To print without a physical printer (for testing or attendance-only mode), select No Printer.

Test Printing​

Before saving your selection, you can verify the connection works:

  1. Select a printer from the list.
  2. Tap the Test Print button at the bottom of the screen.
  3. The app sends a test label to the printer. If the printer is connected properly, a test page will print.

If you tap Test Print with No Printer selected, the app will display an alert reminding you that no printer is selected.

Saving Your Selection​

When you are satisfied with your printer choice:

  1. Tap the Save & Restart button at the bottom of the screen.
  2. The app saves your printer selection and restarts to apply the settings.

Your printer selection is remembered across app restarts. You do not need to set it up again unless you want to change printers.

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If you move the kiosk to a different location or change your network setup, return to the printer settings to scan for printers again and update your selection.