Automatically Print PDF Reports from Your CRM or ERP with a Simple Command Line Tool
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Tired of manually printing CRM or ERP reports? Here’s how I automated PDF printing using a no-nonsense command line tool.
Monday Mornings Used to Be a Mess
Every Monday morning, I’d log in, open up my ERP system, and stare at a fresh batch of PDF reports waiting to be printed.
Sales reports. Inventory breakdowns. Financial summaries.
I’d open each one manually, hit print, select the right printer tray, change the settings, and pray it wouldn’t jam halfway through.
Sound familiar?
It was boring, repetitive, and worst of all a complete waste of time.
If your team runs on CRM or ERP software, chances are you’re stuck in the same loop.
That’s when I found VeryPDF PDFPrint Command Line. This little tool changed everything.
The Tool That Quietly Got the Job Done
I wasn’t looking for anything fancy.
Just something that could automatically print PDFs the moment my ERP spit them out.
No prompts. No popups. No manual steps.
VeryPDF PDFPrint Command Line does exactly that.
It’s a lightweight Windows-based CLI tool that prints PDFs (and loads of other formats) straight to your physical or virtual printer no need to open them in Adobe or any viewer.
Here’s how I use it, and why I think it’s a hidden gem for anyone managing large volumes of documents.
Who Needs This?
Let me be real.
This isn’t for people printing one-off PDFs from Gmail.
But if you’re working with:
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CRM or ERP systems that generate reports on the fly
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Finance teams printing invoices and balance sheets
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Warehousing and logistics departments printing pick lists and packing slips
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IT admins automating internal workflows
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Developers building reporting tools with embedded printing
this is the kind of tool you want in your corner.
How I Use It in My Setup
I’ve got a script that runs every night after the ERP finishes generating its reports.
Here’s what it does:
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Grabs the PDFs from the export folder
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Sends them to the printer with all the correct settings
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Logs the job done
All through a single command line.
Example:
Boom printed, double-sided, no touch.
Key Features That Actually Matter
Here’s where VeryPDF PDFPrint Command Line punches above its weight:
No PDF Reader Needed
It doesn’t rely on Adobe or any third-party viewers.
No GUI overhead. No loading times. Just print.
Advanced Printer Control
You can set:
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Tray/paper bin selection
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Colour vs. mono
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Page orientation
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Page range
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Margins and scaling
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Watermarks
This isn’t basic printing it’s precise, hands-off control.
Batch Printing = Sanity Saved
You can pass in multiple PDFs or run it in a loop.
Perfect if your ERP dumps 20+ reports at once.
I once batch-printed 76 separate invoices with one command.
Didn’t open a single file manually.
What Makes It Better Than the Rest?
I tried a few alternatives.
Some needed Adobe installed.
Others choked on complex layouts or didn’t support duplex.
One tool kept breaking if the file path had spaces.
VeryPDF PDFPrint Command Line just works.
It’s not bloated. It’s not buggy. And the CLI integration means I can trigger it from any script PowerShell, Python, Task Scheduler whatever fits the flow.
My Favourite Use Cases
Here are three real-world scenarios where this tool saved me:
1. Daily Report Automation
ERP creates PDFs at 3:00 AM.
By 3:05 AM, they’re printed and on the accounting team’s desk.
No one clicks a thing.
2. Warehouse Print Jobs
Orders come in via the CRM, generate pick slips, print to the back office automatically.
Less bottleneck. Fewer missed shipments.
3. Client-Facing Invoices
I had a client that needed every invoice printed with a watermark saying “DRAFT” before approval.
Used the -watermarktext flag took 5 minutes to implement.
Why I Recommend It
I’m not a VeryPDF affiliate or anything.
I’m just a guy who got tired of clicking “Print” 40 times a day.
If you’re drowning in automated PDF reports from CRMs, ERPs, or accounting systems this tool is your rope.
It’s lightweight, flexible, and does exactly what it says on the tin.
I’d highly recommend it to anyone who deals with large volumes of PDFs.
Start your free trial now and automate your PDF printing workflow
Custom Development Services by VeryPDF
Need more than just a command line print tool?
VeryPDF offers custom development for all kinds of document workflows whether it’s for Windows, Linux, macOS, mobile, or cloud systems.
They build:
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PDF Virtual Printer Drivers
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Document conversion tools
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Barcode generation and OCR solutions
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Print job capture systems
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Office-to-PDF automation
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Cloud-based viewers and digital signature platforms
You name it, they can build it.
Need something tailored? Reach out to their dev team here.
FAQs
Can I use VeryPDF PDFPrint without Adobe Reader?
Yes it prints directly from the command line. No PDF viewer required.
Does it support duplex (double-sided) printing?
Absolutely. Use the -duplex option to specify horizontal or vertical duplex.
Can I add watermarks like “CONFIDENTIAL”?
Yes. You can set watermark text, size, font, position, and colour.
Will it work on Windows Server?
Yes, it runs on everything from Windows 98 to Server 2022.
Can I trigger this from another app or script?
100%. I run it from batch files and PowerShell scripts all the time.
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ERP report automation