Do you urgently need to ship an order, but the label you created didn’t print? This happens when your printer is not properly connected to your device. A Rollo printer is ideal for printing high-quality labels; however, even a minor mistake may prevent you from printing. In such cases, you need a quick and proper connection between your device and the printer.
Using a smartphone is a smart way to make label printing easier, especially when time matters. However, the process might seem a little complicated if you’re connecting it for the first time. Therefore, I’ll share step-by-step instructions to help you complete the connection easily and avoid confusion.
Before starting the connection process, here is one important thing you should know. Rollo printers are of two types: wired and wireless. So, if you’re using a wireless printer, this guide is for you.
Rollo printers can be wired or wireless. However, a wireless printer is best paired with an iPhone. So, check what type of connectivity your printer supports. Wireless printers have a Wi-Fi button, and wired printers have a USB port. Here, we will learn about wireless connections. Now, let’s begin.
Learn ‘how to connect your Rollo printer to iPhone‘, your printer should be connected to a network first. Here are the easiest steps to connect your printer to a wireless network.
Connect the printer’s power cord to the wall outlet.
Power on the printer by pressing and holding the power button.
Then, press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the indicator light flashes.
The Rollo app is the official application used to connect a Rollo printer to your smartphone.
Open the App Store on your iPhone.
Search for the app, and select it from the results.
Then, tap on Get to install it on your iPhone.
Ensure that you connect your iPhone to the same network as your printer. Otherwise, your devices won’t connect to each other, leading to problems with printing. Here are the steps to connect your iPhone to a network.
Open Settings on your iPhone from the home screen.
Select the Wi-Fi option in the Settings menu.
Turn on the option until it turns green. Your smartphone will start detecting the available networks.
Tap on your home network, and enter the password when prompted.
Finally, you’ll see a blue checkmark next to the network name.
Now, the time has finally come to pair both of your devices together on a network. Here are the steps to finish the connection.
Open the Rollo app on your iPhone and tap on the “Add to printer” option.
Select your printer when it is displayed in the list.
Enter your network’s name and password carefully. Otherwise, the printer will not connect to the network.
You can take a test print when the app prompts you to.
Finally, your Rollo printer is connected to your iPhone, and you are ready to print multiple labels without issues.
Here are the troubleshooting steps to fix your printer when it’s not printing from an iPhone:
Verify that both devices are on the same wireless network.
Check the internet connection.
Restart your Rollo printer and try the connection once again.
Now you can use rollo printer by iphone
You can use these steps when your printer is not showing on your iPhone:
Check if your Rollo printer is properly connected to the wall outlet and is turned on.
Ensure that the Rollo printer and iPhone are connected to the wireless network.
Turn your printer off and on to eliminate any technical glitches.
These are the signs that your Rollo printer supports iPhone printing:
Check the printer’s box if it says “Wireless” or “Wi-Fi”.
It doesn’t need a computer or a laptop to print labels.
It has a Wi-Fi button that you can press to connect it to a network.