How to print your tip QR — complete DIY guide 2026
You have your TipsTap QR — now you need to make it physically visible. Here's how to print it in any setup — from a quick free home test (5 minutes) to a complete pro kit (€50, delivered in 48 hours). With Belgian suppliers that actually work.
The 4 steps (15 minutes total)
Download your QR in SVG
From your TipsTap dashboard, click "Download". You get an SVG file (vector, scalable). Don't take a low-resolution PNG — it will pixelate when printed beyond 5 cm. SVG can be printed up to A1 format without quality loss.
Choose your support
It depends on your profession and location. Golden rule: place the QR where the customer's eyes are for at least 30 seconds. See the table below.
Print (online or at home)
For pro finish: Helloprint, Vistaprint, or a local printer. For a quick test: your home printer works (matte or laminate-able paper).
Place at strategic spots
Multiply contact points (never just one). Test what works, change what doesn't.
The 5 recommended physical supports
1. Round 5 cm sticker (most versatile)
The Swiss Army knife. Sticks on anything: bar, mirror, phone, helmet, window. Laminated, water-resistant. Cost: €0.30-0.80 each in lots of 50.
2. Laminated A6 card (10×15 cm)
Postcard format. Goes on restaurant tables, hairdresser counters, hotel reception. Cost: €0.50-1.50 each.
3. Table tent (A6 standing card)
The hospitality specialist. Standing on the table, easy to read while waiting. Cost: €1-3 each.
4. Lanyard badge
For mobile professionals: couriers, waiters, mobile beauticians, festival musicians. Cost: €2-5 each.
5. A4/A5 sign (musicians, events)
For long distances: mic stand, open instrument case. A4 visible at 5 metres. Cost: €0.50-2 each.
Optimal dimensions per support
| Support | Read distance | Min QR | Ideal QR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counter sticker | 30-50 cm | 2 cm | 3-4 cm |
| A6 table card | 40-80 cm | 3 cm | 4-5 cm |
| Table tent | 50-100 cm | 4 cm | 5-6 cm |
| Lanyard badge | 30-60 cm | 3 cm | 3.5-4 cm |
| A4 sign (musician) | 1-3 m | 10 cm | 15-20 cm |
Simple rule: QR size = 1/10 of read distance. For a customer at 50 cm, a 5 cm QR is perfect.
Recommended Belgian printers
Helloprint (recommended #1)
Available in BE, FR, NL. Round 5 cm stickers in colour: ~€12 for 50 stickers. Laminated A6 cards: ~€25 for 50. Delivery 4-6 working days.
Vistaprint
Better known but often slightly more expensive. Good regular promos. Round stickers: ~€18 for 50.
Local printer
For supporting local. Count 1.5 to 2× Helloprint price, but 24-48h turnaround.
Budget option: Avery labels printed at home
Buy Avery self-adhesive label sheets (~€10 at Action or Brico) + print on your own printer. Total cost: ~€0.15 per sticker. Sufficient for 6-12 months use.
The DIY home option — in 5 minutes (€0)
- Download your SVG QR
- Open in browser, Cmd/Ctrl+P to print
- Print on regular paper at A6 size (1 per A4 = 4 cards)
- Cut with scissors
- Laminate with clear tape or plastic sleeve
Result: 4 usable cards in 5 minutes.
The 5 mistakes to avoid
- Poor QR contrast: black on white always works. Avoid light on light.
- Inverted QR: check on 2-3 different phones before printing in series.
- QR next to another QR: keep 5 cm margin from WiFi/menu QRs.
- QR too small: less than 2 cm = unscannable beyond 30 cm.
- QR on reflective surface: mirror creates reflections. Prefer matte finish.
The free TipsTap physical kit (Florennes/Dinant)
For the first 30 establishments in our local pilot, we offer a complete kit: 5 laminated 5 cm round stickers, 3 varnished A6 cards, 1 premium A6 cardboard table tent, 1 QR lanyard badge, 1 A4 sign (musicians only). Estimated value: ~€30. Cost for you: €0. Delivery or in-person installation in the Florennes-Dinant area. Vlaanderen pilot coming September 2026.