Archiving printers is a simple way to keep your active printer list clear and organized. With Printer Archiving, you can hide unused, broken, or relocated printers from your day-to-day dropdowns while preserving all past print records.
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When to Use Printer Archiving
Use this feature when you want to clean up your printer list, such as:
Removing broken or retired printers
Clearing duplicate or outdated devices
Cleaning up offline printers that clutter dropdowns
Tip: Archiving does not delete history. You’ll still see all print records in past orders and reports.
How to Archive a Printer
Step 1 – Open Your Profile Menu
From your Lovingly dashboard, click the Profile icon in the bottom-left corner.
Step 2 – Go to Settings & Preferences
Select Settings & Preferences.
Step 3 – Select Printing
In the left-hand menu, click Printing under Preferences.
Step 4 – Choose a Section
Select either New Order Notification or SuperTicket to view your printer list.
Step 5 – Archive the Printer
Locate the printer you want to archive and click the red Archive Printer icon.
Step 6 – Confirm
A confirmation modal will appear:
"Ready to archive [printer name]? Archiving will hide it from all dropdowns and/or selection lists—but it will stay visible in past orders and reports."
Click Yes, Archive to confirm.
What Happens After Archiving
Printer is removed from all drop downs and selection lists.
Historical print job logs remain fully intact.
If the archived printer was set as default, the system clears that assignment automatically.
Works with offline and duplicate printer connections.
Activity logs record who archived the printer and when.
FAQ
Will archiving delete my printer’s history?
No. All historical records remain intact. Archiving only hides printers from active use.
Can I unarchive a printer?
Yes. Contact Lovingly Support to restore any archived printer.
What if the archived printer was my default printer?
The system automatically clears default assignments and notifies you to select a new default.
Printer Archiving keeps your active printer list clean and clutter-free, while ensuring you never lose valuable print history or reporting data.