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  • Setup DYMO LabelWriter 4XL Thermal Printer on Windows
    Overview This guide will show you how to install and configure default settings of a DYMO LabelWriter 4XL Thermal Printer on Windows in just a few steps. You can then easily print 4" x 6" FedEx, UPS, DHL (or other carriers) with a DYMO LabelWriter 4XL Thermal Printer at AfterShip Shipping. Install DYMO LabelWriter 4XL Thermal Printer on Windows Disconnect your thermal printer. Install  DYMO driver at the officialPopular
  • Setup DYMO LabelWriter 4XL Thermal Printer on Mac
    Overview This guide will show you how to set up a USB 4" x 6" DYMO LabelWriter 4XL thermal printer on your Mac can in just a few steps. You can then easily print FedEx, UPS, DHL (or other carriers) with a DYMO LabelWriter 4XL thermal printer at AfterShip Shipping. Steps to setup Zebra thermal label printer on Mac Connect your thermal printer via USB. Click Apple Menu () in the top left corner of your computer screen System Preferences Printers & Scanners. Click the +Popular
  • Learn About AfterShip Shipping Orders Dashboard
    Overview AfterShip Shipping streamlines the order management process for you. It classifies them based on various shipment statuses. You can easily sort through the orders by applying multiple filters. Points to consider: AfterShip Shipping automatically imports orders from your eCommerce platforms Orders updated in the last 30 days will be imported The order list is sorted by order date This article explains each field in the Orders list. Order number It’s the number assSome readers
  • Set Up Zebra Thermal Printer on Mac
    Overview This guide will show you how to set up a USB 4" x 6" Zebra thermal label printer on your Mac can in just a few steps. With the Zebra Thermal Printer set up, you can easily print FedEx, UPS, DHL (or other carriers) with AfterShip Shipping. Steps to setup Zebra thermal label printer on Mac Connect your thermal printer via USB. If you see a message prompting you to download new software, make sure to download and install it. Click Apple Menu () in the top left corner of ySome readers
  • What is AfterShip Shipping?
    Overview AfterShip Shipping is a complete solution that simplifies shipping by handling carrier onboarding, route management, and real-time rate comparison. It also supports Rates calculation, Label generation, Invoices, and Manifests for multiple carriers. Key Features Add multiple carrier accounts to AfterShip ShippiSome readers
  • Try AfterShip Shipping in Test Mode
    Overview You can test the features and functionality of AfterShip Shipping in Test mode without impacting your live orders or incurring charges. Enable test mode in AfterShip Shipping Connect your Sandbox account: Log in to your AfterShip Shipping Sandbox account or use one of oSome readers
  • Setup Zebra Thermal Printer on Windows
    Overview This guide will show you how to install and configure default settings of a USB 4" x 6" Zebra thermal label printer on Windows in just a few steps. You can then easily print FedEx, UPS, DHL(or other carriers) with a Zebra thermal printer at AfterShip Shipping. Install Zebra thermal label printer on Windows Disconnect your thermal printer. Install  Seagull Scientific driver for Zebra thermalSome readers
  • Manage Ship From Locations for AfterShip Shipping Admin
    Overview AfterShip Shipping enables you to set up multiple shipping origins and easily manage them in one place. You can add warehouse locations and addresses from where your shipments originate. The default location will be applied to each order imported from your eCommerce store. What you’ll learn In this article, we will discuss: Add a location Manage ship from lSome readers
  • Manage Orders in AfterShip Shipping Admin
    Overview You can easily generate labels, mark orders as shipped, and manage split orders through the AfterShip Shipping admin portal. Shipment status dashboard Orders are assigned one of the following statuses at any given time: Pending payment, Awaiting shipment, Label generated, or Shipped. Using the admin portal, you can ship your orders quickly with just a few cliSome readers
  • Manage your TikTok Shop orders on AfterShip Shipping
    Overview AfterShip Shipping is a TikTok Shop-partnered app designed to simplify your shipping process. You can easily find and install it directly from your TikTok Shop merchant portal. Install AfterShip Shipping for TikTok Shop Find out the complete step-by-step process to install AfterShip Shipping for TikTok Shop. TikTok Shop App & Services TikTok Shop offers two typFew readers
  • Add and Manage Carrier Accounts
    Overview AfterShip Shipping supports multiple carriers and eCommerce platforms. It enables you to generate labels easily and manage thousands of orders in one place. With AfterShip Shipping, you can either set up AfterShip Shipping carrier accounts at discounted shipping rates or your own carrier accounts for pre-negotiated shipping rates. When generating labels, you can select the desired shippingFew readers
  • Set up Default Shipping Settings
    Overview Shipping costs are calculated based on various factors like the selected shipping service type, package weight, package dimensions, and customs information. AfterShip Shipping allows you to set up default measurement units and customs parameters under the Shipping settings, ensuring that any order missing this vital information gets filled in automatically based on predefined fallback settings.Few readers
  • Compatible Printers With AfterShip Shipping
    AfterShip Shipping works with nearly any 4" x 6" thermal label printer or 8.5" x 11" laser printer. Some of the most popular thermal label printer models include: DYMO LabelWriter 4XL (the only thermal printer with a native Mac driver) Zebra LP 2844 Zebra ZP 450 If you have any further questions, feel free to contact our support team via live chat or email us at support+shipping@aftership.com.Few readers
  • How Will I Be Billed?
