Print Stations
A Print Station is a setup that allows you to print badge labels with Badgy.
When considering print stations, you have several options. For each you will require:
- Zebra Printer
- Laptop or BadgyBox
- Labels
Laptop based Print Station
The simpliest Print Station setup is a laptop connected to a printer. We recommend using a MacBook as your laptop as they include plug and play support for Zebra printers. Windows laptops can be used but require some configuration. If you would like to configure a Windows laptop, please visit the Windows Troubleshooting section for further information.
Badgy Box based Print Station
A Badgy Box is a small device which is pre-configured to work with Badgy and is a great option for events which require a larger number of print stations. Or if you want a plug and play experience. The Badgy Box connects directly to the Zebra printer with no need a for a laptop. Each Box can run up to 4 printers.
Badgy Boxes support both Wired Internet and Wi-Fi, however we recommend using Wired Internet if possible. This is much more reliable - espesically as more attendees arrive and connect their devices to Wi-Fi.
Requirements for your event
The Print Station solution required is based on your event size and throughput needs. In general a single Print Station can handle ~200 attendees, however if you have a specific need in terms of multiple event entry points or time based limits to check-in attendees you may want more.
If you have questions about your requirements please contact us.
An event with 100 attendees will likely only need a single print station. For this a laptop connected to a printer is likely the best solution. An event with 2,000 attendees will need multiple print stations to handle check-in efficiently. In this scenario 10 print stations comprising of printers and Badgy Boxes may be the ideal solution