How to Set Up Your Printer

To connect to your printer:

Your iPad/iPhone and printer must be on the same Wi-Fi network

or, if your printer has its own Wi-Fi point, then you can turn that on, and connect your iPhone/iPad to the printer's Wi-Fi point.

Paper size

The print size depends on what paper is loaded into your printer. All 4x6 templates should fit exactly onto 4x6 paper if 4x6 paper is loaded.

2x6 templates will by default print doubled up (duplicated side by side) onto 4x6 paper with a cut line in the middle. You can change this setting in the Printer Settings screen.

All photos will print full bleed (edge to edge) if your printer supports it.

Setting a default printer

By default, the Apple dialog asking you to select a printer will pop up every time you print.

To avoid this dialog, select your default printer in Printer Settings, and Mini Photobooth will try to connect to this printer in advance.

Recommended Printers

There are many printers that work well (and really, any AirPrint printer will do), but if you don't already have something, these are 2 printers that we test and work with extensively, that we like. The Canon Selphy (1200 to 1500) is a great option for a casual photobooth. It's very affordable, super easy to carry, and has good photo quality. Its main downside is that printing can be slow.

If you're a professional photobooth operator, we recommend the DNP DS-RX1HS. It prints exceptionally quickly, with great quality and the cost per print is low. However, it's a beast to lug around, and is expensive.

So it all depends what your plan is. If you're a casual DIY user, we definitely recommend the Canon Selphy to start. If you are a beginning photobooth operator, we also recommend the Canon Selphy to start, to get a feel for the business first before a bigger investment. Then if you want to upgrade your photobooth equipment down the road, you can get the DNP DS-RX1HS later, and have the Canon Selphy as a backup printer for events.