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How to Print SKU Labels for Orders

How to Print SKU Labels for Orders Overview The Print SKU Label feature allows you to generate and print barcode labels for your order items directly from the Orders Manager. Supports 32 printer brands with 78 different label sizes and configurations

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Overview

The Print SKU Label feature allows you to generate and print barcode labels for your order items directly from the Orders Manager. This feature supports 32 printer brands with 78 different label sizes and configurations, customizable label content, and barcode encoding options to streamline your fulfillment workflow. Whether you use Avery, Brother, Dymo, Zebra, or any other supported brand, the system automatically calculates the optimal label sheet layout for your specific printer model.


Accessing Print SKU Labels

To print SKU labels for your orders:

  1. Navigate to Orders in the main navigation menu

  2. Select one or more orders from the orders table by checking the boxes next to each order

  3. Click Bulk Actions in the action bar

  4. Select Print SKU Labels from the dropdown menu


The Print SKU Label dialog will open with all configuration options:

Printer Selection

Supported Printer Brands

The system supports 32 printer brands with 78+ label configurations:

  • A-Series - Thermal label printers (1 model: 70 x 36mm, 8 rows × 3 cols)

  • Avery - Standard label sheet printers (6 models: various sizes from 48.5 x 25.4mm to 2 x 4 inches)

  • BESTEASY - Thermal printer brand (1 model: 1 x 2-5/8 inches, 30 labels per sheet)

  • BETCKEY - Thermal printer brand (1 model: 25 x 13mm)

  • Bixolon - Industrial label printers (1 model: 2 x 1 inches)

  • Box Brother - 1 x 2 inches, 2-up configuration

  • Brother - Multiple models including continuous roll printers (6 models: DK-11209, DK-11220, DK-1204, and continuous roll options)

  • Coopaty - 1 x 2-5/8 inches, 30 labels per sheet

  • Dymo - Multiple label formats (6 models: 11351, 11352, 11353, 11354, 11355)

  • ECVV - 27 x 52.5mm, 44 labels per A4 sheet

  • Gladiator - 48.5 x 25.4mm, 44 labels per sheet

  • Glilon - A4 sheet formats (2 models: 53 x 23mm and 70 x 25mm)

  • Herma - Multiple sizes (3 models: 63.5 x 33.9mm, 63.5 x 46.6mm, 70 x 29.7mm)

  • Impact - LC30 model, 64 x 25mm, 30 labels per sheet

  • K Comer - Shipping labels, 1 x 2 inches

  • Kertas - 33 x 19mm labels

  • LabelChoice - 4 x 5 inches (portrait and landscape)

  • Lyreco - 52.5 x 29.7mm, 40 labels per sheet

  • Multi 3 - 48.5 x 25.4mm, 44 labels per sheet

  • Munbyn - Multiple formats including circle labels (3 models)

  • Rollo - Thermal printers (2 models: RL2056RD and RL777)

  • Tanex - High-density label sheets (2 models: 46.4 x 21.2mm with 52 labels, 38.1 x 21.2mm with 65 labels)

  • Top Stick Labels - 64 x 34mm, 24 labels per sheet

  • Transpaper - 64 x 34mm, 24 labels per sheet

  • Uline - Multiple sizes (6 models: various dimensions from 0.5 x 1 inch to 4 x 1.75 inches)

  • Walker - 59 x 13mm bone template

  • Xel-lent - 70 x 25.4mm

  • Yupo - Narrow labels (2 models: 80 x 12mm and 80 x 24mm)

  • Zebra - Industrial printers (6 models: 10010037, 10010038, 10010039, 10010043, 10010044, 10010064)

  • Others - Custom printer configuration option

Selecting Your Printer

  1. In the Printer Settings section, click on your printer brand from the grid of available brands

  2. Select the specific label size/model from the radio buttons below the brand selection

  3. If your printer model is not listed, select Custom size and enter your label dimensions manually

Note: When using custom sizes, ensure your physical label stock matches the entered dimensions. The system supports both millimeters (mm) and inches (in) as measurement units.


Template Presets

Save your label configurations as presets for quick reuse across different printing sessions:

  1. Configure all your label settings (printer, barcode encoding, field selection, etc.)

  2. Click Save as Preset next to the preset dropdown

  3. Enter a descriptive name for your preset (e.g., "Warehouse Labels", "Retail Labels")

  4. Click Save to store the configuration

To use a saved preset:

  1. Click the Select Template Preset dropdown

  2. Choose your saved preset from the list

  3. All settings will automatically populate

To delete a preset, click the trash icon next to the preset name in the dropdown.

Note: Presets are saved server-side and persist across sessions. They are company-scoped, meaning all team members in your company can access shared presets.


