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(MAC) How to use Phomemo Thermal Printer M834

What is Automator?Phomemo Thermal Printer M834?

Apple’sPhomemo AutomatorM834 thermal portable printer that can print black and white text and graphics inklessly on different sizes 216mm/210mm/110mm/80mm/53mm (US Letter/A4/4.33"/3.14"/2.08") of thermal papers.

1. Create Custom paper size

If you are using thermal paper that is not the standard A4 or US Letter size, then you will need to create a custom paper size for your thermal paper.

  • Open any files or images, eg. Preview, the click File -> Print
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  • Click Manage Custom SizescustomPaper-2.png
  • Use the + button to create a size for your paper. For example in this screenshot, I am using a thermal paper roll of 110mm wide. The height, however, should be based on the height of your graphics/ files, as it is a built-inroll Macwhich featuremeans thatthe allowsheight userscan be indefinite for the printer. I set the height as 50mm, as my intended printing file is going to easilybe “program”50mm theirtall. MacsAt tolast, automaticallyremember executeat certainleast repetitive3mm tasks,margins.customPaper-3.png thus
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3. Set up Auto-printing.Printing Unfortunately, the app is not available for other operating systems.

1. Launchwith Automator

Search for "Automator" in Spotlight and launch.

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2. Folder Action

You will see this dialogue when you launch Automator and choose Folder Action.

Folder Action.png

3. Print Finder Items

Drag Print Finder Items to the right side of the window.

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4. Choose Folder & Printer

Choose the folder where you want to put all your printing files and choose the printer that you want to use as the default printer.

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5. Save the Script

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6. Quit Automator

You must quit the Automator for it to work.

quitAutomator.png

7. Testing

Put some files into the folder you chose above.

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8. Printing

All files should be sent and lined up in the Printer dialogue.

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