DirectPrint allows ReadyToShip to send documents directly to a printer instead of opening a PDF for you to print manually.
You install DirectPrint on the computer connected to your printers, then configure ReadyToShip to send supported print jobs directly to those printers.
What is DirectPrint?
DirectPrint is a small application installed on the computer connected to your printers.
Once installed and signed in, DirectPrint tells ReadyToShip which printers are available and allows supported documents to be sent directly to them.
DirectPrint works with DYMO, Zebra, HP, OKI, Epson, and many other printer brands and types.
For example, you can have DirectPrint installed on a computer in your packing area with your label printer connected to it. You can then use ReadyToShip from another computer and send labels directly to that printer.
⚠️ Important: The computer running DirectPrint must be turned on, connected to the internet, and signed in to DirectPrint for remote printing to work.
How does it work?
First, you install DirectPrint on the computer connected to your label printer and log in to DirectPrint with your ReadyToShip account login details.
When installed correctly, DirectPrint tells ReadyToShip which printers you have connected and are available to use.
You'll need to configure your carrier in ReadyToShip to send print jobs (labels, invoices, manifests) directly to the printer.
This means you can use ReadyToShip anywhere and labels will be printed remotely to your packing/dispatch area.
Step 1: How to Install DirectPrint
Installing on a Mac
Download the DirectPrint client software from Settings ⇒ DirectPrint in ReadyToShip. You will receive a
ReadyToShipDirectPrint.dmgfile.Double-click the file to open it.
You might get the message:
"Your security preferences allow installation of only apps from the Mac App Store and identified developers."
If you do, see this Apple help article on how to open the app.
Drag the ReadyToShipDirectPrint icon to the Applications folder to install it.
Go to your Applications folder.
Right-click on the ReadyToShipDirectPrint icon and choose Open.
Enter your ReadyToShip username and password and click Sign In. An icon will appear in your menu bar and you can use it to access the client later if you need to.
Installing on a PC
Download the DirectPrint client software from Settings ⇒ DirectPrint in ReadyToShip. You will receive a
ReadyToShipDirectPrint.exefile.Double-click the file to open it.
Follow the prompts to install it and run for the first time.
Enter your ReadyToShip username and password and click Sign In. An icon will appear in your menu bar and you can use it to access the client later if you need to.
Step 2: DirectPrint updates ReadyToShip
DirectPrint will update ReadyToShip with the printers you have available.
Step 3: Set up DirectPrint
Once you have downloaded the client and installed it on the computer attached to the printer, you can choose which reports and labels will go directly to the printer.
Go to Settings > DirectPrint. We will detect the installation and show your available printers in the install step. If you see Computer Offline, you will need to make sure the DirectPrint application is running and logged in correctly. If not, try restarting the app.
Click Open Print Settings beside any carrier listed, and it will take you to the Print Settings page for that carrier. Select a printer for each of the steps you would like to print directly from ReadyToShip.
You can also get to the Print Settings page for each carrier by navigating to Settings > Carriers, clicking on the printer icon to open.
Note: not all carriers are available to use with DirectPrint at this stage.
Step 4: Print pick lists, invoices, and manifests with DirectPrint
You can use DirectPrint to print pick lists, invoices, and manifests for any carrier.
Printing labels using DirectPrint requires support from the carrier - see the list of carriers here and look for the logo next to a carrier to see if it supports label and manifest printing.
Using DirectPrint
The shipping run for a carrier shows an icon for each step that has DirectPrint enabled:
Clicking the button will now send that file directly to the printer rather than popping up a dialog or a pdf.
If you have issues with labels or documents not printing out in the correct size, this is usually because your Windows/Mac printer preferences aren't set correctly.
All label files are presented at the correct final size, therefore margins should be set as Default and scale should be set as 100%.