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This is the map of the CloudPrint product documentation. Start with the quickstart if this is your first integration; use the guides to understand the workflow and the versioned API reference while writing code.

## Path to the first verified print Follow these steps in order for a reliable first print. Each page covers the API call and the checks needed in production.
  1. Understand the printing flow

    See what runs in your backend, in CloudPrint and on the computer connected to the printer.

  2. Authenticate the backend

    Create API Credentials and exchange them for a short-lived OAuth2 access token.

  3. Connect an agent and choose a printer

    Discover available printer queues and persist the stable printer_id.

  4. Prepare a print-ready document

    Upload PDF or explicit RAW printer-language data using the appropriate input method.

  5. Create and verify the print job

    Use idempotency, persist print_job_id and poll until the job is printed or failed.

## Reference and production topics Use these pages after the first print when implementing a specific workflow or preparing the integration for production.
CloudPrint API v1 referenceBuild a CloudPrint integration with versioned, indexable documentation for authentication, printers, documents, print jobs, errors and retries. CloudPrint API errors and retriesHandle CloudPrint API status codes, machine-readable errors, rate limits, request tracing and safe retry decisions. Idempotent print-job creationPrevent duplicate physical prints when retrying CloudPrint print-job requests after a timeout or network failure. Troubleshoot agents, printers and print jobsDiagnose CloudPrint integration problems by request ID, job status, agent connectivity, printer capabilities and API error code. Print from a web application to a local printerAdd reliable local printing to a SaaS or web application without exposing printer ports or relying on the browser print dialog. Print shipping labels from your applicationSend carrier-generated PDF or ZPL shipping labels from an ecommerce, WMS or ERP backend to the correct local label printer.
## What your system sends to CloudPrint

Your server calls the CloudPrint Public API. The local agent keeps an outbound connection and sends a print-ready PDF, or RAW data with an explicitly selected printer language, to the chosen printer. CloudPrint does not generate carrier labels, and you do not need to expose printer ports to the internet.