> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/resources/guides/bixolon-xd5-40/mobile-printing.md).

# Mobile Printing

How to print from your phone once the BIXOLON XD5-40 is set up.

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**Note**: BIXOLON mobile printing is supported for both iOS and Android.
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## I. Device Setup

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Go to the <mark style="color:$primary;">`Bluetooth`</mark> settings on your mobile device and select the printer you want to use.

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Search for “**mPrint**” on the Google Play Store or App Store and install the app.

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Open the app and go to <mark style="color:$primary;">`Setting`</mark>.\
(If a permission request pop-up appears, select "**Allow**" for all prompts.)

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Tap <mark style="color:$primary;">`Printer Select Mode`</mark> and select your label printer.

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Tap <mark style="color:$primary;">`Print Test Page`</mark> to confirm that printing works. (Note: The label may not fit properly, but just confirm that it prints.)

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In <mark style="color:$primary;">`Print Setting`</mark>, set the paper size in **millimeters (mm)** and input the paper size you’ll be using.

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## II. Label Printing

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Once the **mPrint** app is set up, you can print labels from **BoxHero**.
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Create barcode labels on the BoxHero [web platform](http://app.boxhero.io/) (PC/Desktop), which can then be used on your mobile device.

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Learn more about designing barcode labels [here](/docs/key-features/print-barcode.md#create-barcode-labels).
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Open the [BoxHero app](https://docs-en.boxhero.io/getting-started#get-the-mobile-app) on your mobile device and tap <mark style="color:$primary;">`Print Item Label`</mark> in the <mark style="color:$primary;">`Barcode Labels`</mark> card on the home screen.

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Tap <mark style="color:$primary;">`Label Design`</mark> > <mark style="color:$primary;">`Select Template`</mark> and choose your design.

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Select the items to print, enter the print quantity, and tap <mark style="color:$primary;">`Done`</mark>.

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Tap the <mark style="color:$primary;">`Print`</mark> button and select <mark style="color:$primary;">`mPrint`</mark> in the pop-up.\
(If the printer is not listed, tap “**More / More Options**.”)

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Tap the print button to ensure the label prints correctly.

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