Effectively differentiate between multiple AirPrint printers, such as Brother printers, for check-in purposes in Breeze ChMS with this insightful guide. Learn how to distinguish between various printers to ensure seamless printing during check-in procedures. Whether you're managing multiple check-in stations or need to select specific printers for different events or areas, this article provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and configuring your printers accurately. Explore now to optimize your check-in process and enhance efficiency within your church environment.
If your church has a multi-Brother printer set up, it can be very confusing when initially selecting what printer you need to print to in Check In. Most likely, all of the Brother printers will appear as "Brother QL-820NWB" or "Brother QL-810W"1.
Step One: Add Printer to Computer
To edit the printer name and how it appears in the AirPrint menu, you will need to connect your printers to a computer (MAC) via the System Preferences > "Printers and Scanners" option.
You can then click the "add" button, as shown below. Once you follow the prompts and the printer has been added, it will appear in the list of Printers on the left hand side.
You should then click on "Options & Supplies" which will bring up a pop-up, where you will need to click "Show Printer Webpage":
From there, you'll be taken to the Brother Printer Configuration page, where you'll be able to assign a static IP address to the printer and change the name. It is essential to do both steps, otherwise, the names will update across the board for all the printers.
Step Two: Change IP Address
First, you will need to change each Printer's IP Address. To do this, go to "Wireless" in the top menu (the 820NWB has an additional option called "Wired" that the 810W does not have). Once on that page, you can change the IP as shown below:
Once the IP address has been changed (ie. 10.0.20.123 -> 10.0.20.124) click "Submit" to save the changes.
Step Three: Change Printer Name
Once you've changed the IP address for the printer, you will want to change the Printer Name. To do this, click "Network" in the top menu, and then click "Protocol" in the left menu, as shown below:
Then, click "Advanced Setting" across from the "AirPrint" checkbox:
Once that page is open, you'll see the option to rename the printer. Make sure to click "Submit" at the bottom of the page to save your changes!
When the printer is restarted, and you go to print your Check In Name Tags, you will now see the new names for each printer. This should help clear up any confusion and your Check In can be run smoothly!