How to print receipts directly from the phone — no third-party app
RushFlow prints receipts directly from the app — no separate printing app required. On a Sunmi device it drives the built-in printer natively, and on any phone or tablet it prints to a paired Bluetooth, USB or network thermal printer. You do not install a middleman print utility, connect a PC, or export a PDF: the receipt prints the moment you complete the sale.
Step by step
- Open printer settingsIn the RushFlow POS or management app, tap Settings → Printing. You’ll see the printer types the app drives directly: built-in (Sunmi), Bluetooth, USB and Network. Pick the one that matches your hardware and follow the matching step below.
- Option A — Sunmi built-in printerOn a Sunmi device, choose Built-in printer. There is nothing to pair or plug in — RushFlow drives the internal printer natively. Load a thermal roll (heat-sensitive side facing the head) and go straight to the test step.
- Option B — Bluetooth printerTurn the printer on and make it discoverable. Open the phone’s Bluetooth settings and pair the printer there first. Back in RushFlow → Settings → Printing, choose Bluetooth, select your printer from the list, and keep it within range of the till.
- Option C — USB printerConnect the printer to the phone/tablet with a USB-OTG adapter (phones need OTG to talk to USB), power it on, and allow USB access when Android prompts. In Settings → Printing, choose USB and select the printer.
- Option D — Network printerPut the printer on the same network as the device (via your router). Find its IP address (from the printer’s self-test print or menu) and set a fixed IP so it won’t change. In Settings → Printing, choose Network and enter the IP address and port (commonly 9100).
- Set the paper widthSet the paper width to match your roll — usually 58mm or 80mm. The wrong width makes text run off the edge or leave large margins.
- Print a test receiptTap Print test and check the alignment and width. Adjust the paper-width preset until it fits.
- Sell — it prints automaticallyComplete a sale and the receipt prints immediately. You can re-print any past receipt from its sale record, and choose whether receipts print automatically on completion or only on demand.
Why no third-party app
Many mobile POS tools hand printing off to a separate driver app you must install, configure and keep running. RushFlow talks to the printer itself, so there is one app to manage and one place things can go wrong — not two.
Printer types supported
The same app drives common receipt hardware directly:
| Connection | Typical use | Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in (Sunmi) | Sunmi V2 / handheld / desktop POS | None — works out of the box |
| Bluetooth | Portable / mobile selling | Pair once in printer settings |
| USB | Fixed counter with a wired printer | Plug in and select |
| Network (LAN/Wi-Fi) | Shared printer for several tills | Enter printer IP + port |
Receipt content
Receipts carry your business name and logo, the invoice number, line items, taxes, discounts, totals, payment method and change — matching the standard RushFlow receipt used on web and Android.
- Business name + logo header
- Sequential invoice number
- Itemised lines with tax and discounts
- Payment method, tendered and change
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a third-party app to print receipts?
No. RushFlow prints directly from its own app to the built-in Sunmi printer or a paired Bluetooth, USB or network printer — there is no separate print utility to install.
Does RushFlow support the Sunmi built-in printer?
Yes. On Sunmi devices RushFlow drives the built-in printer natively, so receipts print out of the box with no extra hardware or setup.
Can I print to a Bluetooth or network printer?
Yes. Pair a Bluetooth thermal printer, plug in a USB printer, or point the app at a network printer’s IP address — all from the app’s printer settings.
What paper width is supported?
Common thermal widths such as 58mm and 80mm. Set the paper-width preset in printer settings so the receipt fits your roll.
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