PrintEase is a fully automated print service system that allows students to upload PDFs, pay via Razorpay, and get their documents printed automatically - no manual verification needed.

• Instant Upload: Upload PDF files up to 10MB
• Flexible Print Settings: Choose color mode, duplex, copies, orientation, and pages per sheet
• Automated Payment: Pay via UPI, cards, wallets, or net banking through Razorpay
• Automatic Printing: Documents print immediately after successful payment verification
• Mobile-Friendly: Works seamlessly on iOS and Android devices

1. Student uploads PDF and selects print settings
2. System calculates total based on settings and page count
3. Razorpay checkout opens for payment (UPI, GPay, PhonePe, Paytm, Cards)
4. After successful payment, signature is verified
5. Document automatically prints to the configured printer
6. File is deleted after printing for privacy

• Backend: Flask (Python)
• Payment Gateway: Razorpay
• PDF Processing: PyPDF2
• OS-Level Printing: System print commands

• Python 3.11+
• A Razorpay account (Sign up for test mode)
• A printer configured on the machine that runs PrintEase

PrintEase sends jobs through the operating system's default printer. Before accepting payments, verify that the server can print a test PDF:

• Linux: Install and configure CUPS so the lp command is available and a default printer is set.
• macOS: Configure a default printer; PrintEase uses the built-in lpr command.
• Windows: Install the pywin32 package (pip install pywin32) and configure a default printer.

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Rishet11/PrintEase.git
   cd PrintEase

2. Create virtual environment:

   python3 -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Configure environment variables:

   • Copy .env.example to .env:

     cp .env.example .env

   • Edit .env and add your Razorpay test credentials:

     RAZORPAY_KEY_ID=rzp_test_YOUR_KEY_ID
     RAZORPAY_KEY_SECRET=YOUR_KEY_SECRET
     SECRET_KEY=your-random-secret-key
     

5. Run the application:

   python app.py

6. Access the app:

   • By default, open http://localhost:5001.
   • If you use the provided .env file, it sets PORT=10000; open http://localhost:10000 instead.
   • On mobile (same network), replace localhost with your computer's IP address and use the same port.

1. Go to Razorpay Dashboard
2. Sign up or log in
3. Switch to Test Mode (toggle in top navigation)
4. Go to Settings → API Keys
5. Generate test keys
6. Copy Key ID and Key Secret to your .env file

In test mode, use these credentials:

Test UPI:

• UPI ID: success@razorpay

Test Cards:

• Card Number: 4111 1111 1111 1111
• CVV: Any 3 digits
• Expiry: Any future date

Edit config.py to change prices:

PRICE_BW_PER_PAGE = 2      # ₹2 per B&W page
PRICE_COLOR_PER_PAGE = 10  # ₹10 per color page
DUPLEX_DISCOUNT = 0.20     # 20% off for double-sided

Recommended for Physical Printing:

• Deploy with Cloudflare Tunnel (Best reliability)
• Other Alternatives (ngrok, zrok, Pinggy, etc.)

Cloud Hosting (No Physical Printing):

• Deploy to Railway
• Deploy to Render

• Always use HTTPS in production
• Keep your Razorpay secret key secure
• Switch to live mode only after thorough testing
• Files are automatically deleted after printing

MIT License. See LICENSE for the full text.