TL;DR: What You Need to Know
- Pop-ups kill speed: 200 orders × 5 seconds = 30+ minutes wasted daily — direct printing eliminates this entirely
- No IoT Box required: Ultraprint works with any Windows-compatible printer you already own
- Mobile printing works: Tablets print via Ultraprint Hub — one desktop PC serves all your mobile devices
Every second counts at checkout. Yet thousands of Odoo POS users lose 5-10 seconds per transaction battling printer pop-ups, manual printer selections, and failed print jobs. For a busy café processing 200 orders daily, that's up to 30 minutes of wasted time—and countless frustrated customers walking away.
The good news? You don't need new hardware to fix this. With the right software configuration, you can eliminate printer pop-ups entirely, route prints automatically to the correct station, and transform your slow POS into a lightning-fast operation.
Direct Printing
One click = immediate print. No pop-ups, no selections, no delays.
Works With Existing Hardware
No expensive upgrades. Use your current printers and POS terminals.
Scales With Your Business
From single café to multi-location enterprise—one solution grows with you.
Understanding the Cost of Slow Printing
Before diving into solutions, let's quantify the actual cost of inefficient printing in your business. Most POS operators underestimate how much time—and money—slow printing steals.
📊 The Hidden Cost Calculator
- 5 seconds lost per transaction × 200 daily orders = 16+ minutes/day wasted
- Staff frustration leads to higher turnover (replacement cost: $3,000-$5,000 per employee)
- Longer queues mean 12% of customers abandon purchases during peak hours
- Kitchen delays cause cold food and negative reviews
✓ Key Benefits
- Identify exact time and money lost to printing inefficiencies
- Build a business case for printing optimization
- Set measurable improvement targets for your team
Identifying Your Printing Bottlenecks
Not all printing problems are the same. Understanding your specific bottlenecks helps you choose the right solution and prioritize fixes that deliver the biggest impact.
Printer Pop-up Interruptions
Browser print dialogs appear every time, requiring manual confirmation and printer selection.
Wrong Printer Routing
Kitchen tickets go to receipt printer, receipts go to kitchen—chaos ensues during rush hours.
Mobile Device Limitations
Tablets and phones can't print directly, requiring workarounds or separate print stations.
Multi-Location Complexity
Managing printers across multiple stores becomes a nightmare without centralized control.
✓ Key Benefits
- Pinpoint exactly which bottlenecks affect your operations most
- Prioritize fixes based on impact and ease of implementation
- Create a targeted action plan instead of guessing at solutions
Choosing the Right Printing Package
Ultraprint offers three packages designed for different business sizes. Choose the one that matches your current needs—you can always upgrade as you grow.
Basic
Perfect for small cafés & shops
- Single location support
- Up to 3 printers
- Direct printing (no pop-ups)
- Basic printer routing
- Email support
Middle
For growing businesses
- Up to 3 locations
- Up to 10 printers
- Advanced auto-routing
- Mobile device printing
- Priority support
Enterprise
Multi-location operations
- Unlimited locations
- Unlimited printers
- Kiosk integration
- Centralized management
- Dedicated account manager
✓ Key Benefits
- Pay only for what you need—no overbuying features
- Easy upgrade path as your business grows
- All packages include core direct printing functionality
Setting Up Direct Print Without Pop-ups
The core feature of Ultraprint: eliminating browser print dialogs completely. Here's how to configure direct printing so every print job goes straight to the printer—no clicks required.
🔧 Quick Setup Steps
- Install Ultraprint module from the Odoo Apps store
- Configure your printers in Settings → Ultraprint → Printer Configuration
- Enable direct print mode for each POS terminal
- Test with a sample receipt to verify silent printing works
- Train staff on the new one-click workflow
✓ Key Benefits
- Eliminate nearly all of printer pop-up interruptions
- Save 5+ seconds on every single transaction
- Reduce staff training time with simpler workflow
Configuring Automatic Printer Routing
Automatic routing ensures the right document goes to the right printer every time. Customer receipts to the front counter, kitchen tickets to the kitchen, bar orders to the bar—all automatically.
✓ Key Benefits
- Zero mis-routed documents—every print goes to the right place
- Kitchen receives orders immediately for faster food prep
- Staff reduce time spent walking to wrong printers
Enabling Multi-Location Print Management
For businesses with multiple locations, centralized print management is essential. Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot printers across all your stores from a single dashboard.
🏢 Multi-Location Features
✓ Key Benefits
- Manage all locations from one interface—no site visits needed
- Identify and fix printer issues before they impact service
- Roll out configuration changes to all stores immediately
Integrating Mobile and Kiosk Printing
Modern POS extends beyond fixed terminals. Ultraprint enables direct printing from tablets on the floor, smartphones for tableside service, and self-service kiosks—all without pop-ups.
Mobile POS Printing
Staff with tablets can print receipts and kitchen orders from anywhere in the restaurant—no walking back to a terminal.
Self-Service Kiosk
Customers order and pay at kiosks; receipts and kitchen tickets print automatically without staff intervention.
