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How do I Manage Badge Print Mode Printer Settings?

Azavista Support
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Managing Badge Print Mode Printer Settings

Overview

The Badge Print Mode Printer pop-up provides users with full control over printer settings, status checks, calibration, error handling, and badge-printing actions. It ensures a seamless badge-printing experience during onsite operations by enabling users to verify printer readiness, adjust configuration settings, manage participants, and print badges efficiently.

Step-by-Step Approach

1. Validate Printer Power Status

  • See whether the printer is powered on.
  • Turn on the printer if it is powered off.
  • If the printer does not power on, the system displays that the printer is unreachable or offline.

2. Check Feed Status and Run Calibration

  • View the current feed status of the printer.
  • Press the Calibrate button to initiate media calibration.
  • A green indicator confirms successful calibration.

3. Review and Update Printer Status (Paused / Unpaused)

  • See whether the printer is currently paused or unpaused.
  • Toggle the status to pause or resume the printer.

4. Validate Media Errors

  • Identify media-related errors such as missing media, incorrect alignment, or blackmark detection issues.
  • Errors are displayed directly in the printer pop-up for easy troubleshooting.

5. Set the Tear-Off Range

  • Adjust the tear-off setting for the printer.
  • A fixed preset range ensures correct badge positioning.

6. Select Printer DPI

  • Set the printer DPI value to 203, 300, or 600 DPI.
  • Adjusting DPI impacts print clarity and badge quality.

7. Update Blackmark Adjustment

  • Adjust blackmark detection settings when badges print incorrectly over two labels.
  • This ensures proper media alignment.

8. Perform a Factory Reset

  • Perform a factory reset on the printer.
  • This restores original settings and clears misconfigurations.

Check-In App Actions Available From Badge Print Mode

9. Access Kiosk Mode

  • Open the Kiosk Mode button from the application menu.
  • Start Kiosk Mode for self-service badge printing or check-in.

10. Access QR Scan

  • Open the QR Scan menu item.
  • Scan participant QR codes using the device camera for fast check-in and badge printing.

11. Access Reports

  • Open the Reports menu item.
  • View default standard reports that support check-in tracking and event insights.

12. Create Participant Filters

  • Create custom participant filters.
  • Filter by registration type, status, or custom criteria.
  • Use filters for bulk printing or focused participant management.

13. Add Walk-In Participant

  • Add a walk-in participant.
  • Select the appropriate status: Registered or Arrived.
  • Print the badge immediately after adding the participant.

14. Check-In / Badge Print via Name Search

  • Search participants using a combination of first and last name.
  • Check-in the participant and print their badge.

15. Print Multiple Badges at Once Using Filters

  • Select a participant filter.
  • Print 10, 20, or 30 badges in bulk.
  • Useful for group arrivals and batch printing.

16. View Current Participants List

  • View participants in Registered or Arrived stages.
  • Customize visible columns to create a personalized view.

17. Update Participant Details and Print Badge

  • Select a participant record.
  • Adjust field visibility or update field values.
  • Print the participant’s badge after updating.

18. Generate Participant Reports

  • Generate reports for participant activity and check-in metrics.

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