Hotfolder Printing
Need to print from Salsa but don’t have an AirPrint dongle? You can use a Windows computer, Dropbox, and software to get it set up for printing. 🖨
What To Know
Hardware and Software Requirements
Hardware
Printer
Windows computer
iPad with dropbox app downloaded onto it and synced
Software
Salsa iOS app and Pro license
Internet connection
How To
Set up Salsa iOS App
You will need to adjust two settings within the Salsa iOS app:
Dropbox
Launch the Salsa iOS app
Tap the Settings gear from the All Events screen
Tap Dropbox and then Connect Dropbox
Sign into your Dropbox account
Camera Settings
Select the event you want to set up printing
Tap the Settings gear from the Event Dashboard
Tap Camera Settings
Tap Aspect Ratio and select 2:3
How To
Set up Windows Computer
Download and install Breeze Hotfolder Prints
Download, install, and sign into Dropbox
Connect the printer to the computer
How To
Set up Hotfolder Prints
Launch the Breeze Hotfolder Prints application and direct the Breeze Hotfolder software to watch the Dropbox folder Salsa created for your event.
Note: If you do not see that folder, take a test photo in the event and it will create a new folder.
Within the Hotfolder Print application:
Set number of images to 1
Enable custom layout by checking the box
Adjust the settings:
Click the Settings button.
To add an image, first select the number 1 from the drop down. This should create a green box.
Click the three dots on the right to adjust the size of the box.
Note: For a 4x6, enter in: Left = 0, Top = 0, Width = 1844, Height = 1240:
Click Okay to go back to the home screen
Click Okay on the home screen
You will now see a screen that will check your folder every few seconds for a new file.
Minimize the screen – do not close it. Your computer will now print everything that is saved to the designated folder.
For additional support, please view the Hotfolder Prints manual.
