Print Anywhere

Turn Any Thermal Printer
into an API Endpoint

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Let AI Print Its Way Into Your World

Turn AI conversations into tangible moments with thermal printing. Let your AI assistant create physical art, daily poems, todo lists, recipes, or custom receipts that spark joy. Skip the screen fatigue – get AI-generated content in a format you can touch, share, and stick to your wall.

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From One Receipt to Millions

Transform your thermal printer fleet into a reliable, HTTP-powered printing infrastructure. Handle thousands of daily receipts with minimal latency, zero printer coding, and built-in failover protection. Perfect for retail chains, restaurants, and high-volume shipping operations.

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Automate Printing with Zapier

Leverage Printercow’s robust HTTP API with Zapier to seamlessly connect your thermal printer to thousands of apps. Automate printing tasks—from receipts and shipping labels to creative outputs—triggered by events in your favorite tools, all without writing a single line of printer-specific code.

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Streamline Workflows with Make.com

Integrate Printercow with Make.com to design powerful, no-code automated workflows. Connect your thermal printer to diverse applications and trigger customized printing operations, ensuring efficient and scalable output for all your business needs.

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Works with any thermal printer

ALPHA RELEASE

Turn Any Thermal Printer into a Network Device

Transform your USB thermal printer into a networked powerhouse with just a Raspberry Pi Zero W 2. One simple install command and you're ready to print from anywhere.

curl -fsSL https://printercow.com/pi/install.sh -o install.sh \
&& chmod +x install.sh \
&& sudo ./install.sh

Perfect for permanent setups, headless operation, and when you need your printer to be always available on your network.

SOON

From USB to HTTP in Seconds

Skip the hardware setup and start printing instantly. Download the Printercow desktop app, connect your thermal printer via USB, and you're ready to go.

Ideal for developers testing their integration, temporary setups, or when you need maximum flexibility with minimum fuss.

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Any questions or need support? Email us at hello@printercow.com

Common Questions

What about pricing?

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Free & Open Source Forever:
Printercow's core is 100% free and open-source, with no restrictions on usage. Self-host it on your infrastructure and print as much as your hardware allows. All features included.

Hosted Service for Enterprises:
For companies needing thousands of prints/day, compliance, or fully managed infrastructure, we offer:

Managed Infrastructure:
✅ SLA-backed uptime (99.9%) with auto-scaling for peak traffic.
✅ Dedicated cloud environments and instant previews.
✅ Email support for deployment/infrastructure issues.

Exclusive Enterprise Support:
🔒 24/7 dedicated support channel.
🔒 Priority troubleshooting and architectural guidance.
🔒 Assistance with upgrades and Printercow-specific optimizations.

Philosophy:
Printercow's open-source version will never hide features behind paywalls. Enterprises fund the project so creators and hobbyists can thrive.

Need a custom enterprise plan? Email hello@printercow.com or message us on X at @printercow_com. Let's build something awesome! 🐄

What printer brands are supported?

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Any thermal printer that works with ESC/POS commands – including Epson, Star Micronics, Bixolon, and more.

Can I customize the paper width?

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Yes, Printercow supports any paper width from 58mm to 112mm. Just specify it in your HTTP request.

How do I handle images/logos?

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Send base64 encoded images in your HTTP request. We handle scaling and dithering automatically.

Is there a rate limit for printing?

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No rate limits (for now). Print as fast as your hardware allows. Typical throughput is 30-60 receipts per minute.

How long do you store my print data?

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Print data is automatically deleted after 30 days. This gives you enough time to debug issues or reprint something if needed, while still keeping data storage minimal. Of course, you can set your own data retention policy in your settings. I chose 30 days because it feels like a good balance between practicality and privacy.