[memo]

Hi

I was interested to know is breezesystem has capabilities of connecting to multiple printers?

For ex I would like to have 2 sub dye printers print simultaneously. Vs having just 1 printer, printing back to back copies due to time constraints.

Thank you in advance for your time and help

[inabooth]

2 dye subs? You are printing way too many copies if you need 2 dye subs to keep up. I have 2 inkjets that I hook up to alternate sessions, the first printer is almost always done before the next session starts to print on the other printer. I am printing 2 strips (2 1/8" x 6") for each session. If you want to pool the printers to print a copy off each printer, or if you want to alternate printers, there is a program out there called "Print Distributor 5". Just google it. It has a 2 week trial, I think...

[alexsiskahn]

google
windows xp printer shareing/spooling

as long as you are using two pritners that have same driver you can spoool them automaticlaly.

[memo]

Alex, thank you. I didnt even think of that, I will look into it

Inabooth, the reason for this is bec. of prev. experience during corporate events and red carpet events, when you're talking several hundred guests in a X amount of time, using multiple printers is a must regardless of how fast your sub dye printer is. I will look into your suggestion as well though.

I do wonder though if Chris (Breezesystems) has thought about implementing this ? I know ive seen other photobooth softwares that support this for print distribution or remote/ backup printing.

thanks again all.

[alexsiskahn]

why would he implement something the operating system already does? it would be like implementing a web browser into the program, redundant.

and I'll politely disagree about needing two dye subs. what kind of work flow could you possibly have that needs two dye subs in a pb?

people take longer to get in and take 3 photos than the newest dye subs can do a print in 8 seconds.

[memo]

why would he implement something the operating system already does? it would be like implementing a web browser into the program, redundant.

and I'll politely disagree about needing two dye subs. what kind of work flow could you possibly have that needs two dye subs in a pb?

people take longer to get in and take 3 photos than the newest dye subs can do a print in 8 seconds.

alex.

To be clear, this was a mere open suggestion as on a few previous jobs that I worked with, having mult. printers was essential especially when the client was requesting and paying for us to put mult copies of photos in frames for guests at a corporate holiday event. Every second did count when you're talking 1500+ in attendance in a allocated amount of time. There is also another software out there that openly supports this for many reasons such as load balancing and backup printer, but I am in the market looking for alternatives and what not so that is why I simply just asked.

I was also interested in the hot folders option which multiple photos would be printing, this of course has nothing to do with our PB application.

Not sure why you sound so offended or critical, but I hope this clears it up for all. Thanks for your feedback.

[alexsiskahn]

when I type something I cannot possibly ::sound:: "crtical or offended" it s you who reads the words and puts those ideas in yoru own head. why would anyone think I was being critical when I use the words "polittely " disagree?

the other software you talk about is probably photoboof which is 3x to 6x the cost and not as good IMHO.

[Chris Breeze]

You can use Windows' built-in printer pooling provided both printers are the same and have the same printer settings. If the printers, paper or printer settings are different you may find the print layout is wrong.

You could also use Hotfolder Prints to monitor the same folder and have it print out to a second printer (which could print out a different layout on a different paper size). This isn't as flexible printing through the photobooth software because it will always print the previously selected number of prints whereas the photobooth software lets you reprint using Ctrl+R or set the number of copies by pressing Ctrl+1 through Ctrl+9 before taking the photos.

[memo]

Chris, thank you . I will def take a look into that and share my experience here.

Alex, I meant to say" seem" . You asked why but stated its redundant when clearly there are other software that have these capabilities. And I don't recall where I was asking for your agreement on how we would be using these options. There are other ways to be polite, if you simply don't know or perhaps never had use for it. But thank you for your input

You mentioned photoboof? Have you used it? How does it compare to breezesytems?

[alexsiskahn]

Ok, well then surprise me! what possible uses are you thinking of that requires multiple printers where it would be better to have it integrated into the software and not the operating system?

as far as pboof, it is overpriced and unless you are using a bill acceptor not really worth the extra cost.

[memo]

Having mult printer output could assist in load balancing and give user options for various printers especially if you are not using the fastest sub dye in the market or even inkjets if they choose to. Photobooths today have come a long way from standard tradition. I have a booth that could fit up to 10 to 12 people.

Besides price, anything else you can share? Price is a non factor as one contracted job could cover that investment. Have you used photoboof personally? Im curious about interface and ease of use.

[memo]

Also I would never rely on just a windows os feature, as it can unstable and can be a headache at times.

[alexsiskahn]

yes I bought it when it first came out for $75. Versions 1 to 4 were rather unstable version 5 to 7 are OK, but feature set is the same as breeze basically.

download the free trial and you'll come back to breeze unless threre is something special you need done.

[jimd4156]

How do you set it up to alternate printers. I assume you mean when someone comes out of the booth there pic is printing on one printer. The next person goes in and before the first printer is done the second printer is already starting to print the other pictures.
I didn't know that was possible.

[Chris Breeze]

Windows does it automatically and sends the print to the first available printer. This means that if one printer is busy printing or is off line Windows will send the print to the other printer.

It's hard to find much information about printer pooling on Microsoft's website. This link outlines how to set it up (it's for Windows Server 2000 but also applies to Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7):
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc958172.aspx

This link describes how to setup printer pooling on Windows 7:
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=3244036

[jimd4156]

So is it just a matter of selecting printer pooling and check marking both usb printers