This article explains how to automatically add custom label references, such as Product Title, UPC, or Order Number, to your shipping labels. We also outline which label references are available for each carrier.
For information on connecting to your various shipping accounts or setting up the SolidShip shipping tool, see our Related Articles.
NOTE: Some shipping carriers place limitations on the number of characters that can be printed as a custom label reference. While we print the maximum number of characters allowed, long references can potentially get truncated.
What we'll cover:
- Adding Custom References to UPS Labels
- Adding Custom References to FedEx Labels
- Rubber Stamps for Endicia Label Server Labels
- Rubber Stamps for Endicia DAZzle Labels
- Stamps.com Label References
- Related Articles
Adding Custom References to UPS Labels
UPS labels accommodate two custom label references. By default, SolidShip automatically prints the Solid Commerce Package ID in the Shipment Reference field when it prints UPS labels.
We send the references to UPS for all labels. However, references may not appear on the labels for all services. For example, references do not appear on Mail Innovations labels.
| UPS Label Section |
Default Corresponding Solid Commerce Information |
| Shipment Reference |
Package ID |
| Order Number | (blank by default) |
You can use Shipping Rules to override the Shipment Reference or use the Order Number reference. For instructions on creating Shipping Rules, see Creating Shipping Rules to Automate Your Shipping.
1) Navigate to the Admin menu -> Manage Shipping Rules.
2) In your Shipping Rule, ensure you have selected a UPS Ship method from the right side of the rule.
3) In the Advanced Options drop-down menu, select Custom Label References. Click Add New Option.
4) In the drop-down menus below Order Number and Shipment Reference, select the Solid Commerce field that you would like to print on your UPS labels.
EXAMPLE: To print the order number from the marketplace in the Order Number field on your UPS labels, select Market Order Number from the Order Number drop-down menu.
5) If the drop-down list of references doesn't include the field you want to add to your labels, you can reference any of the fields available on a packing slip.
- Select Custom from the drop-down.
- Paste one of the packing slip tags in the empty field that appears.
- For a list of packing slip fields, see Available Fields for Packing Slips, Invoices.
Adding Custom References to FedEx Labels
SolidShip will automatically print the following label references on your FedEx shipping labels by default.
We send the references to FedEx for all labels, including SmartPost. However, references may not appear on the labels for all services.
| FedEx Label Section |
Default Corresponding Solid Commerce Information |
| Customer Reference | Package ID |
| Invoice Number | Order ID |
| PO Number | (blank by default) |
If you like these references, no further setup is required.
If you would like to use different references, you can use Shipping Rules to override the defaults. For instructions on creating Shipping Rules, see Creating Shipping Rules to Automate Your Shipping.
1) Navigate to the Admin menu -> Manage Shipping Rules.
2) In your Shipping Rule, ensure you have selected a FedEx Ship method from the right side of the rule.
3) In the Advanced Options drop-down menu, select Custom Label References. Click Add New Option.
4) In the Select Reference drop-down menus, select the Solid Commerce field that you would like to print in the corresponding location on your FedEx label.
EXAMPLE: To print the order number from the marketplace as the Customer Reference on your FedEx Label, select Market Order Number from the Customer Reference drop-down menu.
NOTE: SolidShip can print information in the Customer Reference, Invoice Number, and PO Number sections of FedEx labels. We do not currently print to the Store Number, Department Number, or Shipment Integrity sections.
5) If the drop-down list of references doesn't include the field you want to add to your labels, you can reference any of the fields available on a packing slip.
- Select Custom from the drop-down.
- Paste one of the packing slip tags in the empty field that appears.
- For a list of packing slip fields, see Available Fields for Packing Slips, Invoices.
Adding Rubber Stamps to Endicia Label Server Labels
Endicia Label Server accommodates up to three Rubber Stamp references.
SolidShip will automatically print the following label references on your Endicia Label Server shipping labels by default:
| Endicia Label Server Rubber Stamp |
Default Corresponding Solid Commerce Information |
| Rubber Stamp 1 | Package ID |
| Rubber Stamp 2 | Market Order ID |
| Rubber Stamp 3 | (blank by default) |
If you would like to use different Rubber Stamps or include a third Rubber Stamp, you can override these defaults using Shipping Rules. For instructions on creating Shipping Rules, see Creating Shipping Rules to Automate Your Shipping.
1) Go to the Admin menu -> Manage Shipping Rules.
2) In your Shipping Rule, ensure you have selected a USPS Ship Method selected.
Verify that the Shipping profile drop-down menu corresponds to your Endicia Label Server profile if you have multiple USPS profiles.
3) In the drop-down menu below Advanced Options, select Custom Label References. Click Add New Option.
4) In the Select Reference drop-down menus, select the Solid Commerce field that you would like to print as a Rubber Stamp on your ELS USPS labels.
NOTE: Endicia Label Server accommodates only three Rubber Stamps. If you select options in the drop-down menus for Rubber Stamps 4-6, the information will NOT print on your labels.
5) If the drop-down list of references doesn't include the field you want to add to your labels, you can reference any of the fields available on a packing slip.
- Select Custom from the drop-down.
- Paste one of the packing slip tags in the empty field that appears.
- For a list of packing slip fields, see Available Fields for Packing Slips, Invoices.
Adding Rubber Stamps to Endicia DAZzle Labels
If you print labels using Endicia DAZzle service, you can add Rubber Stamps directly in DAZzle's Label Designer. See the Customizing DAZzle Labels section of Setting Up Endicia DAZzle to Print USPS Labels for instructions on modifying your DAZzle label layouts.
The table below to displays the default Solid Commerce fields printed as Rubber Stamps 1 - 7.
| Endicia DAZzle Rubber Stamp |
Default Corresponding Solid Commerce Information |
| Rubber Stamp 1 | Package ID |
| Rubber Stamp 2 | Marketplace Order Number |
| Rubber Stamp 3 | SKU |
| Rubber Stamp 4 | SC Sale ID |
| Rubber Stamp 5 | Storage Location |
| Rubber Stamp 6 | UPC |
| Rubber Stamp 7 | Item Title |
EXAMPLE: If you would like to include the SKU on your labels, add Rubber Stamp 3 to your DAZzle label layout.
After adding Rubber Stamps to your label layout in DAZzle's Label Designer, make sure SolidShip is reference the correct DAZzle label. See the DAZzle Users: Setting Up Your Label Layouts section of Setting Up the SolidShip Shipping Tool for instructions.
If you want to reference fields beyond the default fields displayed in the table above, you can reference any of the fields available on a packing slip.
1) Select a Shipping Rule that will be used to generate USPS labels through DAZzle.
2) Select Custom from the drop-down.
3) Paste one of the packing slip tags in the empty field that appears.
For a list of packing slip fields, see Available Fields for Packing Slips, Invoices.
Stamps.com Label References
Currently, we don't have the ability to add custom label references to Stamps.com shipping labels.
Related Articles
- Creating Shipping Rules to Automate Your Shipping
- Setting Up the SolidShip Shipping Tool
- Connecting to UPS
- Connecting to FedEx
- Connecting to an Endicia Label Server Account to Print USPS Labels and Receive Shipping Discounts
- Setting Up Endicia DAZzle to Print USPS Labels
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