How-to Guides
Shipping Labels
Creating 4x6 shipping labels for thermal printers
How to Create Shipping Labels
If you are shipping packages but don't use a carrier API (like UPS WorldShip), you can generate your own address labels.
1. Prepare Data
Columns:
To NameTo StreetTo City,To State,To ZipOrder Number(for reference)
2. Page Setup
Most shipping labels use a 4 inch x 6 inch thermal label.
- Go to Settings.
- Set Unit: Inches.
- Label Width/Height: 4 x 6.
- Page Size: 4x6 (Custom).
- Margins: 0.
- Rows/Cols: 1.
3. Design
Layout standard:
- From Address: Small, Top Left.
- To Address: Large, Center.
- Order Info: Reference number at bottom (small).
Note on Postage: SheetsToLabels does not generating valid postage (stamps). You are generating the address label. You must still apply postage separately.
4. Printing on Thermal
- Printers: Zebra, Dymo 4XL, Rollo.
- When exporting PDF, ensure your system Print Dialog selects the correct thermal paper size, not "Letter".
Image Placeholder: [Mockup of a 4x6 packing slip/label]