Getting Started with PrintRule

What you'll need

Before you start, make sure you have:

• A Shopify store (any plan)
• A computer connected to your printers (Windows or Mac)
• At least one printer (Dymo, Zebra, Brother, or any standard printer)

Step 1: Install the PrintRule app

Head to the Shopify App Store and search for PrintRule, or use the direct install link from our website. Click Install and approve the permissions.

Step 2: Download the PrintRule Agent

Once the app is installed, you'll see a prompt to download the PrintRule Agent. This is a small application that runs on your computer and connects your local printers to Shopify.

Download it, run the installer, and sign in with your Shopify store.

Step 3: Connect your printers

The Agent automatically discovers all printers connected to your computer — USB, network, and Bluetooth. You'll see them listed in the PrintRule dashboard inside Shopify Admin.

Give each printer a friendly name (e.g., "Warehouse Dymo" or "Office Laser") so you can easily target them with rules later.

Step 4: Print your first label

Navigate to any product in your Shopify Admin, click More Actions, and choose Print with PrintRule. Select a template, pick your printer, and hit Print.

That's it. Your first label should appear from your printer in seconds.

What's next?

Now that you're set up, explore these features:

• Template Designer — customise label layouts with drag-and-drop
• Automation Rules — set up triggers so documents print automatically
• Bulk Printing — print labels for entire collections or purchase orders

Welcome to automated printing.