Auto-Print¶
Automatically print order tickets when new orders arrive.
Why Auto-Print?¶
- Hands-free operation - Tickets print without touching the iPad
- Immediate visibility - Staff see orders right away
- Reduced errors - Orders don't get missed
- Faster workflow - No manual printing needed
Enable Auto-Print¶
- Go to Settings > Printer
- Toggle Auto-Print ON
- Select what to auto-print
Auto-Print Options¶
What to Print¶
- Kitchen tickets - Print when order is received
- Customer receipts - Print when order is ready
- Both - Print kitchen ticket on receive, receipt on ready
When to Print¶
- On order received - Print immediately when order comes in
- On order accepted - Print when you accept the order
- On order ready - Print when marked ready for pickup
Recommended Setup¶
For most food trucks:
- Enable Auto-Print
- Print Kitchen tickets on Order received
- Print Customer receipts on Order ready
This way:
- Kitchen gets tickets immediately
- Customer gets receipt at pickup
Multiple Copies¶
Set how many copies to print:
- Go to Settings > Printer > Auto-Print Settings
- Set Kitchen ticket copies (1-3)
- Set Customer receipt copies (1-2)
Multiple kitchen copies help if you have multiple prep stations.
Sound with Print¶
Enable a sound alert when auto-printing:
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Enable Print Alert Sound
- New orders trigger both print AND sound
Temporary Disable¶
Need to pause auto-print temporarily?
- Quick toggle in Settings > Printer
- Or use the printer icon on the dashboard
- Manual printing still works
Auto-Print Not Working?¶
Check:
- Printer is connected (green status)
- Auto-print is enabled
- Paper is loaded
- App has notification permissions
See Printer Troubleshooting if issues persist.