Barcode Configuration

Barcode Value Field

Choose which product field to use as the barcode value:

  • SKU - Product SKU (default)

  • UPC - Universal Product Code

  • EAN - European Article Number

  • MPN - Manufacturer Part Number



Barcode Encoding

Select the barcode encoding format that matches your scanning requirements:

  • Code 128 (default) - Supports all ASCII characters, most versatile for custom SKUs

  • Code 39 - Alphanumeric encoding

  • EAN-13 - Requires 12-13 digits, validates checksum automatically

  • EAN-8 - Requires 7-8 digits, validates checksum automatically

  • UPC - Requires 11-12 digits, validates checksum automatically

  • ITF - Requires 13-14 digits, validates checksum automatically

  • QR Code - 2D barcode format, supports any text content

Critical: The system performs real-time validation for EAN, UPC, and ITF formats. If you see a validation warning (e.g., \"Requires 12 or 13 digits\" or \"Invalid checksum\"), ensure your barcode value field contains data that matches the encoding requirements. For custom alphanumeric values, use Code 128 or Code 39 encoding.

Barcode Display Options

  • Display barcode symbol - Toggle to show or hide the barcode graphic

  • Hide Barcode Value - Toggle to show or hide the text below the barcode

These options work independently, allowing you to display the symbol without text, or vice versa.

Number of Copies

Set how many copies of each label to print (default: 1). For label sheets, this controls "Copies of the sheet page". For continuous roll printers, this controls the number of barcodes per item.


Label Content Configuration

Available Fields

You can include any combination of these fields on your labels:

  • Product name - Product title

  • Price - Product price

  • SKU - Product SKU

  • Vendor - Vendor name

  • Brand - Product brand

  • MPN - Manufacturer Part Number

  • UPC - Universal Product Code

  • EAN - European Article Number

  • Bin Location - Warehouse bin location (only available if data exists in order)

  • Shipping Address - Order shipping address (only available if data exists in order)

Line Layout

Organize fields across two lines:

  • Line 1 (required): Must include at least one field. Typically used for primary information (Product name, Price, SKU)

  • Line 2: Optional. Used for additional information (Vendor, Brand, Bin Location, etc.)

You can customize which fields appear on each line. Fields can appear on both lines if needed.

Note: The system uses intelligent data extraction with fallback logic. If a field is missing from the order data (e.g., Bin Location or Shipping Address), it will not be available for selection. Data is extracted from order items, transactions, and order-level fields in priority order.


Label Preview

The preview panel shows exactly how your label will look:

  • Updates in real-time as you change settings

  • Shows actual product data from the selected order(s)

  • Displays barcode symbol and text

  • Shows printing details including sheet layout and copies information

Important: The browser preview may differ slightly from the printed output due to different rendering engines. The PDF generation uses exact dimensions and fonts. Always print a test page first before printing large batches.



Printing Labels

Single Order or Small Batches (10 or fewer orders)

  1. Configure all settings in the Print SKU Label dialog

  2. Click Print Label

  3. The PDF will open in a new browser tab

  4. Use your browser's print function (Ctrl+P / Cmd+P) to print

Large Batches (More than 10 orders)

  1. Select multiple orders (more than 10) before opening the dialog

  2. Configure settings (applies to all selected orders)

  3. Click Print Label

  4. The system processes labels in the background using the bulk action system

  5. You'll receive a notification when processing is complete


Troubleshooting

Barcode Won't Scan

  • Verify the encoding type matches the value field (EAN-13 needs EAN value, not SKU)

  • Check that the barcode value isn't empty or contains invalid characters

  • Try using Code 128 encoding for custom/alphanumeric values

  • Ensure the barcode value meets the encoding requirements (digit count, checksum validation)

Labels Print in Wrong Size

  • Verify your physical label stock matches the selected dimensions

  • Check browser print settings (margins, scale, paper size)

  • For custom sizes, ensure the unit (mm vs inches) is correct

  • Some printers require specific driver settings - check printer documentation

Preview Looks Different from Print

  • Browser preview uses different rendering than PDF generation

  • PDF generation uses exact dimensions and fonts

  • Always print a test page to verify before printing large batches

  • Check browser zoom level - it should be at 100%

Can't Select Certain Fields

  • Some fields (Bin Location, Shipping Address) only appear if data exists in the order

  • Check the order data structure - fields are extracted from transactions/items with fallback logic

  • If a field is missing, it may not be available for that specific order

Preset Disappeared

  • If a preset is missing, it may have been deleted by another user

  • Check that you're logged into the correct account/company

  • Try refreshing the page or logging out and back in

PDF Generation Failed

  • If generation fails, check your internet connection

  • Verify that the order data contains valid product information

  • Contact support if the error persists

Best Practices

  • Create Presets: Save common label configurations as presets to save time on repeated printing tasks

  • Test First: Always print a test label before printing large batches to verify dimensions and layout

  • Match Stock: Ensure label dimensions match your physical label stock for accurate printing

  • Use Code 128: For custom SKUs or alphanumeric values, Code 128 is the most compatible encoding format

  • Check Data: Verify product data (SKU, UPC, EAN) is complete before printing to avoid empty barcodes

  • Browser Settings: Set browser print margins to "None" or "Minimum" for best results

  • Printer Drivers: Ensure printer drivers are up to date, especially for Bixolon and BESTEASY printers

  • Batch Processing: For large batches (10+ orders), allow time for background processing to complete

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