Print Stations are computers that have a connected label printer with the required Dymo software. Once setup, you can easily turn on Print Stations for printing from a mobile device, iPad or tablet for Elvanto Check-in.
A Print Station works in the same way as a print queue. Once labels are sent to the Print Station, it will start printing labels on the connected label printer.
❗ Important Note: You must have the correct DYMO software installed prior to adding and working with print stations. 📄 More Information: How to Install DYMO Software for Elvanto Label Printing
How to Add a Print Station
Please Note: You only need to set up a print station in Elvanto if your church plans on printing from mobile devices, iPads or Tablets.
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Login to your Elvanto account.
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Go to Settings > Check-in.
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Click on the Label Printing tab.
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Find the heading ‘Label Print Stations’ toward the bottom of the page and add a name for your Print Station.
Please Note: The name of your Print Station doesn’t need to match your Computer Name. We recommend naming your Print Station based on its physical location.
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Save changes.
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Navigate back to the Check-in page of the service and click on the ‘Start Print Station’ button.
❗ Important Note: Print stations will need to have the Dymo software installed.
How to Print Labels from a Print Station
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Login to your Elvanto account.
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Go to Settings > Check-in.
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Click ‘Start Print Station.’
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Select the name of the Print Station you’d like to print labels for, and it will open a separate tab on your browser with the following message.
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Leave this page open in a separate tab or window to successfully send print requests from your mobile device.
How to Print Labels From a Mobile Device, iPad or Tablet
To print labels from your internet-enabled mobile device or tablet you must set up a print station under your global settings. Mobile devices can then log into a service's check-in area and select the print station they would like to use. This allows you to print labels from any device or computer that doesn’t have a label printer installed.
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Open the Elvanto Check-in page on your mobile device.
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Select the Print Station that you would like to print from.
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Click confirm.
How to Use Multiple Mobile Devices to Print
Print stations allow you to have different stations for your rooms and use them at different locations at once. When printing, simply select the Print Station you want to print to before commencing check-in.
If you have multiple printers connected to the same print station (we recommend no more than 2-3 as this can slow down your printing), you'll need to open multiple print stations from that computer. The system will ask which printer you want to associate with each station if multiple DYMO printers are detected.
Using Both DYMO LabelWriter 450 and DYMO LabelWriter 550 Simultaneously:
If you're operating with multiple DYMO printers, you can easily manage and utilize both the LabelWriter 450 and LabelWriter 550 for your check-in process.
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Computer A with LabelWriter 450: If this computer is set up with the LabelWriter 450 and the associated Label App software, simply choose the 'Label App' option from the check-in screen on this specific computer.
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Computer B with LabelWriter 550: For a computer using the LabelWriter 550 with the Connect software, opt for the 'Connect' selection from the check-in interface on that machine.
In certain situations, the LabelWriter 450 might also be compatible with the Connect software. To ensure your printers are operating with the correct software, it's beneficial to consult the DYMO Printer Compatibility Chart. This will guide you to make sure you have the right software downloaded and selected for each printer.