What is the shortcut key to print an invoice in Tally Prime?

In Tally Prime, press Ctrl+P to print the current open voucher or report directly. To print from a list or menu screen without opening the voucher, press Alt+P.

How do I preview an invoice before printing in Tally Prime?

After pressing Ctrl+P on an invoice, click 'Preview' on screen or press 'I' on your keyboard. To zoom into the preview, press Alt+Z.

How do I adjust print margins (top, bottom, left) in Tally Prime?

After pressing Ctrl+P, click 'Configure' (or press C). Type 'Margin' in the search bar. Select 'Top Margin on normal format' or 'Left Margin' and specify your desired margin in inches or millimetres (e.g., 0.50 inch or 12 mm).

How do I print a company logo on sales invoices in Tally Prime?

Go to Gateway of Tally > Alt+P (Print) > Configuration. Set 'Include Company Logo' to 'Yes' and specify the image file path (BMP or JPEG format, recommended size 96 x 80 pixels).

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Tally Prime Invoice Printing Guide: Shortcuts & Margins

Whether you are printing GST tax invoices for clients, physical delivery challans for logistics, or supplier payment vouchers for internal sign-offs, professional print formatting in Tally Prime is a daily operational necessity. A poorly aligned invoice with clipped margins or missing bank details damages your brand credibility and causes customer disputes.

Tally Prime redesigned the print workflow compared to legacy Tally.ERP 9. This comprehensive SOP covers the essential keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+P vs. Alt+P), how to adjust print margins for letterhead paper, configure multi-page invoices, and include statutory GST declarations.

Quick Answer: What Are the Key Invoice Print Shortcuts in Tally Prime?

Current screen print: Ctrl+P. Menu/report print: Alt+P. Print Preview: Press 'I' (or Alt+I). Zoom in preview: Alt+Z. Print configuration: Press 'C'. Set margins via Configure > Top/Left Margin.

Ctrl+P: Prints the voucher or report currently open on your screen.
Alt+P: Opens the global Top-Bar print menu from anywhere in Tally Prime.
Letterhead Setup: Set 'Space to leave on top of page' to 1.5–2.0 inches in print configuration.
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1. Complete Invoice Print Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet
2. Configuring Print Margins for Plain Paper vs. Letterhead
3. Adding Company Logo & Header Customization
4. Mandatory GST Tax Invoice Print Elements
5. Handling Multi-Page & Comprehensive Print Formats

1. Complete Invoice Print Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet

Mastering these keyboard shortcuts significantly speeds up billing at commercial dispatch counters:

Action	Shortcut Key	Function / Usage
Print Current Screen	Ctrl + P	Immediately opens print dialogue for the active invoice.
Print Menu (Top Bar)	Alt + P	Opens the global Print dropdown menu from anywhere.
Preview Invoice	I (or Alt + I)	Opens on-screen PDF print preview before sending to printer.
Zoom Preview	Alt + Z	Toggles between 100% full view and enlarged zoom.
Configure Settings	C	Opens margin, header, and line-item formatting list.

2. Configuring Print Margins for Plain Paper vs. Letterhead

If your company prints invoices on pre-printed letterheads with your brand logo and address embossed on the header, you must adjust the top margin so invoice text does not overlap:

Open the invoice in alter or display mode and press Ctrl + P.
Press C (Configure).
In the search field, type Margin.
For Pre-Printed Letterhead: Select Space to leave on top of page (for Letterhead) and enter 1.75 in or 45 mm (adjust according to your stationery). Also set Include Company Name & Address to No so Tally does not print duplicate headers.
For Plain A4 Paper: Keep Top Margin at 0.25 in or 6 mm, and Left Margin at 0.25 in to maximize line items per page.
Press Escape to return to the print screen, then press I to preview.

3. Adding Company Logo & Header Customization

To print your company logo directly on plain paper invoices in Tally Prime:

Press Alt + P (Print) on Gateway of Tally > select Configuration.
Set Include Company Logo to Yes.
Enter the full local file path where your logo image is stored (e.g. C:\TallyData\logo.jpg).
Ensure the image is in JPEG or BMP format with a recommended aspect ratio of 96 × 80 pixels.

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4. Mandatory GST Tax Invoice Print Elements

Under Rule 46 of the CGST Rules, a valid GST tax invoice must include specific printed fields. In Tally Prime print configuration (press C after Ctrl+P), verify that the following options are set to Yes:

Show HSN/SAC Summary: Prints the mandatory HSN break-up table showing taxable value, CGST, SGST, and IGST percentages.
Show Bank Details: Prints company bank account name, IFSC code, and branch for prompt customer payments.
Show Buyer GSTIN & State Code: Essential for valid Input Tax Credit claims by your customer.
Show Terms & Conditions / Jurisdiction: Prints your custom billing declarations and jurisdiction notes at the bottom.

5. Handling Multi-Page & Comprehensive Print Formats

When an invoice contains 20+ stock items, Tally automatically paginates. To optimize multi-page print layouts:

Enable Print in Simple Format if you want a compact single-page layout without detailed item descriptions.
Ensure Print Page Numbers in Format 'Page X of Y' is enabled under Header details for clean audit trails.
For high-volume purchase operations, see our complete guide on GST Purchase Entry SOP in Tally Prime.

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