Frequently Asked Questions
Installation & Setup
How do I install QBooth?
- Download QBooth from the official website
- Run the installer and follow on-screen instructions
- Choose a short folder name without spaces (e.g., C:\QBooth)
- When first running QBooth, allow Python server access if prompted
- Wait for Server Status to show as Online
How do I update QBooth?
- Use the Q-Booth Updater from website or technical support
- Run the updater and select your QBooth installation folder
- For small updates, use AVC.exe to check and download new versions
- Previous versions are kept in "update_version" folder
How do I uninstall QBooth?
QBooth is a standalone application. Simply delete the installation folder to remove it.
Settings Configuration
How do I set up the Data Directory?
Go to Settings - AI Studio and set the Data Directory where QBooth will store and read images. Ensure sufficient storage space is available.
How do I configure QR sharing?
For Local QR:
- Go to Settings/QR Share/Local QR
- Click the plus icon (Add New)
- Fill in your WiFi network information
For Web QR via FTP:
- Obtain FTP account details from your web hosting provider
- Go to Settings/QR Share/Web QR
- Click plus icon and enter FTP credentials
How do I set up printer settings?
In the Printer settings section, you can configure:
- Printer selection
- Paper size
- Orientation
- Margins
- Use the Test Print button to verify settings
Camera Setup
How do I connect a Canon camera?
- Close any EOS Utility software
- Insert an SD card into the camera
- Enable Live View on the camera
- Set aspect ratio to 3:2
- Use a high-quality USB cable
How do I connect non-Canon cameras?
Use manufacturer-specific tethering software:
- Nikon: Use NX Tether
- Sony: Use Remote Camera Control
- Fujifilm: Use X Acquire
- Olympus: Use OM Capture
- Lumix: Use LUMIX Tether
- Set the output folder to match QBooth's work_folder
Self-Photo Setup
How do I set up Self-Photo mode?
- Configure camera settings first
- Click Plus button to add new event
- Set up template slots in Templates tab
- Configure countdown time and display settings
- Customize background, welcome videos, and overlays
How do I access results in Self-Photo mode?
- Double-tap top-left corner for mini-gallery
- Double-tap top-right corner or press Shift + F4 to exit
Automation
How do I set up batch processing?
- Select template settings (.save) file from AI Studio
- Set source folder for original images
- Set result folder for processed images
- Set delay between processes if needed
- Click Start Automation to begin
Troubleshooting
How do I fix GPU driver issues?
If you get "GPU Driver is Too Old" message:
- Press Win + R, type dxdiag to check GPU model
- Download latest driver from NVidia website
- Install and restart computer
How do I resolve "No CUDA core found" error?
Check BIOS settings and activate the discrete NVidia GPU instead of integrated Intel GPU.
How do I fix "Out of Memory" errors?
Increase pagefile size:
- Open System Properties (Win + R, sysdm.cpl)
- Advanced tab > Performance Settings > Advanced
- Virtual Memory > Change
- Uncheck automatic management
- Set Initial size (1.5x RAM) and Maximum (3x RAM)
- Apply and restart
How do I fix ONNX import errors?
Install Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft's website when you see "Failed to import ONNX: DLL load failed".
Why isn't my welcome video playing?
Try switching media player libraries in Global Settings (Others Tab) between Windows Media Player and VLC.