How to print with a wired connection using CuratorLive app and the Curator Live Print Server.
The process listed below will allow your iPad to be hardwired to your computer which will also be connected to your printer. This will allow you to print with or without internet via this wired connection.
Here is a short video on the easiest way to do it:
Mac setup What you will need:
A Mac with a USB port.
A USB cord.
A USB hub or dongle (if needed, depending on your iPad and computer).
That's it for the Mac setup!
Note: The first time you connect your iPad to your Mac, you'll be prompted to "Trust" the device. Select "Yes" for the connection to work. To confirm your iPad is connected, open Finder and check for your iPad under "Locations" on the left sidebar.
PC setup:
A PC that has an Ethernet port. If it doesn’t you can purchase a USB to Ethernet dongle
A Cat5 or Cat6 Ethernet cable. It can be any length. This is NOT a special cable. Its the one that is widely used.
USB to Ethernet adapter CLICK HERE
Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter CLICK HERE (for older model ipads)
USC-C adapter for newer ipads. We recommend any USB-C Hub with at least 2 ports and an ethernet connection. This should also allow for a powered connection.
Once you have all the items above you will need to do the following in no particular order:
Plug the USB3 Camera Adapter into your iPad.
Plug the USB to Ethernet adapter into the camera adapter. You will also need to plug your power cord into this adapter as well.
Plug the Ethernet cable into the iPad and the computer.
Run the Curator print server and CuratorLive app and connect as you normally would. Once connected you will have a direct wired connection that does NOT rely on a wireless connection. Install Curator Wireless Print Server for Mac or Windows onto your computer: Mac Install - Windows Install
That's it!…
Misc:
Your iPad will use the Ethernet connection to send photos to be printed. It will still use a wireless connection to delivery the photos to Curator.