To set up your NetSuite account to print shipping labels in EPL or ZPL format:
Set up your NetSuite account to print using either EPL or ZPL format. Printer types that can use this format include certain Zebra, Eltron, and Epson printers. ZPL format is available for FedEx, USPS, and UPS shipping accounts and offers up to four times faster print speeds compared to the EPL format.
- Before fulfilling the order, go to Setup > Accounting > Setup Tasks > Shipping.
- Click the shipping account you want to use to print the label.
- In the Label Type field, select from the options below. For FedEx shipping accounts, select the Label Stock Orientation and Doctab Location for the EPL label that you use. You have the option to print EPL labels with or without doctabs only with FedEx shipping accounts. Click Submit.
| FORMAT | AVAILABLE SHIPPING ACCOUNTS |
| EPL (4 X 6) | FEDEX, UPS, USPS |
| EPL (4 X 8) | UPS |
| ZPL (4 X 6) | UPS |
| ZPL (4 X 8) | UPS |
| ZPLII (4 X 6) | USPS, FEDEX |
To print a shipping label in EPL or ZPL format:
- After you have fulfilled the order, go to Transactions > Management > Print Checks and Forms.
- Click Integrated Shipping Labels.
- In the Starting Label field, enter 1 to begin printing on the first label of the first sheet of labels. Enter 2 to begin printing on the second column, or second label, on the sheet.
- Select a carrier to print labels for or select All.
- Leave the Single Label Per Page box clear. This preference is for printing in PDF format.
- Optionally, select a location.
- In the Print column, check the box next to each order you want to print a label for.
- Click Mark All to check the boxes for all items.
- Click the Order Date for an order to view the sales order.
- Click the Ship Date to view the Item Fulfillment for that order.
- Click Print. A window opens with instructions on how to download your label. Attach the label to the package for the order, and it is ready for drop-off or pick-up.