Description
PrintPilot automatically prints documents generated by other WordPress plugins.
When a supported plugin creates a document (for example an invoice, delivery note or shipping label), PrintPilot can automatically send it to a configured printer — without manual downloads or clicks.
PrintPilot does not create documents itself.
It simply detects when documents become available and forwards them to the printer you selected.
This makes it ideal for WooCommerce stores, offices and organizations that need reliable, hands-off printing.
- No frontend output
- No document builders
- No layout editors
- Just automated printing
How it works
- A supported plugin generates a document.
- PrintPilot detects the document.
- Your printing rules are applied.
- The document is sent to your configured printer.
Once configured, printing runs automatically in the background.
Modules
PrintPilot integrates with other plugins through dedicated modules.
Each module connects PrintPilot to a specific plugin and allows PrintPilot to detect documents created by that plugin.
Free module:
– Assign a printer for documents generated by the plugin
– Configure printer specific options
Pro module:
– Per-document printer assignment
– Per-document trigger configuration
– Optional duplicate protection
Supported Plugins
Germanized for WooCommerce
Supported document types:
– Invoices
– Delivery notes
Shiptastic
Supported document types:
– Shipping labels
DHL for WooCommerce
Supported document types:
– Shipping labels
Pro:
– Per-DHL product mapping (for example domestic / international)
WooCommerce Delivery Notes
Supported document types:
– Invoices
– Delivery notes
– Receipts
Print Invoices, Packing Slips, Delivery Notes & Shipping Labels for WooCommerce (WebToffee)
Supported functions:
– Trigger printing by WooCommerce order status
– Select one or multiple document types
– Configure printer, tray, rotation and paper options
Pro:
– Dedicated printer mapping per document type
Supported Cloud Printing Provider
Additional printing providers and integrations may be added in future versions.
Available Languages
- English
- German
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
- Dutch
- Swedish
External Services
PrintPilot can integrate with third-party cloud printing services. These services are optional and are only used if the site administrator actively configures them in the plugin settings.
PrintPilot does not connect to any external service by default.
PrintNode
PrintPilot can connect to the PrintNode cloud printing service to deliver print jobs to configured printers.
Service: PrintNode (cloud printing service)
Purpose: Send print jobs from WordPress to a selected printer
Privacy Policy: https://www.printnode.com/en/privacy
Terms of Service: https://www.printnode.com/en/terms
FAQ
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What exactly does PrintPilot do?
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PrintPilot automatically sends documents to a printer as soon as they are created by a supported plugin.
Example:
An invoice is generated in your WooCommerce shop PrintPilot sends it directly to your printer.
No manual download.
No manual printing. -
Does PrintPilot create invoices or shipping labels?
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No.
Invoices, delivery notes, shipping labels and other documents are created by other plugins.
PrintPilot only handles the automatic printing.
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Do I need a cloud printing service?
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Yes.
PrintPilot currently uses PrintNode to communicate with your printers.
You need an active PrintNode account and at least one configured printer. -
Does PrintPilot slow down my website?
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No.
PrintPilot runs in the WordPress admin environment and does not add frontend scripts, tracking or external requests unless a printing provider is configured.
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Can I choose which documents should be printed?
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Yes.
You can configure which document types should be printed and which printer should be used.
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How does duplicate protection work?
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If “Print only once per order, status and document type” is enabled, PrintPilot prevents repeated jobs for the same combination:
- same order
- same status
- same document type
Example:
An order changes to “processing” and prints an invoice once.
If the order later returns to “processing” again, the same invoice/status combination will not be printed again while this protection is enabled. -
What happens if a printer is offline?
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PrintPilot forwards the print job to the configured printing provider.
Queue handling and retry behavior depend on the provider (for example PrintNode).
Reviews
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Contributors & Developers
“PrintPilot – Automatic Document Printing for WooCommerce” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.2.2
- Added internal documentation pages for plugin modules.
1.2.1
- Added integration module for DHL for WooCommerce.
- Added Pro DHL product mapping per shipping product (domestic/international) with printer options.
1.2.0
- Added integration module for WebToffee “Print Invoices, Packing Slips, Delivery Notes & Shipping Labels for WooCommerce”.
- Added Free + Pro settings UI for WF module with status trigger and document-level mapping.
1.1.1
- Fix: complete translations for Shiptastic settings UI (incl. JS/AJAX).
- Added WCDN UI/translation updates.
- Added per-document status and printer mapping for WCDN in Pro.
1.0.4
- Maintenance release.
- You can now assign a dedicated printer to each supported document type in the “Shiptastic” and “Germanized Pro” modules.
1.0.3
- WordPress.org compliance fixes and documentation updates.
- Added language files.
1.0.2
- Refactoring: Added consistent printpilot_ prefixes and improved internal code structure.
1.0.1
- Refactoring Code
1.0.0
First Release