The Shopify Order Printer app is a versatile tool that allows you to print various types of documents directly from your Shopify admin or Shopify POS. This app can handle everything from invoices and packing slips to labels and receipts, which can be customized using HTML, CSS, and Liquid code.

How to Install the Order Printer App

To install the Order Printer app:

  1. Visit the Shopify App Store.
  2. Search for "Order Printer."
  3. Click on the app and follow the installation instructions.

Key Features of the Order Printer App

  • Print Multiple Documents: Print up to 50 orders at a time directly from the Shopify admin.
  • Customizable Templates: Use HTML, CSS, and Liquid to customize templates according to your needs.
  • Compatibility: Works with Shopify admin and Shopify POS.
  • Bulk Printing: Ideal for businesses that need to handle large volumes of orders.

How to Use the Order Printer App

Printing from Shopify Admin

  1. Access Orders: Go to 'Orders' in your Shopify admin.
  2. Select Orders: Choose the orders for which you need documents. 
    Select Orders: Choose the orders for which you need documents
  3. More Actions: Click '...' or 'More actions' and select 'Print with Order Printer'. 
    More Actions: Click '...' or 'More actions' and select Print with Order Printer
  4. Choose Templates: Select the document types you want to print from the right sidebar. 
    Choose Templates: Select the document types you want to print from the right sidebar.
  5. Print: Click the 'Print' button.

Printing from Shopify POS

  1. Order Confirmation: Tap 'Apps' from the order confirmation page.
  2. Open App: Select 'Print with Order Printer app'.
  3. Select Documents: Choose to print an invoice, a packing slip, or both.
  4. Printer Settings: Adjust settings like printer selection, multiple copies, or double-sided printing as needed.
  5. Print: Tap 'Print' to begin printing.

Setting Default Templates

  1. App Settings: Go to 'Apps' in your Shopify admin and open the Order Printer app. 
    App Settings: Go to 'Apps' in your Shopify admin and open the Order Printer app
  2. Manage Templates: Click on 'Manage templates'. 
    Manage Templates Click on Manage templates
  3. Set Defaults: Choose the templates you want to set as 'Print by Default'. 
    Set Defaults: Choose the templates you want to set as Print by Default

Saving Documents as PDF

  • Google Chrome: In the print dialog, under 'Destination', select 'Save as PDF'.
  • Mac OS X: In the print dialog, click 'PDF' at the bottom left and select 'Save as PDF...'.

Considerations for Using Order Printer

  • Customizations: For significant template customizations, consider hiring an experienced designer.
  • App Compatibility: Verify compatibility with other Shopify apps, as some may not recognize edits made through Order Printer.
  • Documentation: Always review printed documents for accuracy, especially after making template customizations.

The Order Printer app is a practical solution for Shopify store owners needing a reliable way to manage physical documentation of their online transactions.

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