QwikPrint: ATM-Style Printing Kiosks

Technology is changing how people access everyday services, and printing is no exception.

Chennai-based startup QwikPrint is rethinking traditional Xerox shops with self-service printing kiosks that allow users to print documents in about 60 seconds.

Founded by Pranav Senthil and Subeshwar P, the startup aims to eliminate long queues and dependence on shopkeepers.

Its innovation brings the convenience of an ATM to document printing, allowing users to complete the entire process independently.

The idea revolves around a simple but effective system. Users scan a QR code displayed on the kiosk and upload documents directly from their phones or laptops.

They can then select the number of copies and preferred print settings before making a digital payment. Finally, an OTP-based system enables them to collect their printouts.

Unlike conventional Xerox shops, these kiosks are designed to operate without staff. Moreover, their round-the-clock availability allows students and professionals to access printing services even when nearby shops are closed.

Another important feature is document privacy. People frequently print sensitive material, including identity documents, medical records, insurance bills and application forms.

To address this concern, QwikPrint says it uses encryption and privacy-focused measures. These measures aim to ensure that uploaded documents remain accessible only to the intended users.

The innovation emerged from the founders’ personal experiences with campus printing delays.

Despite having several Xerox shops around their colleges, they often waited nearly 45 minutes for simple printouts. They identified the underlying problem as a counter-based service model rather than a shortage of printing facilities.

However, developing the solution involved challenges beyond software development.

The founders struggled to find manufacturers willing to produce small batches of hardware prototypes. They also had to build trust among institutions, suppliers and potential partners.

Launched in June 2025, QwikPrint has gradually expanded its presence. By May 2026, the company reported nearly 45 kiosks across Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Delhi.

Its installations include Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering and PSG iTech.

Beyond educational institutions, the startup sees opportunities in hospitals and government offices, where people frequently need urgent document printouts.

By combining QR-based uploads, digital payments, automated dispensing and privacy-focused technology, QwikPrint is transforming printing into an on-demand service.

Its approach could make accessing a quick printout as convenient as withdrawing cash from an ATM.

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