š± What Is AirPrint?
AirPrint is a built-in Apple feature that allows iOS and iPadOS devices to print directly to compatible printersāno drivers or cables needed. Curator Live leverages this technology to print photos seamlessly from the iPad to your photo booth printer.
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š Hardware Options for AirPrint
Many dye-sublimation photo printers arenāt AirPrint-enabled by default, but you can make them compatible using these hardware devices:
WCM Plus (DNP)
Converts supported DNP printers into AirPrint-ready devices.AirCastPro
Transforms traditional photo booth printers into AirPrint printers and is designed specifically for event workflows.Printio
Similar to others and fast print times.
š” These devices act as wireless print servers that the iPad connects to directly or via a shared Wi-Fi network.
š» Software Options for AirPrint
Prefer a software solution? These options run on your Mac or PC to make nearly any printer AirPrint-capable:
iQPrint / OāPrint (PC)
Windows-based alternatives that broadcast connected printers to iPads wirelessly.
āļø Setting Up AirPrint in Curator Live
Hereās how to enable and use AirPrint in the app:
Download Your Event
Open the Curator Live app and download the event.
Access Printer Settings
Navigate to the Printers section.
Enable AirPrint
Select AirPrint as the printer type.
Select a Printer
Tap Select Printer. A pop-up will appear showing available AirPrint printers.
Choose the one you want to use.
Pick a Print Size
The default is what ever you printer size you added but you can set up to 8 different print sizes based on your eventās layout settings. This allows you to print up to 8 different sizes in one event. Example: print a 2x6 strip and 6x4 all at one event.
š Printing & Internet Access
Depending on whether your iPad has cellular, your connectivity options differ slightly:
š¶ Using a Cellular iPad
Stay connected to the Internet via cellular.
This allows both photo delivery and printing simultaneouslyāideal for mobile setups.
š” Using a Wi-Fi Only iPad
Connect your iPad to the WCM Plus or AirCastProās Wi-Fi.
Then connect the print server (WCM/AirCastPro) to your internet router or hotspot.
This allows the iPad to reach both the printer and the web.
š Need help with this setup? We have a separate guide explaining how to use a cellular iPad for printing and internet access at the same time.
ā Summary
With Curator Live and AirPrint, you can print stunning event photos wirelessly using just an iPad. Whether you choose a hardware device like WCM Plus or AirCastPro, or software like Printopia, setup is easy and flexible.
Guests get their prints in seconds, and you get a streamlined, professional solutionāno cables or extra steps required.