Automatic printing of Packing Slips for new orders

[orders75]

Because this original request I made for this was closed when an unrelated feature was introduced, I'm creating a new one. I would very much like to be able to have the automation in ShipStation be able to print. This would allow me to have it automatically print all new orders that have downloaded, so that warehouse personnel know an order has come in when the printer starts spitting out packing slips. This is something we're used to having in a different product we switched from to ShipStation and it's the main thing we miss. With printing being done through ShipStation Connect now, this should be entirely possible too. The other thing that would have be added is another feature that ShipStation really does need anyway: an indication of some kind that an order has already been printed. This would allow automation to "print all unprinted orders" as well as greatly reduce the possibility of orders being double-packed when more than 1 person is working shipping. We've had this happen multiple times simply because there's no good way to tell when an order has already been printed right now. Thank you!!

[Moderator-Davis]

Hey there @ja, 

We do not yet have an automatic printing feature, but I do appreciate the desire for this type of feature. We are always looking into what changes can be made, in the future so if we see any movement on this idea i'll update this thread accordingly 🙂 

[seth1]

Has anyone been able to achieve this by using Zapier? Perhaps a zap between ShipStation and https://www.ezeep.com/ ?

[KyleTeal]

It is wild that this is not possible yet...

[DSOTechnologies]

I have been able to do this with an app I created outside of shipstation. We have processed thousands of orders this way. If anyone is interested they can email me dan@dsotechnologies.com

[BobbyT]

Please put "Packing Slip Printed" status column on Orders page.

[jonathanc]

@BobbyT  we could be thinking the same thing if you could filter out the printed packing slips you could use a stream deck and print the latest orders just by pushing one button 

[CaraAdmin]

Hello, @BobbyT!

Thank you for your patience while we reviewed your feature request—I’m thrilled to share some great news! Users can now add a 'Packing Slip Printed' column in the orders grid and even filter by printed or not printed. It works just like it does on the Shipments tab, giving you more control and visibility!

We're also aware that this thread includes a request for the ability to print labels automatically. While that feature hasn’t been released yet, the developers are looking into how this might be possible. 

Happy Shipping!

-Cara

[jeff7]

Cara said, "We're also aware that this thread includes a request for the ability to print labels automatically. While that feature hasn’t been released yet, the developers are looking into how this might be possible. "

We aren't requested the ability to print labels automatically. We need packing slips to print automatically when orders come in. We receive hundreds of orders per day and needing to constantly update and print is extremely time consuming. I definitely don't want labels printing automatically.

[CaraAdmin]

Hello, @jeff7!

Thank you for the clarification! I’ll make sure this feedback is shared with the developers so they have a clear understanding of your request.

Have a wonderful day!

-Cara

[jaimes57]

Bump. I'm interested in automatically downloading packing slips once new orders are received rather than sending them straight to the printer, but same idea.