NowToPrint Help Center
Guides, references and tutorials for print buyers, print shops, designers and developers on the NowToPrint platform.
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Print Buyer
Request print, review orders, follow delivery and check payment status.
Print Shop
Receive quotes, manage production workflow, configure pricing and track earnings.
Designer
Review PDFs, understand file requirements and prepare supported outputs.
Developer / Integration
Read API availability, authentication, schemas and integration requirements.
Most common issues
Place your first order
Step-by-step guide to placing a print order.
Upload a PDF for review
Accepted formats, resolution and preflight requirements.
Track your shipment
Recorded shipment updates and delivery information.
Request a supplier quote (RFQ)
How to create an RFQ and compare supplier bids.
Set up your print shop
Configure your storefront, pricing and production flow.
Understand bleed & safe zone
Bleed, crop marks and safe-zone explained.
Popular searches
Quick links for topics people search for most often.
Bleed & safe zone
What is bleed? How much do I need? Why does it matter?
PDF requirements
Accepted PDF standards, resolution and preflight rules.
RFQ / Quote request
How to request a quote from multiple suppliers at once.
Order tracking
Check recorded shipment and delivery information.
Prepress basics
Colour modes, DPI, bleed — everything before you print.
Preflight check
How automated preflight works and how to fix common errors.
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Getting Started
Account setup, user roles, organisations and the quick-start guide.
Marketplace
RFQ workflow, conditional auto-bidding, eligible suppliers and order status.
Orders & Delivery
Place an order, payment options, shipping and returns.
Prepress
Bleed, colour profiles, PDF standards and evidence-based preflight.
Design Studio
Design-file guidance and current tool availability.
Print Shop Dashboard
CRM, costing, production records and available shipping information.
Free Tools
Tool guides, supported operations and availability limits.
Developer & API
Partner API, webhooks, XJDF and integration guides.
FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about the platform.
Top workflows by audience
For print buyers
- Account setup and first login
- Placing an order step by step
- Payment methods and invoicing
- Tracking recorded delivery updates
- Returns and cancellation policy
For print shops
- Print shop dashboard overview
- Managing your production workflow (Kanban)
- Configuring your pricing engine
- Customer management and CRM
- Becoming a marketplace supplier
For integration teams
- API Reference overview
- OpenAPI specs and interactive explorer
- Partner API quickstart
- Webhook configuration
- XJDF / PrintTalk integration
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