    Overview This article will guide you on how shipping costs are billed when using a carrier account directly (like UPS, FedEx, or other logistics providers). Carrier Accounts If you have a shipping account set up directly with a carrier (like FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.), rather than using a third-party shipping service, the carrier will charge you for the cost of shipments you send using their service. Billing Cycle a. Invoice-Based Billing : Some carriers generate invoicFew readers
  • Search Orders Easily in AfterShip Shipping Admin
    Overview AfterShip Shipping’s order search bar enables you to sort through thousands of your eCommerce orders quickly and efficiently to find the orders you are looking for. Order search criteria The search bar is case-insensitive. You can filter orders based on: Order number/name:it is the unique identifier assigned to each order (example: usorder1001or 1001). You can search for orders without entering a prefix. Recipient’s name: Shopper’s name. For example Fate.Few readers
  • Perform Bulk Actions to Make the Shipping Process Seamless
    Overview Keeping a tab over outstanding payments and awaiting shipments is imperative to keep your business in a pole position. And if you're an established brand, you must try hard to win the race against time so that core business activities get the due attention. By letting you perform bulk actions, AfterShip Shipping helps you save you a significant amount of time and effort. How to perform bulk actions Go to your AfterShip Shipping account's Order (https://admin.postmen.cFew readers
  • Print Order Packing Slips
    Overview A packing slip is an essential document that accompanies a shipment. It contains the list of all the items in the shipment, providing vital information for both the sender and the recipient. A packing slip includes SKU numbers, product description(name), and the number of units that are used by shipping departments to determine what inventory needs to be sent out to accurately complete an order. Additionally, the customer can check the packing slip against the items they receive tFew readers
  • Sync and Track Your Shipping Orders on AfterShip
    Overview AfterShip Shipping allows merchants to create shipping labels and keep track of them via AfterShip tracking. Enabling the auto-sync feature keeps your customers informed of the present location of their order at all times. It syncs all your shipments to the AfterShip shipment visibility dashboard for real-time tracking updates. How to enable shipping shipment tracking on AfterShip? It must be noted that your store’s shipping orders will get synced to AfterShip once the shFew readers
  • Customized commercial invoice
    You can customize your commercial invoice with your own signature. How it works: Upload your signature by Settings - Document options. The file must be less than 600 x 96px and 500KB. Accepts format: PNG Choose if you want to show your brand logo and signature on the commercial invoice. With brand logo showing on bottom, you can also choose to include your company name. An example of Commercial invoice signature is showing as belFew readers
  • How to Manage Member Roles and Permissions on AfterShip Shipping
    Overview Roles and permissions provide different levels of access to members based on the task they perform. AfterShip allows you to grant role-based access to members. When inviting members to the organization, you can control the privileges of the members by assigning different roles to them. 📢 WFew readers
  • Check Label History in AfterShip Shipping
    Overview AfterShip Shipping provides a convenient way to track all your label history within your Shipping dashboard. This includes your Shipping and Returns/Warranty product labels along with the different statuses such as Created, Failed, and Voided Labels What you’ll learn In this tutorial, we’ll discuss: Steps to check Label history (3-steFew readers
  • How to use AfterShip Shipping Pickup API
    Overview With the AfterShip Shipping Pickup API, you can easily schedule on-call pickups with your carrier for your existing shipments. We support two key use cases to make shipping and pickup arrangements more efficient and convenient. 1. Labels are created with AfterShip Shipping Use labelids to arrange pickup. Refer to the below request.Few readers
  • Import Your Own Carrier Rates to AfterShip Shipping via CSV
    Overview Empower your shipping strategy by seamlessly uploading carrier rates via CSV files. Say goodbye to limitations now; even carriers without rate calculation API capabilities can be part of your comprehensive rate comparison toolkit. We will consider the data uploaded by you to calculate rates so that you can easily retrieve rates for carriers without API capabilities and compare them to choose the optFew readers
  • Set Up Custom Packages
    Overview Creating custom Packages in AfterShip Shipping can significantly speed up your label creation process by allowing you to easily select pre-defined packages for your shipments. Custom packages are stored and available for quick selection, eliminating the need to manually input package details each time you create a label. With predefined custom packages, you are less likely to maFew readers
  • Add Your Signature to AfterShip Shipping Documents
    Overview AfterShip Shipping allows you to upload your digital signature in AfterShip Shipping generated shipping documents. Using a digital or scanned signature in shipping documents, including commercial invoices, offers several benefits: Many customs authorities and freight companies require signed documents for clearance. A signature adds authenticity to invoices. It fastens the processing of international shipments. A clear, professional signature combined with a company staFew readers
  • Add Brand Logo to AfterShip Shipping Documents
    Overview AfterShip Shipping allows you to upload your brand logo to use in AfterShip Shipping documents. Uploading your brand logo in your shipping documents offers several benefits, including: Helps customers, suppliers, and carriers easily identify your shipments. Reinforces brand identity, making your business look professional and trustworthy. Builds trust with customers and business partners. Documents supported Packing slip Commercial invoice How to uploadFew readers
  • Secure Your AfterShip Account With Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
    Overview Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your account and offers a more secure login process. AfterShip offers support for 2FA both on the Account (individual) and Organization (requiring all members associated with an organization to enable 2FA) levels. There are two ways to enable 2FA for your AfterShip account Authenticator app Backup codes Two-factor authentication: Account settings 1. Enable two-factor authentication Click your UFew readers
  • Streamline Shipment Management with Dashboard Filters
    Overview AfterShip Shipping makes order management more streamlined with the multitude of filters it supports. By applying filters for different status dashboards, you can track shipping performance, analyze delays (when order was created vs when it was shipped), and measure the effectiveness of different couriers or service types. You can identify trends, such as which couriers are taking the lonFew readers

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