First Successful Session (Go-Live Checklist)
Use this checklist to confirm the booth is ready to serve customers.
Required System State
Before go-live, ensure:
- Photobooth App is installed and launches correctly on the booth PC.
- Camera is detected and preview/capture work.
- Printer is detected and test prints succeed (if you use printing).
- Active project is loaded (correct frames, filters, and flow).
- Network is stable so the app can sync the project and upload sessions.
- Subscription is active for this device.
End-to-End Verification Steps
- Launch the app and confirm the welcome screen and project branding appear.
- Run one full session as a guest: welcome → (optional) payment → capture → selection → result.
- Trigger a print (if applicable) and confirm the output is correct (layout, size, quality).
- Check upload — After the session, confirm in the dashboard that the session appears (gallery or transactions) and media uploaded if expected.
- Repeat with a second test session to rule out one-off issues.
Common Mistakes Before Go-Live
- Wrong project active — Verify the correct project is selected for this booth in the dashboard and that the app has synced (e.g. after a recent change).
- Printer “Ready” but no print — Run a test print from the app or Windows; check paper size and default layout in Windows printer settings.
- Camera not detected — Ensure the camera is plugged in before starting the app; check Windows device manager and that no other app is exclusively using the camera.
- Offline or unstable network — The app may not load the latest project or upload sessions; fix connectivity before opening.
Next: Daily Operations
Once go-live checks pass:
- Use the Booth Readiness Checklist (opening checklist) each day.
- Follow Customer Handling for skip payment, reprints, and upload checks.
- See Daily Operations Overview for the full operator workflow.