How to print InBody — Automatic printing, printer connection, and reviewing the result sheet paper

When talking about body composition in the consultation room, there are quite a few people who say, "Doctor, I have the InBody measurement from the gym, but the printout didn't come out, so I just took a photo." Even if the measurement was clearly completed, it feels unsettling when you don't have a physical result sheet in your hand.

![A checklist summarizing 5 reasons why the result sheet does not come out of the printer. Visually represented by distinguishing each item with ✅ things to do / ❌ things not to do icons]](/api/files/assets/2026-06/0164cf05.jpg?sig=6e82b34160d1d55cf352e9fa565b01f6899e9828acc4ae48b1e80d603eed9c59)

Reasons why the InBody result sheet does not come out automatically

InBody result sheets are usually automatically printed from the adjacent printer once the measurement is finished. You can think of it as a structure where a laser printer connected externally or a dedicated small printer prints the result sheet, rather than the paper being inside the main unit. Therefore, even if there is no problem with the InBody device itself, not a single sheet of paper will come out if the adjacent printer is turned off or the connection is unplugged.

People using it for the first time often look only at the main unit screen, think "It's finished," and just walk away, but the place where the result sheet is printed is not the main unit, but the printer placed to the side or below. The location varies slightly by gym. In some places, the printer is placed near the counter, and the staff hands the result to the person who was measured.

![Comparison of arm posture during InBody measurement. Left (❌) shows the incorrect posture with arms touching the sides, right (✅) shows the correct posture with arms slightly apart. Distinguished by arrows and X·O symbols]](/api/files/assets/2026-06/e20d1d2c.jpg?sig=5f690ab0de438a568e1a65e78591ca628ec295df0298ec3a6eafdfae488225f0)

Let's review the posture before measurement again

Before printing, the measurement itself must be done correctly for the result sheet to be meaningful. Before measuring, take off your shoes and socks and step accurately onto the footplates. Bare feet must touch the footplate electrodes so that a microcurrent can pass through the body to measure body composition.

Next, follow the screen instructions to enter your member number, age, height, and gender in order. If you press the wrong gender or age, the interpretation of the results will differ even for the same body. Once the measurement begins, hold the handles and maintain a posture where the arms are slightly lifted away from the body. If the arms touch the sides, a leakage path for the current is created, which often causes the values to fluctuate.

If you maintain the correct posture and the measurement is completed, the result sheet will come out automatically from the connected printer. Depending on the model, a finish button may appear on the screen or a QR transmission function may be provided so that you can receive it on your mobile phone.

![Medical staff explaining the steps to resolve printing issues. Step 1 (Check printer power) → Step 2 (Check cable connection) → Step 3 (Check paper) → Step 4 (Check compatibility) connected by arrows]](/api/files/assets/2026-06/9bee3134.jpg?sig=9b88779ab7d7a0822b8aae6d34d58ded0055794e564aad95bd2fbb5a5c2a5984)

Checklist When Printout Doesn't Come Out

If the result sheet doesn't come out, don't panic and check from the nearest point in order. First, check if the printer power is on, and look at whether the printer connection cable is properly plugged into the InBody main unit. The paper may have run out or the paper tray may be inserted at an angle, so open the tray and take a look as well.

If it's still not detected after checking these, it's time to suspect the printer compatibility list. InBody doesn't work with all printers. Some models only print from printers on the official compatibility list. If the gym replaced the printer, this could be where the problem occurs.

Sometimes the paper itself is the issue. Most gyms use InBody专用 result paper, such as InBody 270/270S dedicated result sheets, which are sold separately for each model. Paper sizes are usually A4, dedicated rolls, or cut sheets, but they differ by model, so if you check the compatibility list in the InBody homepage customer support materials section for your facility's equipment, you'll have peace of mind.

There's Also a Way to Receive Results Without Paper

These days, you can receive results without needing a paper result sheet. If you want to send results to the InBody app, enter the 11-digit mobile phone number before or after the measurement, or the gym can set up web result transmission in advance. Some models display a QR code on the screen right after measurement, and scanning it sends the results directly to your phone.

Paper result sheets are nice for at-a-glance viewing, but honestly, they're easy to lose if you carry them around all the time. When you come in for a consultation, you can just show the results stored on your phone and we can look at them together just fine. When it comes to comparing how body fat percentage or skeletal muscle mass changes over time, the app records are actually more convenient.

How InBody results are viewed in Korean Medicine

When you bring your result sheet into the consultation room, I do not look at the numbers alone. I examine the constitution and lifestyle patterns behind those numbers. Even with the same body fat percentage, the approach differs between someone whose body is cold and prone to edema, and someone whose heat rises upward and who has a strong appetite. You can think of InBody as a single photograph showing the current composition of your body, while a Korean medicine diagnosis is the explanation that unravels why the photograph turned out that way.

In particular, for constitutions with severe edema, results fluctuate significantly depending on the time of measurement or the previous day's meals. That is why we tell you not to cling too tightly to a single measured value. We recommend measuring periodically under similar conditions at the same time of day. Only then can it be slowly seen how herbal medicine and dietary adjustments are being reflected in the body.

![An image of a Korean medicine doctor explaining InBody results to a patient with a warm smile. A trustworthy expression and gesture attempting to unravel the 'story behind the numbers' while looking at the result sheet in hand and the patient's body together]](/api/files/assets/2026-06/749d2772.jpg?sig=35e2eb68a7fd7aba6f3aedc8e76ea201a061fc75ef52049d044d97a3abdafa71)

Practical points you can try right today

If you want to get a good InBody result right now, try this. Before measuring, take off all shoes and socks, and wipe any sweat or lotion from your palms and soles with a tissue. Double-check your height and gender on the input screen, and be careful that your arms do not touch your sides when holding the handles.

Once the measurement is finished, first look around for the printer location next to or below the main unit. If the result sheet does not come out, please ask at the counter; if possible, it is safer to also receive it via a mobile app or QR code. If you only keep it as a photo, there are cases where the text is cut off and muscle mass by area is not visible. If you have a paper result sheet, we recommend taking one more photo from the front.

If your body composition figures did not come out to your liking or have remained stuck in the same place for several months, it may be a signal from your constitution rather than a simple calorie issue. Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic's Baekrok Gambi-jung tablet is a prescription that examines edema, appetite, and basal metabolic flow along with a diagnosis by constitution. Please come comfortably with a single result sheet, and let's unravel the story of your body hidden behind the numbers together.