
Print from Bubble.io: PrintNode API Integration Guide
Learn how to connect your Bubble.io app to network printers using PrintNode's API. This tutorial covers the critical authentication setup using HTTP BASIC auth (not standard API key headers), explores two file delivery methods—URI hosting versus Base64 encoding—and reveals security considerations for private documents. Plus, discover the best PDF generation plugins for Bubble.io including Cranford Tech, AllShots, and Templated to create print-ready invoices and receipts. Perfect for no-code founders building point-of-sale systems, booking platforms, or any web app requiring automated printing capabilities.
What You'll Learn
Master PrintNode Authentication: Configure HTTP BASIC auth correctly in Bubble.io's API Connector by placing your API key in the username field, avoiding the common header mistake that blocks most beginners.
Choose Your File Delivery Method: Understand when to use URI hosting versus Base64 encoding for PDFs, including how to prevent browser crashes when initializing Base64 calls in the API Connector.
Generate Print-Ready PDFs: Discover professional PDF creation plugins like Cranford Tech that produce sharp text and proper page breaks, avoiding low-resolution screenshot-based solutions that compromise print quality.



















