Ethernet cable and WiFi connection

Cloud Print Box — Ethernet & Wi-Fi Setup

Turn any compatible printer into a remote print server with the Expedy Cloud Print Box.

⚠️ Ports 1883 and 8883 must be open on your network for the adapter to connect to the Expedy servers.

1. Connect via Ethernet

USB Type-B port example

  1. Connect an RJ45 Ethernet cable between the Cloud Print Box and your internet router
  2. Connect a USB cable between the Cloud Print Box and your printer (USB Type-B port, usually on the back of the printer)

    ⚠️ Always use the USB cable supplied by the printer manufacturer when possible

  3. Power on the printer first, then connect the power cable to the Cloud Print Box
  4. The Cloud Print Box will boot and connect to the internet automatically

2. Verify connectivity

Machines console — Last PING

  1. Log in to the Expedy console
  2. Go to Machines and select your machine
  3. Check that Last PING displays the current date and time — this confirms a successful internet connection

3. Detect and configure the printer

USB Scan and printer settings

  1. In the Print Service section, click USB Scan
  2. Select ESC/POS as the printer type
  3. Choose your paper width: 58mm or 80mm
  4. Set the appropriate graphics mode
  5. Click Save

Your printer is now ready to receive remote print jobs via the API or eCommerce plugins.

4. Connect via Wi-Fi

Both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies are supported.

ℹ️ To configure Wi-Fi, the Cloud Print Box must already be connected to the internet — either via Ethernet cable or a 4G USB dongle.

Add a Wi-Fi network

  1. Log in to the Expedy console
  2. Go to Machines and select your machine
  3. In the Wi-Fi module, click Add New
  4. Enter your network SSID (network name) and password

    💡 If you haven't changed your router credentials, they're usually printed on a label on the back of your router or shown on its LCD screen

  5. Click Save New SSID to confirm
  6. Click Update Configuration to push the Wi-Fi settings to the device