Why 6x4 Printing Labels Save Incredible Amounts Of Time On Fulfiling Orders

What size paper do you print your shipping labels on?

Do you use A4 paper and try to cram as many as possible on the page to make it count? This might sound like a good idea, but it still requires a pair of scissors and someone to cut them carefully.

Instead of getting cramps in your hands from cutting up labels all day, you should make the switch to 6x4 printing labels. They are the perfect size for your parcels and neatly display all the information required for the courier and customer.

But these aren’t the only advantages. Find out how 6x4 printing labels can benefit your small business.

Why Shipping Label Size Matters

You might be wondering why there is so much fuss about the paper size for shipping labels. But it’s a vital document that helps get your parcels into the hands of your customers.

The shipping label must be large enough to include all the essential information needed for the delivery. It’s more than just the name of the recipient and their address. It also requires a barcode for scanning. If none of this information is clear, it can cause havoc for your delivery.

The Benefits of Printing 6x4 Shipping Labels

The industry standard for shipping labels is six inches long by four inches wide. All major courier providers support them, and you can even purchase printers that specialise in this paper size.

Interparcel recommends investing in a 6x4 thermal printer. There are many advantages to using this equipment for your shipping labels.

• Thermal printers don’t use ink, so you don’t have to wait for labels to dry, and they can print more labels faster.
• These printers don’t have as many moving parts and don’t break down as easily as inkjet alternatives.
• You can use 6x4 thermal printers to print shipping labels on various materials, including paper, plastic, vinyl, and more.
• Thermal printers don’t require as much energy as other equipment, which makes them more environmentally friendly and saves you money on energy bills.
• Interparcel’s Print Manager is compatible with 6x4 thermal shipping labels, so you don’t have to download them in PDF documents to print.

How to Print 6x4 Shipping Labels

You can print 6x4 shipping labels the same way you do now. All you have to do is change the paper dimensions in the settings before you hit the print button. However, this method still requires you to download files, open them in a PDF viewer, make the adjustments, and print the document.

There is a much faster way.

Interparcel’s Print Manager lets you print your 6x4 shipping labels directly from the platform to your thermal printer. It will save you time opening multiple files and clicking print on each one individually.

Find out how to install Print Manager in this two-minute video!

How to Save Time on Parcel Delivery

Using 6x4 printing labels is just one way to speed up your parcel delivery process. Instead of using A4 paper and cutting up your shipping labels, you can print directly to a 6x4 thermal printer with Interparcel Print Manager and place it straight on the box without any fear of smudging.

But that’s not the only helpful tool available with Interparcel. You can also use Rule Manager to automate repetitive manual tasks and Shipping Manager to import your orders from all your ecommerce platforms and marketplaces. You even get access to Australia’s largest range of courier providers. So what are you waiting for? Start saving time now by signing up for a free Interparcel account today!