APP Printing Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Download the Jadens Printer App

Scan or search for "Jadens Printer" in your smartphone's app store to download the application.

? Tip: The app UI may update, so always download the latest version.

Step 2: Enable Bluetooth and Location Services

On your smartphone, enable Bluetooth ? and Location Services ?. These are required for secure printing and data protection.

The app requires permissions for Bluetooth, Location, and Nearby Devices. These permissions are necessary for the printer to connect and will not compromise your privacy. Refer to the user agreement for details.

Visual Description: The screen shows the phone's Bluetooth settings with Bluetooth enabled. It also displays the system's quick settings panel, indicating that Location services are turned on.

Step 3: Grant App Permissions

When prompted, allow the "Jadens Printer" app to access your device's location. You can choose between "Precise" or "Approximate" location, and select "While using the app" or "Only this time".

You will also be asked to allow "Jadens Printer" to find, connect to, and determine the relative position of nearby devices. Granting these permissions is necessary for the app to function correctly with the printer.

The app may also request to turn on Bluetooth. Grant these permissions as needed.

Visual Description: Prompts are shown asking for location access ("Allow Jadens Printer to access this device's location?") and permission to find nearby devices ("Allow Jadens Printer to find, connect to, and determine the relative position of nearby devices?"). Options include "Precise", "Approximate", "While using the app", "Only this time", "Allow", "Don't allow", "Deny", "Allow".

Step 4: Add Your Printer

Turn on your printer. Open the Jadens Printer app and tap the "➕ Add a device" button to begin the connection process.

Visual Description: The app screen shows "No device temporarily. Let's go get connected" with a prominent "+ Add a device" button.

Step 5: Connect the Printer

The app will search for nearby devices. Once your printer, identified as "JD-136", is found, tap "Connect" ?.

Option 1: Your printer will appear automatically in the app. Simply tap "Connect".

Option 2: Alternatively, double-click the printer's power button to print a QR code. Then, scan this QR code within the app to connect the printer.

Visual Description: The "Add device" screen shows "Searching for nearby devices...". A found device, "JD-136", is listed with a "Connect" button. Another diagram illustrates Option 2, showing the printer printing a QR code.

Step 6: Access Paper Settings

After successfully connecting your printer, tap "More settings" (or its equivalent in other languages) to access paper configuration options.

Visual Description: The app screen for the connected printer "JD-136" shows a "Connected" status and a "Disconnect" button. Below this, there is a "Serial number" field and a "More settings" button.

Step 7: Choose Paper Type and Width

In the "More Settings" menu, select your desired paper type: "Roll paper" or "Folded paper".

Choose from the available paper widths, such as US Letter (8.5" x 11"), A4 (8.23" x 11.7"), 4" x 6", or 3" x 5". You can also tap the "+" icon to customize the paper width.

Visual Description: The "More Settings" screen displays options for "Paper Type" with "Roll paper" selected (indicated by a checkmark) and "Folded paper" available. A list of paper widths is shown, with a dropdown indicator next to A4.

Step 8: Select Printing Options

Choose from the various printing options available in the app:

• File ?: Print documents like Word, PDF, Excel, PPT, and TXT.
• Image ?️: Supports JPG and PNG image formats.
• Template: Create content using provided templates.
• DIY: Create custom content with your own text or images.
• Graphic: Print provided charts or diagrams.
• Print Web: Print content from web pages.
• Micro Text: Print small text margins on a single page.
• Scan Image: Use your phone's camera to scan an image for printing.
• Image to Text: Recognize and extract text from an image for printing.
• Banner: Create word banners by printing text across the full page width.
• Scan Code: Scan existing barcodes or QR codes ? to print them.

Visual Description: The app interface displays icons representing each printing option: File, Image, Template, DIY, Graphic, Print Web, Micro Text, Scan Image, Image to Text, Banner, and Scan Code.

Step 9: Preview and Print

When printing from a File ? or Image ?️, utilize the different preview modes (e.g., Fixed, Dynamic) to visualize the output. Select the mode that provides the best printing effect before proceeding.

? Tip: If you receive documents (PDF files) from platforms like Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, you can open them directly and print them immediately. After receiving the file in a dialogue box, tap the file to open it, then select "Open in Another App" and choose the "Jadens Printer" app.

Visual Description: The print settings screen shows options for Text and Image printing, with preview areas. Buttons for "Fixed", "Dynamic", and "Clear" are visible, along with a prominent "Print" ?️ button.

Paper Compatibility and Supplies

The printer is compatible with printing paper widths ranging from 57mm to 216mm (2.21 inches to 8.5 inches).

Supported Paper Types:

• Rolled Thermal Paper: Available in various sizes, including 2", 3", 4", A4, and US Letter.
• Folded Thermal Paper: Available in A4 and US Letter sizes.

For high-quality thermal papers, visit www.jadens.com.

Visual Description: Diagrams illustrate different sizes of rolled thermal paper and stacks of folded thermal paper. A QR code links to www.jadens.com.