Event IoT Module (Badge Printer Integration)

Key points

• • Auto-print attendance badges on event check-in.

• • Integrate with IoT Box and dedicated 96x82mm label printers.

• • Customize badge templates per event with logo, colors, information.

• • Manual print for individual attendees or batch printing.

• • Track badge print status and printing history.

• • Support multiple printers for large events.

Key points

• • Odoo IoT Box (version 16.0 or later) connected to Odoo network.

• • Label printer supporting 96x82mm size (Brother QL-820NWB, Zebra ZD410).

• • Thermal label paper 96x82mm size.

• • Event and IoT modules installed and activated.

• • Event Manager access to configure printers and badge templates.

Recommended Printers

Key points

• • If printer does not appear, check USB/WiFi connection and restart IoT Box.

• • Ensure paper is loaded correctly and printer is powered on.

Steps

• 1. Go to IoT → IoT Boxes and connect IoT Box to Odoo (follow IoT Box guide).

• 2. Connect label printer to IoT Box via USB or WiFi.

• 3. Go to IoT → Devices to view detected printer.

• 4. Open printer device and set Type to "Printer".

• 5. Check connection status: Status must be "Connected".

• 6. Click Test Print to verify printer works correctly.

Key points

• • Can create multiple badge templates for different event types.

• • Use QR Code to display check-in code or contact information.

Steps

• 1. Go to Event → Configuration → Badge Formats and click New.

• 2. Fill Name (template name, e.g., "Tech Conference 2026").

• 3. Select Badge Size: 96x82mm (or printer-supported size).

• 4. In Design tab, customize badge layout:

• 5. - Upload Logo: company or event logo.

• 6. - Background Color: badge background color.

• 7. - Text Fields: select display information (Name, Company, Email, Job Title).

• 8. - Font Size/Color: text size and color.

• 9. In Preview tab, preview badge template.

• 10. Click Save to save badge template.

Key points

• • If Auto-print is not enabled, can manually print from attendee list.

• • Can assign multiple printers for large events to increase printing speed.

Steps

• 1. Open event to configure in Event → Events.

• 2. In Configuration tab, find Badge Printing section.

• 3. Select Badge Format: template created in previous step.

• 4. Select Badge Printer: configured IoT printer.

• 5. Enable Auto-print on Check-in if auto-printing on check-in is desired.

• 6. Click Save to save configuration.

Key points

• • If print error occurs, status will be "Print Error" and can manually reprint.

• • Can batch check-in and print badges for multiple people simultaneously.

Steps

• 1. Open event and go to Attendees tab.

• 2. Click Check-in next to attendee name.

• 3. System automatically sends print command to IoT printer.

• 4. Printer will print badge with information: Name, Company, Email, QR Code.

• 5. Print Status changes to "Printed".

Key points

• • Can select multiple attendees and batch print.

• • Use filters to find attendees without printed badges (Print Status = Not Printed).

Steps

• 1. Go to Event → Events and open event.

• 2. In Attendees tab, select attendees needing badge printing.

• 3. Click Action → Print Badges.

• 4. Select printer (if multiple printers available).

• 5. Click Print to send print command.

• 6. Check print status in Print Status column.

Key points

• • Pre-printing before event saves check-in time.

• • Can print badges for registered attendees who have not checked in yet.

Steps

• 1. Go to Event → Events and open event.

• 2. In Attendees tab, click Print All Badges button.

• 3. Select Badge Format and Badge Printer.

• 4. Select Filter: All Attendees or Not Printed Only.

• 5. Click Print to print all badges.

• 6. Monitor printing progress in Print Queue.

Key points

• • Go to Event → Reports → Badge Print Status to view report.

• • Filters: Not Printed, Printed, Print Error.

• • View print history: Print Date, Printer Used, Print Count.

• • Export Excel report for analysis and archiving.

Key points

• • Test print badge template before event to check layout and colors.

• • Prepare backup paper and check ink before event.

• • Use multiple printers for large events to avoid bottlenecks.

• • Enable Auto-print for small events, disable for large events for control.

• • Pre-print badges for VIPs or speakers to save time.

• • Use QR Code on badges for quick check-in or information sharing.

• • Check IoT Box and printer connection before event starts.

Key points

• • Check IoT Box Log for detailed errors: IoT → IoT Boxes → View Logs.

• • Test Print regularly to ensure printer operates stably.

• • Contact support if issue persists after trying above solutions.

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