Print Product Guide

Print Product Guide is a WooCommerce Plugin that allows store owners to attach custom product-specific PDF guides with customer orders. These guides can include usage instructions, warranty details, safety notes, or any information the customer needs after purchase.

This plugin is ideal for products that require:

  • Installation instructions
  • Usage guidance
  • Warranty information
  • Visual stepโ€‘byโ€‘step setup

Installation

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To start using a product from WooCommerce.com, you can use the โ€œAdd to storeโ€ functionality on the order confirmation page or the My subscriptions section in your account.

  1. Navigate to My subscriptions.
  2. Find the Add to store button next to the product youโ€™re planning to install.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen, and the product will be automatically added to your store.

Alternative options and more information at:
Managing WooCommerce.com subscriptions.

Adding a WooCommerce.com subscription to your store

How the Plugin Works

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  • Admin creates or edits a WooCommerce product.
  • Admin configures the Product Guide from the product edit page.
  • Customer purchases the product.
  • A custom PDF guide is generated for that product.
  • Customer downloads the PDF from the order page.

Setup and Configuration

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Navigate to: Products โ†’ Edit Product โ†’ Product Guide tab

This tab contains all options related to the PDF guide.

PDF Main Title

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This is the main heading displayed at the top of the PDF.

Intro Title & Description

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Used to introduce the product guide.

Installation Setup Title

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This heading appears above the installation steps section.

Product Info Label

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This label is used for the product information section inside the PDF.

Warranty Settings

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Warranty Period

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Select the warranty duration:

  • 3 Months
  • 6 Months
  • 1 Year
  • 2 Years

Warranty Label

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Displayed as the section heading for warranty detail

Warranty ID Prefix

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You can generate a unique warranty ID using shortcodes:

  • {time} โ€“ Current timestamp
  • {product_id} โ€“ WooCommerce product ID
  • {order_id} โ€“ Customer order ID

Example Format:

WRT-{product_id}-{order_id}

Each customer receives a unique warranty ID in their PDF.

Additional Information Sections

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You can add unlimited information blocks, each containing:

  • Title
  • Description

Common use cases:

  • Safety instructions
  • Usage tips
  • Maintenance notes
  • Legal disclaimers

Click + Add Information to add more sections.

Installation Steps

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Installation steps allow admins to visually explain setup.

Each step includes:

  • Step title
  • Description
  • Optional image

You can:

  • Add unlimited steps
  • Reorder steps
  • Delete steps

Images help reduce customer confusion and support requests.

Print Product Settings

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Go to WooCommerce โ†’ Print Product tab in the WordPress admin panel.

PDF Header

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  • Enable Header: Show or hide the PDF header
  • Header Type:
    • Site Logo
    • Site Name (text)
  • Site Logo: Upload logo from Media Library
  • Site Text: Custom header text

Contact Information

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  • Show store address, email, and phone number in the PDF

Signature

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  • Enable Signature: Add signature at the end of the PDF
  • Signature Type:
    • Text Signature
    • Image Signature

Button Settings

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  • Download PDF button text
  • Button text color
  • Button background color

Customer Experience

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After purchase:

  • The customer sees the Product Guide PDF in their order details
  • The PDF is downloadable
  • The guide is specific to the purchased product

Best Practices

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  • Keep installation steps short and clear
  • Use images wherever possible
  • Write guides assuming the customer is a beginner
  • Include safety or warning notes when needed

How to Use the Product Guide PDF

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  • After purchasing a product with a guide.
  • Go to your Order Details in your WooCommerce account.
  • Find the purchased product and click the Download Product Guide Button.
  • You can also download it to your device for offline access.
  • Read the Intro Section to understand product overview and important notes.
  • Follow the Installation Steps, which include step-by-step instructions with optional images.
  • Check Additional Information Sections for tips, maintenance, and safety instructions.
  • Review the Warranty Section for warranty details and unique Warranty ID.

Troubleshooting

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PDF not showing?

  • Ensure the product has a guide configured
  • Confirm WooCommerce is active

Images not appearing?

  • Make sure images are uploaded via the Media Library
  • Only PNG and JPEG/JPG image formats are supported

FAQs

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Help customers by answering commonly asked questions.

What is Print Product Guide?

  • It is a WooCommerce plugin that lets you attach custom PDF guides to products which customers can download after purchase. These PDFs can include installation steps, usage instructions, warranty details, and more.

Where do customers find the product guide?

  • After purchase, customers will see a Download PDF Guide link in their Order Details page in their WooCommerce account.

How do I configure a product guide?

  • Go to Products โ†’ Edit Product โ†’ Product Guide tab, then add titles, instructions, warranty info, installation steps, and additional sections.

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