Shopify
Print on Demand – Connect or Become a Printer
The Print on Demand feature in Shopify’s Build A Gang Sheet app allows you to connect with other shops to fulfill orders or become a printer yourself. This is a great way to expand your offerings and generate additional revenue streams, whether by outsourcing products you don’t print or by producing for others.
Overview
Connect with other shops to fulfill orders if you'd like to offer products that you don't print yourself. You can also sign up to print for other shops that may want to offer a product you have, but they do not. This setup is ideal for diversifying your business and creating new profit channels.
Selecting a Printer
- In your Shopify admin, navigate to the Build A Gang Sheet app. Within the app, select the tab on the left labeled “Print on Demand.”
- Click “Select Printer.”
- Scroll through the list of available printers and choose one based on the product you’d like to offer and your preferred price per square inch.
- Click “Connect” on the printer of your choosing. Select the product you want to link, then click “Select” followed by “Send Request.”
Once your request is sent, the shop you selected will be able to review it. You can check the request status on the Print on Demand page:
- Pending – The printer has not yet reviewed your request.
- Accepted – Your request has been approved and the connection is active.
Becoming a Printer
- From your Shopify admin, open the Build A Gang Sheet app. In the sidebar, click “Print on Demand.”
- Select “Become a Printer.”
- Complete the required form on Google Docs. Please ensure all information is filled out accurately and entirely for a smooth onboarding process.
Google Docs Form – Print on Demand - You will receive an email notification once your application has been approved.
- After approval, check your Print on Demand tab for incoming connection requests. Approve or deny them as necessary.
**Please note that all invoicing will need to be handled manually from the printer. Once you recieve an order, you will need to manually invoice the shop the order comes from.
Why Use Print on Demand?
- Expand your product range without managing in-house production.
- Generate new revenue streams by becoming a printer for others.
- Build partnerships with other shops in the Shopify ecosystem.
- Streamline operations through automated order sharing and fulfillment.