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# Print Name

> Override the printed name of storekit products and modifiers on kitchen tickets. Use abbreviations, internal codes, or kitchen-specific terminology for clarity.

Print Name lets you display a different name on kitchen tickets than what customers see on your menu. This is useful for abbreviations, internal codes, or kitchen-specific terminology.

<Info>
  Print Name only applies to **Direct Printing** (cloud printing). POS integrations use the regular product name.
</Info>

## How It Works

When a product or modifier has a print name set:

* Customers see the regular **Name** on your online menu
* Direct printing tickets display the **Print Name** instead

### Example

| Field          | Value                                               |
| -------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| **Name**       | Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Parmesan Croutons |
| **Print Name** | GC Caesar                                           |

* Menu shows: "Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Parmesan Croutons"
* Ticket shows: "GC Caesar"

## Setting Print Name

1. Go to your [storekit dashboard](https://dashboard.storekit.com)
2. Navigate to **Menu**
3. Click into a product
4. In the **Print Name** field, enter the kitchen-friendly name
5. Click **Save**

<Tip>
  Leave Print Name empty to use the regular product name on tickets.
</Tip>

## Where Print Name Applies

Print Name can be set on:

| Item Type           | Effect                             |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| **Products**        | Overrides product name on tickets  |
| **Modifiers**       | Overrides modifier name on tickets |
| **Modifier Groups** | Overrides group header on tickets  |

## Use Cases

### Abbreviations

Shorten long menu names for faster ticket reading:

* "Southern Fried Chicken Burger" → "SFC Burger"
* "Extra Large" → "XL"
* "Gluten Free Bun" → "GF Bun"

### Internal Codes

Match your existing kitchen terminology:

* "The Big Breakfast" → "BB1"
* "Chef's Special Pasta" → "CSP"

### Station Indicators

Include prep station hints:

* "Margherita Pizza" → "MARG \[OVEN]"
* "Fresh Orange Juice" → "OJ \[BAR]"

## Best Practices

* **Keep it short** - Tickets have limited space; aim for 15-20 characters max
* **Be consistent** - Use the same abbreviation patterns across your menu
* **Train staff** - Ensure kitchen team knows the abbreviations
* **Test first** - Print a test order to verify names display correctly