3D Print Quote Intake Methods for Online Shops

getPrintiv is built for 3D print shop owners and operators who sell catalog items and custom work online. It helps shops receive quote requests, review customer submissions, manage catalog items, and move approved work through order fulfillment.

Quote request intake methods

A getPrintiv quote request can start in several ways. A customer can begin a request with:

. a model upload

. a reference URL

. an image upload

. a scan request

Each quote request also requires an email or phone contact. This gives the shop a way to follow up with the customer if more information is needed.

Catalog items and custom work

getPrintiv works with both catalog items and custom work. Public catalog items can come from approved quote work or from parts that an admin publishes for public visibility.

This gives shops a way to show available items while still allowing custom quote requests from customers.

Shop setup

Creating a getPrintiv shop requires Google sign-in, a shop name, and a shop URL slug. A getPrintiv shop uses a hosted subdomain based on the shop slug.

For example, a shop can use its own getPrintiv subdomain for its storefront.

Reviewing quote requests

A quote request is not an automatic approval. The shop reviews customer submissions before deciding whether the work can move forward.

The shop can approve or reject quote requests. Approved quote work can then move forward in the shop workflow.

Order fulfillment statuses

getPrintiv uses fulfillment statuses to help track order progress. These statuses include:

. new

. queued

. printing

. quality check

. ready

. out for delivery

. delivered

. archived

These statuses help the shop understand where an order is in the fulfillment process.

Why this matters for 3D print shops

3D print shops often receive different types of customer requests. Some customers send model files. Others send links, images, scan details, or choose catalog items.

A clear intake and review process helps the shop collect the right details, review the work, approve requests, and track fulfillment steps in one workflow.

Final summary

getPrintiv helps 3D print shop owners and operators manage quote intake for catalog items and custom work. Customers can start requests with model uploads, reference URLs, image uploads, or scan requests, while the shop reviews submissions, approves work, and tracks orders through fulfillment statuses.