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How to Get Started with InvoiceFine

Simple, step-by-step tutorials to help you configure your shop settings, pair thermal hardware, and run your business like a pro.

1. Setting Up Your Business Profile & GST

Configuring your business name, address, and GSTIN ensures all your generated invoices comply with Indian tax authority guidelines.

  1. Open the InvoiceFine app and navigate to the More tab.
  2. Tap on Business Profile & Settings.
  3. Enter your Shop/Company Name, Contact Phone, and Full Address.
  4. Toggle GST Registered Business to ON and enter your 15-character GSTIN.
  5. Select your Default Tax Regime: Regular (CGST + SGST) or Composition Scheme.
  6. Tap Save Profile. All future bills will automatically include your official header.

2. Connecting a Bluetooth Thermal Printer (2" / 3")

InvoiceFine connects directly to standard ESC/POS Bluetooth thermal printers without requiring extra third-party drivers or helper apps.

  1. Turn ON your Bluetooth thermal printer and make sure paper is loaded correctly.
  2. On your Android phone, go to Settings > Bluetooth and pair with your printer (common default PINs are 0000 or 1234).
  3. Open InvoiceFine, create an invoice, and tap Print / Finalize.
  4. Select Thermal 3" (80mm) or Thermal 2" (58mm) based on your printer roll size.
  5. Select your paired Bluetooth printer from the device picker list. The receipt will print instantly!

3. Creating Encrypted Backups & Device Migration

Because InvoiceFine is 100% offline-first, your data lives securely on your device. We recommend taking regular weekly backups to Google Drive or WhatsApp.

  1. Go to More > Backup & Data Safety.
  2. Tap Create Full Backup Now.
  3. InvoiceFine packages your entire SQLite database, customer khata, invoices, and catalog into an encrypted .ifine backup archive.
  4. Select Save to Google Drive or Send to WhatsApp / Email.
  5. To Restore on a new device: Install InvoiceFine, go to Backup & Data Safety, tap Restore from Backup, and select your backup file.

4. Exporting GSTR-1 & P&L Reports for Your CA

Prepare your monthly or quarterly GST returns in less than 2 minutes.

  1. Tap the Reports tab in the bottom navigation.
  2. Select your desired Date Range (e.g. This Month, Previous Quarter, or Custom Range).
  3. Review the P&L Breakdown (Gross Sales, Net Tax Collected, COGS, Operating Expenses).
  4. Tap Export GSTR-1 Summary (Excel / PDF).
  5. Share the generated spreadsheet directly with your Chartered Accountant or Tax Consultant via WhatsApp or Email.