Printing shipping labels from Abicart - Textalk Abicart

Printing shipping labels from Abicart - Textalk Abicart

Efficient order fulfillment is critical for a successful online shop. Abicart integrates with Transport Administration (TA) systems like nShift (formerly Unifaun) and PostNord TA (available with the Pro subscription) to streamline your shipping process, including the printing of shipping labels.

By connecting your Abicart shop to an integrated TA system, the necessary shipping information is automatically transferred from your order data. This minimizes manual data entry and reduces the risk of errors, saving you valuable time.

Integrated Label Generation

  • When an order is placed, it is exported to the linked TA system (e.g., nShift or PostNord TA) based on the event settings you configure for your delivery methods (e.g., upon registration, payment, or manual trigger).
  • Once the order data is received and processed by the TA system, a shipping label and tracking number are generated.
  • For PostNord TA, the system supports printing labels in the ZPL format for use with specialized label printers, often utilizing an external application like the Abicart ZPL PrintApp for Windows.
  • You can manage the printing process by selecting the relevant orders in your Abicart admin under Orders >> Orders and executing the function to produce EDI labels.

Benefits of Streamlined Label Printing

Direct integration with transport systems through Abicart provides several advantages:

  • Saves Time: Eliminate the need to manually enter address and order details into a separate carrier system.
  • Reduces Errors: Automated data transfer ensures accurate information on your shipping labels.
  • Fast Fulfillment: Quickly generate labels to process and send out orders promptly.
  • Tracking Visibility: The tracking number generated by the carrier is automatically sent back to Abicart and can be included in the delivery confirmation email to your customer.

To start using this feature, you typically need to sign an agreement with the respective transport provider (e.g., nShift or PostNord), and ensure all your products have the correct weight entered in Abicart, as this is mandatory for the export process.