How to Print Receipts from Android Phone — Complete Guide 2026

June 27, 2026 5 min read

Printing receipts from your Android phone is simpler than you think — all you need is a Bluetooth thermal printer and a free app. Whether you run a small shop, food stall, delivery service, or take payments on the go, this guide shows you exactly how to print professional receipts from Android in minutes.

What You Need to Print Receipts from Android

A Bluetooth thermal printer — 58mm or 80mm (any brand: Rongta, Xprinter, GOOJPRT, iDPRT, etc.)
Thermal receipt paper — 58mm or 80mm rolls (cheap and widely available)
An Android phone — Android 5.0 or above
Simple Bluetooth Printer — free app on Google Play

Bluetooth thermal printers cost between ₹800–₹3,000 (around $10–$35) and are available on Amazon, Flipkart, Shopee, and Tokopedia. They use thermal paper — no ink, no cartridges, very low cost per receipt.

How to Print Receipts from Android Phone — Step by Step

Step 1 — Download Simple Bluetooth Printer

Install Simple Bluetooth Printer from Google Play. It is free and takes about 30 seconds to install.

Step 2 — Pair the printer with your Android phone

Open Android Settings → Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth on and wait for your printer to appear in the scan list. Tap the printer name to pair. Enter PIN 0000 or 1234 if prompted.

Step 3 — Connect in the app

Open Simple Bluetooth Printer. Tap Select Printer and choose your paired thermal printer. You will see a green connected indicator.

Step 4 — Create your receipt format

You have three ways to create a receipt:

Type it directly — use the text editor to type your shop name, item, price, total, and thank-you message
Use a template — tap Templates and pick a pre-built receipt format. Edit the details and save it for reuse every day
Use AI — tap AI Template, describe your receipt in plain text (e.g., “receipt for grocery shop with 5 item lines, GST, and total”), and the app generates a formatted template instantly

Step 5 — Print

Tap Print. Your receipt prints on the thermal printer in 2–3 seconds. That is it.

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How to Create a Receipt Template for Daily Use

Instead of typing your shop details every time, save a receipt template once and reuse it forever. Here is a sample receipt structure you can copy and modify:

     TOKO BERKAH JAYA
  Jl. Sudirman No. 12, Jakarta
     Tel: 0812-3456-7890
================================
Receipt: [[counter]]
Date: [[date]]  Time: [[time]]
================================
#[[item1]] ............. #[[price1]]
#[[item2]] ............. #[[price2]]
#[[item3]] ............. #[[price3]]
--------------------------------
TOTAL .................. #[[total]]
PPN (11%) .............. #[[tax]]
================================
  TERIMA KASIH - VISIT AGAIN!
================================

In this template:

[[counter]] — auto-increments the receipt number every time you print (001, 002, 003…)
[[date]] and [[time]] — auto-fill with today’s date and current time
#[[item1]], #[[price1]] etc. — dynamic fields that prompt you to enter values before printing

Save this template with a name like “Daily Receipt”. Every time you print, the app fills in the date, time, and receipt number automatically — you just type the item names and prices.

Receipt Printing Use Cases

Shops and Retail Stores

Print itemised receipts with product names, quantities, prices, and GST/PPN tax. Use the [[counter]] placeholder for automatic receipt numbering. Your shop name and address auto-fill from the saved template.

Restaurants and Food Stalls

Print kitchen order tickets (KOT) and customer bills. Use templates with item lines for food orders. Print table numbers and order times.

Delivery and Logistics

Print delivery receipts with customer name, address, order details, and confirmation number. Use dynamic placeholders — enter delivery address before each print.

Field Agents and Collections

Print payment receipts on-site when collecting dues. Record amount, payment method, date, and agent name.

Events and Ticketing

Print entry tickets or token numbers with auto-incrementing serial numbers. Use the [[counter]] placeholder for automatic token numbering.

Tips for Better Receipt Printing on Android

Use Strict Mode — prevents character encoding issues, especially for non-English text (Tamil, Hindi, Indonesian, Chinese)
Save your templates — create and save one template per use case so you never have to type your shop name again
Use [[counter]] for receipt numbers — it auto-increments and formats as 001, 002, 003, keeping your receipts organised
Keep the printer close — Bluetooth range is up to 10 metres, but closer is more reliable
Load paper correctly — the shiny side of thermal paper must face the print head, or it will print blank pages

What Users Say

“Very helpful — I just type on the phone and print. So easy to use.” — Verified user, Google Play ★★★★★

“Great application that really helps my business. Very easy to use.” — Verified user, Google Play ★★★★★

“Finally found the Bluetooth printer app that works with older Android phones too.” — Verified user, Google Play ★★★★★

“The simplest and easiest to use. I tried many applications — this one is the best.” — Verified user, Google Play ★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I print receipts from my Android phone without a computer?

Yes. With Simple Bluetooth Printer and a Bluetooth thermal printer, your Android phone connects directly to the printer. No computer, no Wi-Fi, no internet required.

What kind of printer do I need to print receipts from Android?

You need a Bluetooth thermal printer — 58mm or 80mm. These are widely available for under ₹2,000 ($25) on Amazon and local electronics stores. Any ESC/POS Bluetooth thermal printer works with Simple Bluetooth Printer.

Can I print receipts with my shop name and logo?

Yes. Save your shop name and address in a receipt template — they auto-fill on every print. For logos, use the image printing feature to add your logo at the top of each receipt.

Does Simple Bluetooth Printer add GST automatically?

The app does not calculate GST automatically, but you can add a GST line to your template and use a dynamic placeholder (like #[[gst]]) to enter the amount before printing. For automatic GST calculation, check out Simple Invoice Maker.

Can I print 100 receipts in one go?

Yes. Use the batch print feature and set the number of copies. If each receipt needs a unique serial number, the [[counter]] placeholder increments automatically for every copy.

Start Printing Receipts from Android Today — Free

Download Simple Bluetooth Printer on Google Play — free, 500K+ downloads, 4.5★. Also available on the App Store for iPhone.

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