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Estimates: How to Preview, Download, & Print
Estimates: How to Preview, Download, & Print

Print an estimate or invoice from your mobile app on the iPhone.

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Written by Nate H
Updated over a week ago

How to Preview, Download, & Print Estimates

In Housecall Pro, managing estimates is simple and efficient. Whether you need to review an estimate you’ve created, download it for client sharing, or print a hard copy for documentation, the process is seamless.

This article will walk you through how to view the details of any estimate, download it as a PDF, and print it directly from your account. These easy steps ensure you can quickly provide estimates to clients and maintain accurate records for your business.



Preview, Download, & Print Estimates: HCP Web Portal


Preview an Estimate: HCP Web Portal

To preview an estimate in the HCP web portal:

  • Open an estimate to view the Estimate Details page.

  • Click the Send icon (paper airplane) in the Action bar at the top.

  • And that's it! You'll then be directed to the Estimate preview.


Download an Estimate: HCP Web Portal

To download an estimate from the HCP web portal:

  • Open an estimate to view the Estimate Details page.

  • Click the Send icon (paper airplane) in the Action bar at the top of the Estimate Details page.

  • Click the gray download icon (downward-facing arrow over a line) at the top of the invoice.

  • The file will be downloaded as a PDF to your computer.


Print an Estimate: HCP Web Portal

To print an estimate from the HCP web portal:

  • Open an estimate to view the Estimate Details page.

  • Click the printer icon in the Estimate section at the top of the page.

  • A new tab & Print window will open.

  • Select your printing options in the Print window.

  • Click Print in the bottom right corner.

    • You can choose a printer to print a physical copy of the invoice or select Save as PDF to download the invoice as a PDF document.



Preview, Download, & Print Estimates: HCP Mobile App


Preview an Estimate: HCP Mobile App (iOS)

To preview an estimate in the HCP mobile app on iPhones/iPads:

  • Open an Estimate to view the Estimate Details page.

  • Tap the Send icon (paper airplane) at the top of your screen.

  • And that's it! You'll then be directed to the Estimate preview.


Download/Print an Estimate: HCP Mobile App (iOS)

To download or print an estimate from the HCP mobile app on iPhone/iPad:

  • Open an estimate to view the Estimate Details page.

  • Tap the Send icon (paper airplane) at the top of your screen.

  • Tap the Printer icon under the blue Next button.

To download a digital copy of the estimate to your device:

  • Tap the share icon at the top of the Options screen.

  • Select Save to Files to download the invoice as a PDF file on your iPhone or iPad.

Keep in mind:

  • Your phone must have AirPrint enabled and be connected to a printer. You will not be able to use a cord to connect your phone and the printer.

  • You must have Admin/Owner permissions to print from your iPhone/iPad.

To print a physical copy of the estimate:

  • Tap the printer icon at the top of the Estimate screen.

  • Select a printer by tapping Printer at the top of the Options screen.

  • Use the plus/minus buttons to increase or decrease the number of copies to print.

  • Use the Range option to choose which pages to print.

  • Select Paper Size to choose from the following paper size options:

    • A3

    • A4

    • B5

    • JIS B5

    • Legal

    • Letter

    • Tabloid

  • Select Layout to set the following layout options:

    • Pages per sheet

    • Border

    • Flip horizontally

  • Once your settings are selected, tap Print in the top-right corner of your screen and the invoice will be printed directly from your iPhone or iPad.


Preview an Estimate: HCP Mobile App (Android)

To preview an estimate in the HCP mobile app on Android:

  • Open an Estimate to view the Estimate Details page.

  • Tap the Send icon (paper airplane) at the top of your screen.

  • And that's it! You'll then be directed to the Estimate preview.


Download/Print an Estimate: HCP Mobile App (Android)

To download or print an estimate from the HCP mobile app on Android:

  • Open an estimate to view the Estimate Details page.

  • Tap the Send icon (paper airplane) at the top of your screen.

  • Tap the Printer icon under the blue Next button.

  • To download:

    • Tap the "Select printer" drop-down at the top of your screen.

    • Select "Save as PDF."

    • Tap the download PDF icon.

  • To print:

    • Tap the "Select printer" drop-down at the top of your screen.

    • Select a printer, the number of copies, and the paper size you'd like to print.

    • Tap Print.

Please Note: Your phone must be connected to a printer, and Cloud Print must be enabled. You cannot connect a cord from the phone to a printer to print your invoice.


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