Wired Setup for DNP Printer, WCM, DSLR, and Continuous Power
This guide will walk you through setting up Mini Photobooth with a DNP printer and WCM, DSLR camera, and powering all the devices. We'll go through how to wire everything up, and what connects to what.
- iPad/iPhone with USB-C
- DNP printer
- WCM (Wireless Connect Module)
- DSLR camera
- USB-C hub with Ethernet port
(recommend using the Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1)) - Ethernet cable
- USB cables for printer and camera
- USB-C wall charger
- Optional: Dummy battery / AC power adapter for DSLR
For this setup, we recommend using the Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1), which includes an Ethernet port, a USB-C port for power, and a USB-C port for data. You can find it here: Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) on Amazon
Power off all devices.
Make sure the printer, WCM, and DSLR camera are turned off or disconnected from power.
Connect the printer to the WCM.
Using a USB cable, plug the printer directly into the USB port on the WCM.
Connect the WCM to the Anker Hub (Ethernet)
Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the WCM.
Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on the Anker Hub.
Connect the DSLR camera to the Anker Hub.
Using a USB-C cable, connect the DSLR to the data USB-C port on the Anker Hub.
Make sure you use the data port, not the power input port.
Provide power to the Anker Hub.
Use a wall charger that provides enough wattage to properly charge the iPad/iPhone.
Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
Connect a USB-C cable from the charger to the Power In (PD) USB-C port on the Anker Hub.
Connect the Anker Hub to the iPad/iPhone.
Plug the main USB-C connector from the Anker Hub into the iPad/iPhone's USB-C port.
This powers the device and hardwires it to the camera and DNP printer.
Power on devices in this order:
- Printer
- WCM
- Anker Hub (dongle)
- DSLR camera
Optional: Install a dummy battery (AC power adapter) in the DSLR for continuous power during events.
Launch Mini Photobooth.
Open Mini Photobooth on the iPad/iPhone.
The iPad/iPhone should now be charging and connected to both the camera and DNP printer.
Set your Default Printer.
Go to Printer Settings, tap on Default Printer, and choose your printer.
You're ready to party! 🎉
Your setup is complete — start running your photobooth and have fun!
Set your WCM up with your Wi-Fi internet connection, so that your iPhone/iPad can also connect to the internet.