This guide will help you select the best print format and proper printer setup to ensure an efficient and smooth workflow.
Shipping label sizes
In Shipmondo, you can choose from several shipping label sizes.
A4 shipping labels
In this format, the shipping label will take up half of an A4 sheet. After printing, you can fold the label in half and attach it to your package using tape, or you can place it inside a adress pocket that sticks to your package.
You can download a sample PDF of a PostNord shipping label in A4 size here.
10x19 cm shipping labels
If you use a label printer that supports the 10×19 cm label size, make sure to select this option in Shipmondo.
You can download a sample PDF of a test label in 10×19 cm size here for various carriers: PostNord, GLS, Bring, Bring Norway (Pakke i postkassen), dao, DHL Express, DHL Freight or Danske Fragtmænd.
Compact shipping labels
This is the smallest available format, depending on the chosen carrier and product. It is relevant if, for example, you send many small shipments with PostNord Varebrev and prefer the label to be smaller than 10x19 cm.
The compact format gives you the smallest label option provided by the carrier. In some cases, it may still be 10×19 cm. Common sizes include 10×7.5 cm and 10×15 cm.
When using this print format, you need to know the exact dimensions of the labels generated by the carrier you're using to ensure the correct paper size is set on your printer.
Under your company name in the top right corner, go to Print > Format, where you can also choose the size for your proforma invoices and pick lists.
Choosing the right format
In Shipmondo, you can use two different print formats: PDF and ZPL, depending on your printer.
PDF format
If you're using a regular A4 printer or a label printer that doesn’t support ZPL, select the PDF format. You can print your shipping labels in A4, 10x19 cm, or Compact size. Other documents, such as pick lists, can be printed in A4 or 10x19 cm format.
ZPL format
If you're using a Zebra printer, such as the Zebra GK420D, we support the popular ZPL format. If you want to print in ZPL format, choose either 10x19 cm ZPL or Compact ZPL as your label size.
We recommend using the ZPL format if you have many shipments and want the fastest and most efficient printing process.
To use the ZPL format, you need to install the Shipmondo Print Client and add your Zebra printer to your Shipmondo account. Find out how to do this here.
All shipping labels can also be downloaded digitally as a PDF file or a PNG image, allowing you to easily attach them in, for example, emails.
Printing options: How to print
Printing through the browser’s print dialog (PDF)
A shipping label in PDF format can be printed through your web browser’s print dialog to a printer connected to the computer.
When printing through the browser’s print dialog, you can set the paper size/format by clicking on your company name in the top right corner and selecting Print > Format.
Direct printing
Shipmondo also supports adding a printer directly to your Shipmondo account, allowing you to print automatically and directly.
We recommend direct printing if you have many shipments or want to print your shipping labels quickly and efficiently.
Shipmondo supports printing on:
A regular A4 printer.
Any label printer that supports the 10×19 cm label size or the smallest size offered by the carrier for compact labels.
A Zebra printer using the popular ZPL format.
If you choose this solution, set the paper size/format by clicking on your company name in the top right corner and selecting Print > Printers.
