Label readability is not optional
A shipping label must stay attached and scannable through handling, sorting, weather exposure, and doorstep delivery. A low-cost label that smears, peels, or gets covered by tape glare can create delay or loss risk.
Common label choices
- Plain paper labels printed on a regular printer.
- 4x6 thermal labels from a label printer.
- Label pouches for documents or labels on some package types.
- Return labels or packing-slip combinations.
Workflow fit
The label method should fit order volume. A new seller may start with ordinary printing, while higher volume may justify a thermal label workflow.