Check which UK services are available for the order
Shopify lists Evri, DPD, Royal Mail, InPost UK and DHL Express Europe among the carrier accounts available to eligible UK fulfilment locations. The list of services for your order is the one to use. Check the fulfilment location, store address, destination and packed dimensions. Shopify specifically requires both a UK store address and a UK fulfilment location for Evri and DPD. A rate shown to the customer at checkout and a service offered when buying postage can come from different settings. Shopify shipping label requirements
If the parcel is travelling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, consult the current Shopify page for the carrier before packing a batch. For example, Shopify directs Royal Mail and DPD users to a suitable direct carrier route or a third-party app that supports the Windsor Framework. Use the documents from whichever service actually issues the label. Royal Mail in Shopify · DPD in Shopify
Buy a shipping label from the unfulfilled order
- Pack the items you intend to send together. Measure the outside of the sealed parcel and weigh it with any filler and paperwork inside.
- In Shopify admin, open Orders, select the order and choose Create shipping label in the unfulfilled section. Check the quantities if part of the order will ship later.
- In the package and weight section, select the correct package or add one. Verify the total weight with packaging. Check the destination and complete any customs fields Shopify requests for the chosen shipment.
- Compare the services on offer. Expand All if Shopify is only showing your preferred services. Check the handover instructions and shipping date before selecting Buy shipping label.
- Open the label and any required documents, then choose the output that suits the printer. Check whether the booking calls for a drop-off or a collection.
A default package can save typing for repeat boxes. If you change from a mailing bag to a carton, check the dimensions and weight again. The default's saved values may still be in the order form. Shopify’s individual label purchase steps
Match the Shopify output to the printer and paper
| Print job | Shopify output to select | Check in the printer preview |
|---|---|---|
| One label on an ordinary UK desktop printer | A4 | A4 is selected in both places and the address and barcode are within the printable area. |
| Label on a compatible thermal printer | Thermal | The file, driver paper preset and physical stock work together, with no clipped edges. |
| Shipping label and packing slip together | A4 if you want them on one desktop page | Check the layout. Keep the shipping label for the outside and put the packing slip inside. |
| Customs document or other paperwork | The format shown for that document | Open each generated file and follow the service’s instructions for attaching it. |
Shopify’s print help groups 4×6 inch, 100 × 150 mm and A6 under its thermal option. These dimensions differ physically. Check the selected paper in the driver and preview the whole label before printing. Shopify’s supported-printer list includes the USB Zebra ZD220 in the UK. A standard desktop printer is also supported. Shopify shipping document formats · Shopify-supported printers
If your existing direct thermal printer can feed a fanfold stack at 101.6 × 152.4 mm, the white MUNBYN pack below is an example of that size. Check the printer manual and the job preview before buying a stack. A printer that requires its own holder or a different size needs stock for that system. MUNBYN fanfold dimensions
Open-format fanfold supply
MUNBYN 4 × 6 inch fanfold shipping labels
A 500-label fanfold pack for compatible direct thermal shipping printers. The folded stack sits behind the printer and feeds without putting a large roll inside the machine.
Keep in mind. Check the actual printer’s width, gap sensing and feed instructions. These open-format labels are a different system from Brother DK holders and DYMO’s Series 5 authenticated rolls.
- 4 × 6 inch format
- 500 fanfold labels
- Direct thermal media
Reprint an existing label and keep it with the right parcel
For one order, open it in Orders and use Print label. For multiple orders, open Orders → Shipping labels, select the purchased labels and choose Print documents. Shopify can open different sizes in separate PDFs. If only the first opens, check whether the browser blocked an extra tab from your Shopify session. Check all required documents before sealing a group of orders. Shopify’s print and reprint instructions
In the Shopify app, open the order and find Print shipping label in its fulfilled section. On iPhone, choose a compatible printer from the print controls. On Android, open the label and use its print menu. If the browser saved the file instead, open it from Downloads first. Check the printer and paper size before sending the job. Shopify’s mobile printing instructions
With several boxes on the bench, set each label beside the matching order before you peel it. Use the order record or packing slip to check the name and postcode, especially when two parcels look alike. Keep the handover receipt or collection confirmation with the dispatch record.
Fix a missing print or a label that clips at the edge
If a service is missing before purchase, check the fulfilment location, parcel details, destination and preferred-carrier filter. If you already bought the label, open the existing shipment before considering a new purchase. For a clipped print, go back to the original output and match it to the correct A4 or thermal preset. If the driver needs a different size, change the stock or use the correct output from Shopify. Check the preview before printing another copy. Shopify label troubleshooting
Common questions
Which carriers can I buy UK shipping labels from in Shopify?
Shopify lists Evri, DPD, Royal Mail, InPost UK and DHL Express Europe for UK fulfilment locations. The services shown for a particular order depend on the location, destination, parcel and carrier requirements.
Can I print a Shopify shipping label on a normal A4 printer?
Yes. Choose A4 for the Shopify output and A4 in the printer dialogue. Print one copy and check that the barcode and address are complete before attaching it.
Can I print Shopify shipping labels on a 4×6 thermal printer?
Choose Shopify’s thermal output and use a compatible printer, driver and stock. Check the PDF and physical label dimensions in preview, especially if the driver offers separate 100 × 150 mm and 4 × 6 inch presets.
How do I reprint a Shopify label I already bought?
Open the same order and choose Print label, or select it in Orders → Shipping labels and print its documents. Use the existing label for the same parcel while it is valid.
Can I print a Shopify shipping label before I have an order?
Shopify requires an order to print a postage label from its admin. You can print a separate, clearly marked test page to check the printer and stock without buying postage.