Install the plugin
Printlane is available as a WooCommerce extension, so ensure WooCommerce is enabled before installing the plugin.
📥 Download: Printlane Plugin on WordPress.org
Open the plugin settings
Log in to your WordPress store.
Navigate to WooCommerce > Settings.
Click the Printlane tab.
Configure the extension
Enter your Printlane Store ID (found in the Settings page of Printlane Studio).
Customize the text for the Customize button (default: Customize this product).
Customize the text for the design link in the shopping cart (default: Change design).
Click Save changes to apply your settings.
Enable the designer for a product
To make a product customizable, you must enable the Printlane Designer. Navigate to Products, then add or edit a product.
Simple products
Scroll to the Product Data section and open the General tab.
Check the Enable Printlane Designer box.
(Optional) Enter a Printlane Template ID, which uniquely identifies a template in Printlane Studio. If left blank, the product’s SKU will be used.
Click Save changes.
Visit the product’s detail page in your WordPress store to verify the setup.
Variation products
Scroll down to the Product Data area and activate the General tab.
Tick the Enable Printlane designer checkbox.
Activate the Variations tab.
For each variation, optionally enter a Printlane Template ID or enter an SKU. This is a unique reference to a Template in Printlane studio.
Save your changes
Visit the product's detail page in your Wordpress store
Did your Add to cart button not change to a Customize button? Please contact Printlane Support.
Link the Designer to a different Button
If you want to link the Printlane Designer to a different button on your product page (e.g., having both an “Add to Cart” and a “Personalize” button), follow these steps:
Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
Navigate to WooCommerce > Settings.
Click the Printlane tab.
Find the Button Selector field.
Enter the CSS selector for the button you want to use. Ensure the selector is unique to the button that should open the designer. For example: If the button has an ID of
custom-design-btn, enter#custom-design-btnin the field.Click Save to apply your changes.
📌 Need help with CSS selectors? Refer to CSS Selectors on MDN Web Docs.
By following these steps, you can ensure the Printlane Designer is triggered by your preferred button, enhancing the shopping experience for your customers.
Frequently asked questions
The WP Rocket caching plugin breaks Printlane, how can I fix this?
The Minify JavaScript Files feature in WP Rocket may cause Printlane to load with an incorrect domain.
To prevent this, exclude Printlane’s JavaScript file from minification:
Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
Navigate to Settings > WP Rocket.
Open the File Optimization tab.
Scroll to the Excluded JavaScript Files section.
In the text box, enter
printlane.comto exclude it from minification.Click Save Changes.
This ensures Printlane functions correctly alongside WP Rocket.