Customer guide

Scan. Upload. Print. That's it.

No app, no account and no waiting. Here's how anyone can print at a Printist-enabled shop in seconds. Hover any step to see the details.

Send via QR code

  1. Walk into a Printist shop01

    Look for the Printist QR stand at the counter of a participating print shop near you.

  2. Scan the QR with your phone02

    Open your camera and scan. The upload page opens in your browser—no app and no account needed.

  3. Choose your document03

    Pick a PDF or a photo from your phone. Any supported file works.

  4. Send it to the counter04

    Upload and wait for the confirmation with your job reference.

  5. The shop prints it05

    Your file drops into the shop's live queue and the owner prints it on the spot.

  6. Collect your prints & pay06

    Pick up your copies and pay the shop directly. Your phone number stays private.

  1. Open the shop's WhatsApp01

    Find the WhatsApp number on the counter stand and open the chat.

  2. Send the document02

    Send a PDF, JPG or PNG file directly from your phone.

  3. The shop prints it03

    Your file lands in the shop's live queue and is printed.

  4. Collect & pay04

    Pick up your prints at the counter and pay directly.

Share files, not your number
No phone number needed

Customers just scan, upload and print. No app, no signup, and their number stays private.

Just need something printed?

Next time you visit a participating print shop, look for the Printist QR at the counter. Scan, upload and collect your prints—without sharing your phone number.

The upload page, start to finish

Scan the QR. Choose a file. Check the preview.

The shop QR opens the upload page in your phone browser — no app and no account. Pick a PDF, Word file or photo, verify it in Preview, then upload it to the shop or send it on WhatsApp.

Before you choose a file
01Before you choose a file

Scan the shop QR and tap Upload File. PDF, Word, JPG and PNG are supported.

After you choose a file
02After you choose a file

Check the file name and size, open Preview to verify the pages, then use Upload to shop or Send via WhatsApp.

  • Scan the QR with any phone camera — no app needed
  • Preview the document before you send it
  • Upload to the shop queue or send via WhatsApp