Set the Boca’s IP Address
- Plug an ethernet cable into the Boca on one end, and your network router or switch on the other.
- Plug the Boca into power, and turn on the Boca. Make sure there is nothing other than the ethernet and power cable plugged into the Boca. Wait at least one minute for the Boca to assign an IP address.
- Load tickets through the Boca's entrance slot until the ticket stock stops, and the printer automatically begins feeding the tickets.
Print a Test Ticket for IP Address
- Push the test button on the Boca's control panel to print a test ticket. Look at the ticket for the IP address.
Add the Printer to Your Computer
Note: The system often does not find the printer automatically, so follow these steps to assign it manually.
- Start adding a printer.
- Click on "The printer I want isn't listed."
- Add Printer via TCP/IP.
- Choose to Add a printer using TCP/IP.
- Enter the Boca’s IP Address.
- When typing the Boca’s IP, omit extra zeros.
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For example — If the test ticket shows:
192.168.001.105
You should enter it as: 192.168.1.105
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- All options should look like this image:
- Device Type: Auto Detect
- Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use: Unchecked
- Click Next
- Configure Network Card
- Select Device Type/ Standard/ “Generic Network Card” — Leave it as is and click Next
Pick the Correct Boca Driver
- Select the Driver — Choose one of the following Boca printer drivers:
Name Your Printer
Finally, you'll be asked to name your printer. Make sure "boca" is somewhere in the title. Your PC will probably try to give your printer the same name as the driver version (ie Boca FGL 24/46 300 DPI). You may want to change/simplify this to avoid having duplicate printer titles, in case you end up installing any other Bocas down the road.
Choose Printer-Sharing Options
- If you're prompted to set up printer sharing settings. Choose whatever settings are best for you, your network, and your box office.
- Once complete, your printer is installed!