Duplicating a Print Rule

Duplicating a Print Rule is useful when you want to create a new rule based on an existing configuration without rebuilding everything from the beginning.

The duplicate keeps the original rule settings so you can modify only the differences.

1. Open Print Rules

In your WordPress dashboard, go to:

Deviking Order Autoprint → Print Rules

Find the rule you want to copy.

2. Click Duplicate

Use the available rule action:

Duplicate Rule

A new rule will be created using the configuration of the original rule.

3. What Is Copied

The duplicate includes the existing rule configuration, such as:

• Order status trigger
• Conditions
• Device
• Printer
• Template
• Paper format
• Copies
• Printer settings
• Layout sections
• Visible fields
• Branding
• Custom text
• Footer
• Fallback printer settings

This makes duplication especially useful for similar workflows.

4. The Duplicated Rule Is Disabled by Default

The new duplicated rule is created as:

Disabled

This prevents it from immediately creating additional print jobs before you have reviewed and modified it.

Edit the duplicate first, then enable it when it is ready.

5. Rename the Duplicate

Give the duplicated rule a clear name.

For example, if the original rule is:

Warehouse Packing List

you could duplicate it and rename the copy to:

Express Warehouse Packing List

6. Modify Only What Is Different

After duplication, change only the settings required for the new workflow.

For example:

Original Rule

• Processing
• Standard Shipping
• Warehouse Printer

Duplicated Rule

• Processing
• Express Shipping
• Priority Warehouse Printer

The template, branding and layout can remain the same.

7. Useful Duplication Examples

Duplicating rules is useful when creating:

• Similar rules for different printers
• Rules for different shipping methods
• Rules for different countries or regions
• A4 and thermal versions of the same document
• Separate rules for different product categories
• Similar workflows for different departments

8. Review Conditions Carefully

Before enabling the duplicated rule, review all conditions.

Because the duplicate keeps the original settings, it may otherwise overlap with the original rule.

This could cause the same order to create more than one print job.

9. Enable the New Rule

When the duplicate is configured correctly, enable it and save your changes.

It will then participate in automatic printing independently from the original rule.