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What label size should I use?

ShippingEasy provides templates for a range of label sizes: 4" x 5", 4" x 6", 4" x 8".

By default ShippingEasy's software prints out 4" x 6" single labels. These can be printed on any printer, but are especially useful if you are printing on thermal printers, such as a DYMO LabelWriter printer. Find out more about DYMO LabelWriters.

For most label formats, we also make recommendations for manufacturer-specific paper well suited to the label dimensions.

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The links that we have provided are links to sites that sell the optimal paper to print that particular label format on. Please keep in mind that these sites are stores -- meaning that you must pay for these labels.

Here is an overview of our label options for both domestic and international labels:

Domestic Label Options

4" x 6" label options

Best for: printing on a Dymo or Zebra printer. Versatile for printing packing slips with labels, too.

Format Best use
4x6_label.PNG

Printing individual labels on 4x6 label paper.

Best for thermal printers, such as Dymo or Zebra.

For UPS and FedEx: required for multi-box shipments.
4x6_label_with_pkg_slip.PNG Printing separate packing slips in tandem with labels, from a thermal printer such as a Dymo or Zebra.
8x5x11_single_page_label.PNG Printing a single label on 8x5x11 paper.
8x5x11_single_page_2_labels.PNG

Printing two labels onto an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.

Each label is centered within their respective half of the page.

We suggest: OL400, Avery 5126
8x4x11_half_sheet_with_packing_slip.PNG

Printing a label and packing slip together on a single 8.5x11 sheet of paper.

We suggest: Avery 5127
8x5x11_2_per_page_labels.PNG

Printing two labels together onto an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.

The labels are narrowly separated and centered as a whole on the page.

We suggest: OL145
8x5x11_combo_slip.PNG

Printing a label and packing slip together on a single 8.5x11 sheet of paper.

Provides more space for the packing slip than the "half sheet with packing slip".

We suggest: OL829
4" x 5" label options (USPS only)

Best for: those printing USPS labels who want a slightly smaller label.

FedEx, UPS, and consolidator labels are currently available in 4x6 only, default is set. 4x5 and 4x8 label selections will only apply to USPS labels. Learn more about these labels sizes.
Format Best use
4x5_single_label.PNG

Printing smaller individual labels on 4x5 label paper.

Best for thermal printers, such as Dymo or Zebra.
4x5_four_labels.PNG

Printing 4 labels onto an 8.5x11 sheet of paper. 

We suggest: OL475
4" x 8" label options (USPS only)

Best for: those printing USPS labels who want a slightly larger label.

FedEx, UPS, and consolidator labels are currently available in 4x6 only, default is set. 4x5 and 4x8 label selections will only apply to USPS labels. Learn more about these label sizes.
Format Best use
4x8_single_label.PNG

Printing larger individual labels on 4x8 label paper.

Best for thermal printers, such as Dymo or Zebra.

International Label Options

International labels also include customs forms. Many shipments, including some military (APO/FPO) shipments, may require as many as 3 customs forms. Learn about Customs Forms.

4" x 6" label options

Best for: printing on a Dymo or Zebra printer. Versatile for printing packing slips with labels, too.

Format Best use
4x6_label.PNG

Printing individual labels on 4x6 label paper.

Best for thermal printers, such as Dymo or Zebra.

For UPS and FedEx: required for multi-box shipments.
8x4x11_half_sheet_with_packing_slip.PNG Printing packing slips in tandem with labels from a thermal printer, such as Dymo or Zebra.
8x5x11_single_page_label.PNG Printing a single label on 8x5x11 paper.
8x5x11_single_page_2_labels.PNG

Printing two customs forms onto an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.

Each label is centered within their respective half of the page.


We suggest: OL400, Avery 5126
8x5x11_2_per_page_labels.PNG

Printing two customs forms onto an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.

The labels are narrowly separated and centered as a whole on the page.

We suggest: OL145

 

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