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How to Setup Direct Printing in Odoo (Without PrintNode)

Odoo Direct Print

Skip the PDF downloads. Print directly from Odoo to any printer with just one click.

Odoo 14-19 One-time €29 No Subscription


🎯 What is Odoo Direct Print?

Odoo Direct Print Advanced lets you print any Odoo report directly to your local printer without:

  • ❌ Downloading PDFs first
  • ❌ PrintNode monthly subscription (€7.99-79.99/month)
  • ❌ IoT Box hardware (€299+)
  • ❌ Cloud services or internet dependency

👉 Official Website: print.itechgroup.info


💰 Cost Comparison

Solution Cost Annual 5 Years
Odoo Direct Print €29 one-time €0 €29
PrintNode €7.99-79.99/mo €95.88-959.88 €479-4,799 💸
IoT Box €299 hardware €0 €299 ⚙️

💡 Save €450-4,770 over 5 years!

Read full comparison: Odoo Direct Print vs PrintNode


⚡ Quick Setup (3 Steps)

Step 1: Install the Module

  1. Purchase from Odoo Apps Store (€29)
  2. In Odoo: AppsUpdate Apps List
  3. Search "Direct Print Advanced"Install

Step 2: Configure Reports for Direct Print

2.1 Access Report Configuration

Navigate to: Direct Print → Configuration

Access Configuration Menu

The Direct Print configuration menu in Odoo


2.2 Configure Report Settings

Select the reports you want to enable for direct printing:

Report Configuration Settings

Available Settings (⚠️ Configuration restricted to system administrators):

Setting Description
Enable Direct Print Enable/disable direct printing for this specific report
Allow All Users Grant access to all users OR restrict to specific users
Enable Logs Track all print operations for auditing and compliance
Allowed Users Select specific users who can use direct print (if not allowing all)

Configuration Example:

Report: Sales Order / Quotation
✅ Enable Direct Print
✅ Allow All Users
✅ Enable Logs
Allowed Users: [Leave empty if allowing all users]

Common Reports to Enable:

  • 📄 Sales Orders / Quotations
  • 🧾 Customer Invoices
  • 📦 Delivery Orders / Picking Lists
  • 🏷️ Product Labels
  • 💰 Payment Receipts
  • 🛒 Purchase Orders

💡 Pro Tip: Start with 2-3 most-used reports, then expand based on team feedback.


Step 3: Grant User Permissions

3.1 Access User Settings

Navigate to: Settings → Users & Companies → Users

Select the user you want to configure, then scroll to the "Direct Print" section:

User Permission Settings

3.2 Enable Direct Print Group

Available Permission:

Direct Print group - Enables users to:

  • View their personal print logs
  • Access direct print functionality
  • Monitor their own printing history

Note: Each user can access and monitor their own printing history, while administrators maintain complete system oversight.

Click Save to apply the permissions.


✅ Configuration Complete! Users can now print directly from Odoo.

📖 Detailed guide: https://print.itechgroup.info/docs


🖨️ How to Use

  1. Open any Odoo document (Sales Order, Invoice, etc.)
  2. Click Print button
  3. Look for the 🖨️ printer icon next to enabled reports
  4. Click → Document prints directly!

Direct Print in Action

📹 Watch Video Demo: YouTube Tutorial


📊 Track Print History

View who printed what and when:

  1. Navigate to: Direct Print → Print Logs
  2. Filter by:
    • Date range
    • User
    • Report type
    • Status (Success/Failed)

Print Logs


✨ Key Features

Works with ALL printers: USB, WiFi, Bluetooth, Network
All Odoo versions: 14.0, 15.0, 16.0, 17.0, 18.0, 19.0
All Odoo editions: Community, Enterprise, Odoo.sh
No monthly fees: One-time payment
Unlimited printing: No page limits
Print logs: Track all printing activity
User permissions: Control who can print what
100% offline: No internet required
Privacy: Documents never leave your network


🆚 Why Not PrintNode?

Feature Direct Print Advanced PrintNode
Cost €29 one-time €7.99-79.99/month
Works Offline ✅ Yes ❌ No (needs internet)
Privacy ✅ Local only ❌ Cloud-based
Setup Time 5 minutes 30+ minutes
Subscription ❌ None ✅ Required

Full comparison: Read detailed analysis


❓ FAQ

Q: Does it work without internet?

A: Yes! 100% offline. Unlike PrintNode, no cloud dependency.

Q: What printers are supported?

A: ALL printers - USB, WiFi, Bluetooth, Network. Any printer your computer recognizes.

Q: Can I print to multiple printers?

A: Yes! Select different printers for each print job.

Q: Is there a print limit?

A: No! Unlimited printing with no restrictions.

Q: How is this different from PrintNode?

A:

  • Cost: €29 one-time vs €7.99-79.99/month
  • Privacy: Local vs cloud-based
  • Offline: Works offline vs needs internet

See full comparison: https://print.itechgroup.info/blog/odoo-direct-print-vs-printnode


📚 Resources


🚀 Get Started

Ready to eliminate PrintNode costs and stop downloading PDFs?

Get Odoo Direct Print

One-time payment • No subscriptions • Unlimited printing

Visit Website | View Docs | Request Demo


Save €95.88-959.88 per year compared to PrintNode


📄 License

This guide is free to use and share.

Odoo Direct Print Advanced module is proprietary - View License


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