Efficient Packing Slip Printing for High-Volume Stores

For high-volume stores, efficient packing slip printing can make or break your fulfillment speed.

Setting Up Your Print Station

Hardware Recommendations

• Thermal printer for speed (Brother, Zebra, DYMO)
• Standard printer for detailed slips
• Dedicated computer or tablet

Software Configuration

• Set PDF Invoice as default for packing slips
• Configure auto-print rules
• Set up keyboard shortcuts

Batch Printing Strategies

Time-Based Batching

Print all orders from the last hour at once.

Status-Based Batching

Print all "ready to ship" orders together.

Carrier-Based Batching

Group by shipping carrier for easier sorting.

Optimizing Packing Slip Content

Include only what your team needs:

• Order number (large, scannable)
• Customer name
• Items with quantities
• Special instructions
• Bin/shelf locations

Remove unnecessary elements:

• Prices (optional for packing slips)
• Marketing messages
• Lengthy product descriptions

Workflow Integration

1. Order comes in
2. Automatically queued for printing
3. Printed in batch at set intervals
4. Matched with products for packing
5. Shipped and marked complete

Measuring Efficiency

Track these metrics:

• Orders packed per hour
• Error rate (wrong items shipped)
• Print queue wait time
• Reprints needed