✓ Key Benefits
- Enable tableside ordering without printing friction
- Kiosks become fully autonomous—print receipts without staff help
- Support all device types with consistent printing experience
Measuring Printing Performance Improvements
What gets measured gets managed. Track these key metrics before and after implementing Ultraprint to quantify your ROI and identify remaining optimization opportunities.
📈 Key Metrics to Track
✓ Key Benefits
- Prove ROI with hard data to stakeholders
- Identify any remaining bottlenecks for further optimization
- Build a case for expanding to additional locations
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy new printers to use Ultraprint?
No. Ultraprint is a software-only solution that works with your existing receipt printers, kitchen printers, and label printers. It supports all major printer brands including Epson, Star Micronics, and Bixolon. No hardware investment required.
How long does it take to set up Ultraprint?
Most businesses complete setup in under 30 minutes. Install the module, configure your printers, enable direct print mode on each POS terminal, and you're ready. Our support team is available if you need assistance.
Can Ultraprint work with tablets and mobile devices?
Yes! Ultraprint's Middle and Enterprise packages include full mobile device support. Staff can print receipts and kitchen orders from iPads, Android tablets, and smartphones—perfect for tableside ordering and floor service.
What happens if a printer goes offline?
Ultraprint includes automatic failover routing. If a printer goes offline, print jobs automatically route to your designated backup printer. You'll also receive instant notifications so you can address the issue before it impacts service.
Is Ultraprint compatible with all Odoo versions?
Ultraprint supports Odoo versions 14.0 through 17.0, including both Community and Enterprise editions. We continuously update the module to ensure compatibility with new Odoo releases.
Summary: Your Printing Optimization Roadmap
Slow printing is costing your business time, money, and customer satisfaction. Here's your action plan:
- Calculate your printing costs to understand the true impact
- Identify your specific bottlenecks (pop-ups, routing, mobile, multi-location)
- Choose the right Ultraprint package for your business size
- Implement direct printing to eliminate pop-ups immediately
- Configure auto-routing for kitchen, bar, and receipt printers
- Enable mobile and kiosk printing if applicable
- Measure your improvements to quantify ROI
- Scale to additional locations as you grow
Ready to Eliminate Slow Printing Forever?
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📚 References & Further Reading
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Odoo POS Documentation — Official guide to Point of Sale configuration and hardware setup.
https://www.odoo.com/documentation/17.0/applications/sales/point_of_sale.html -
Odoo IoT Box & Printers — Hardware integration options for Odoo POS printing.
https://www.odoo.com/documentation/17.0/applications/general/iot.html -
Restaurant POS Best Practices — Industry guide to optimizing restaurant point of sale operations.
https://pos.toasttab.com/blog/on-the-line/restaurant-pos-systems -
Receipt Printer Selection Guide — Choosing the right thermal printer for your business.
https://www.epson.com/For-Work/Printers/POS/c/w230 -
Kitchen Display Systems vs. Kitchen Printers — Comparing ticket management approaches.
https://www.lightspeedhq.com/blog/kitchen-display-system-vs-kitchen-printers/
8 Proven Tactics to Fix Slow Odoo Printing
1. Implement Direct Network Printing
Replace USB printer connections with direct IP printing. Configure printers with static IP addresses and connect via Ethernet to eliminate USB bottlenecks and enable multiple POS stations to share printers efficiently.
2. Use Browser Kiosk Mode
Configure your POS browser to run in kiosk mode with the --kiosk-printing flag. This forces silent printing without confirmation dialogs, reducing print time by 3-5 seconds per transaction.
3. Deploy ESC/POS Native Drivers
Install manufacturer-specific ESC/POS drivers instead of generic Windows drivers. Native drivers communicate more efficiently with thermal printers, reducing processing overhead and print failures.
4. Separate Print Queues by Function
Create dedicated print queues for receipts, kitchen tickets, and bar orders. Isolating high-volume kitchen printing prevents receipt delays during peak periods when kitchen orders spike.
5. Position Printers Strategically
Place receipt printers within 10 feet of POS stations using wired connections. Shorter cable runs reduce communication errors, while strategic placement minimizes staff walking distance.
6. Implement Printer Redundancy
Deploy backup printers for critical stations. If the primary printer fails or jams during rush hour, staff can instantly switch to the backup without waiting for technical support.
7. Optimize Network Infrastructure
Ensure your local network can handle peak printing loads. Use gigabit Ethernet switches and minimize Wi-Fi hops between POS stations and printers to reduce latency.
8. Deploy Ultraprint Direct Printing Solution
For comprehensive results, implement Ultraprint to handle all printing through your local network. Unlike browser-based printing with dialog boxes, local network solutions send jobs directly to printers with sub-2-second delivery.
Key Benefits
- Under 2-second print times — Receipts print before customers finish paying
- 99% print success rate — Minimal jams and communication errors
- Works offline — Local network printing continues during internet outages
- 5-minute setup — No IT expertise required for configuration