Odoo Direct Print User Manual

Odoo Direct Print is the revolution in your printing process by allowing you to direct raw print commands to be sent to a wide range of printers, including ZPL, ESCPOS, etc.

This module eliminates the need for IoT or POS boxes, making the setup easy and more cost-effective. Ideal for high-demand environments such as warehouses, factories, and stores.

Odoo Direct Print allows seamless and automatic printing from the Odoo ERP system to network printers without manual downloads or interactions. 

Check the video mentioned below for a brief overview of the module functionality:

FEATURES

• Supports multiple types of printers, including ZPL, ESCPOS, and standard printers.
• Odoo Direct Print enables faster and more reliable printing.
• Simplifies setup by eliminating the need for additional hardware.
• Manage and route print jobs to multiple printers within Odoo.
• Set up rules for automatically routing documents to specific printers.
• Supports printing to networked printers from any location.
• Optimized for efficient and fast printing even during peak times.
• This module ensures the secure transmission of sensitive data.
• No subscription fee is involved.

INSTALLATION

1. Once you purchase the App from the Webkul store, you will receive the link to download the zip file of the module.
2. Extract the file on your system after the download finishes. As a result, you will be able to see a folder named- ‘ODOO_DIRECT_PRINT’
3. Copy and paste this folder inside your Odoo Add-Ons path.
4. Now, open the Odoo App and click on the Settings menu. Here, click on Activate the Developer Mode.
5. Then, open the Apps menu and click on ‘Update Modules List.’
6. In the search bar, remove all the filters and search ‘ODOO_DIRECT_PRINT’
7. You will be able to see the module in the search results. Click on ‘Install’ to install it.

WORKFLOW

1. After installing the Odoo Direct Print desktop application on your system. Ensure that it is properly configured to communicate with your Odoo instance.

2. Once the desktop app is running, the server will automatically start. The app will connect to your Odoo environment, which makes it ready to handle print jobs for users.

3. Access the list of available printers within the desktop app. In Odoo Direct Print the app will display all the connected printers that are ready for use.

4. In Odoo to add a new printer, go to the printer management section in the app. 

Click on the ‘Add Printer’ option and follow the prompts to connect the printer.

5. Odoo Direct Print retrieves the complete list of all configured printers in the system. This allows you to manage and assign specific printers for different tasks.

6. When adding a new printer, select the printer type (e.g., ZPL, ESCPOS, or standard). Confirm the printer settings to ensure it is correctly configured in the system.

7. Navigate to the Odoo module where you manage reports. Select the report you want to be printed automatically and link it to a specific printer. Then Set up rules for the printing.

8. Once the report is linked, it will be automatically sent to the designated printer as per the set rules. You can also manually trigger the print from the Odoo interface if needed. 

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I hope this helps. In case of any further queries, contact us at our support mail. You may also check our other top-quality Odoo Apps.

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