Photo Printer explained!

Machine manual Personalisation Photo Printer User Manual
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Step by step guide Personalisation Photo Printer Step By Step
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Training Video

Use this video as a quick walkthrough for the full personalisation workflow, from print preparation to final installation.

Customer Steps

  1. The customer scans the QR code on the POS material and opens the link.
  2. They select the brand and model.
  3. They choose and position their image.
  4. Select Save & Upload.
  5. The customer then receives a QR code and an 8-digit code by email.
Customer step 1 example
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Customer step 2 example
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Making The Print

  1. Store Staff opens the paper tray, removes the protective layer from the print paper and loads the paper into the tray, exposed side facing up
  2. Close the paper tray and insert it into the printer
  3. Select the Back Skin Image option from the side menu on the machine tablet
  4. Press Scan and scan the customers QR code or manually enter the 8-digit code
  5. Select Retrieve Image
  6. Always confirm the design with the customer before printing
  7. Select Print
  8. The SmartShield machine will now search for the printer
  9. When the printer name appears, select Connect
  10. Select Print to send the image to the printer
  11. Wait for the print to complete. It will pass through the printer 4 times
Making the print step 1 example
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Making the print step 2 example
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Making the print step 3 example
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Making the print step 4 example
Step 4
Making the print step 5 example
Step 9

Adding The Laminate Sheet

  1. Peel away the small strip at the bottom of the laminate sheet to expose the adhesive
  2. Align the sheet over the print. Tip: Position the sheet on one side and gently place on to the print
  3. Ensure the adhesive strip is in full contact with the print
  4. Raise the laminate layer with one hand and release the second layer
  5. Use the squeegee to fully apply the laminate layer
Adding the laminate sheet step 1 example
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Adding the laminate sheet step 2 example
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Adding the laminate sheet step 3 example
Step 5

Making The Cut

  1. On the tablet, select Next (confirm the correct device is on the screen)
  2. Insert the print using the arrows as a guide (portrait position)
  3. Select Next on the screen
  4. Select Cut (the machine will now cut the design)
Making the cut step 1 example
Step 2

Performing The Install

  1. Clean the back of the device with the cloth and cleaning solution
  2. Gently remove the print cut out from the rest of the paper
  3. Spray the back of the phone and the print with the cleaning solution
  4. Align the print on the device and use the squeegee to fully adhere it to the device
Performing the install step 1 example
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Performing the install step 2 example
Step 4