How to print a TikTok Shop label with a thermal printer?

To print a TikTok Shop label with a thermal printer, first download the shipping label from the relevant order in Seller Center, check its format, then print it at actual size on a compatible label. The key is not to confuse the PDF file format with the label size: a document already generated in 100 × 150 mm should not be set up like an A4 page containing a smaller label.

Menus and logistics options may vary depending on the marketplace, carrier, and shipping method assigned to the order. Always use the shipping label generated or requested by TikTok Shop for that specific order, with the corresponding tracking number, rather than an old label saved on your computer.

Where to find the TikTok Shop shipping label?

In TikTok Shop Seller Center, open the order management area and then the list of orders to ship. Select the relevant order and look for the action to prepare the shipment or print the label. Official TikTok Shop documentation regarding the logistics process for European sellers indicates that label printing occurs from the "Orders to ship" tab. It also distinguishes orders based on their handling method.

Another official resource dedicated to the Shipped via Platform option, updated on July 28, 2026, states that the platform can assign the tracking number, generate the label, and allow it to be printed from Seller Center. This functionality depends on the logistics option available for the order.

Before clicking "Print", check at least the following:

• the order name or reference;
• the recipient's address;
• the assigned carrier and service;
• the expected number of packages;
• the displayed tracking number;
• the presence of only one label per package, unless otherwise instructed by the platform.

Step 1: Download the correct PDF

Save the shipping label in a folder reserved for today's orders. Give the file a name that allows you to unambiguously find the order, for example, using its internal ID, but avoid unnecessarily exposing customer personal data in the file name.

Then open the PDF before printing it. Do not start a batch directly from the download window: a visual check of a few seconds can help identify a blank page, an incomplete label, or a document containing multiple items.

The document is already in 100 × 150 mm format

Select the 100 × 150 mm paper size, sometimes displayed as 4 × 6 inches in the driver. Choose a scale of 100% or the "actual size" option. Avoid "Fit to page" if the PDF and the label already have the same dimensions, as this option can add margins or reduce the barcode.

The shipping label is integrated into an A4 page

You need to isolate the usable area before sending it to the thermal printer. Simply reducing the entire A4 page would produce a tiny label. Follow our detailed method to transform an A4 PDF into a 100 × 150 mm label without distorting the barcode.

Step 2: Prepare the thermal printer

Ensure the printer is turned on, connected to the correct device, and recognized by the application or system. If you are printing from a phone, confirm that the selected printer is indeed the one at the shipping station. For connection troubleshooting, consult our Bluetooth guide for iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows.

Load the labels in the direction indicated by the manufacturer. The thermal-sensitive side must face the print head. Adjust the guides against the media without pinching it, then use the feed command to check that each label stops correctly.

After changing a roll, fan-fold stack, or dimensions, perform a calibration. If you are hesitating between two types of packaging, our roll or fan-fold comparison explains their feeding constraints.

Step 3: Apply the correct print settings

Setting	Recommended starting value	Point to check
Paper size	Exact PDF dimensions, often 100 × 150 mm for a parcel label	Size may vary: read document properties.
Scale	100% or actual size	No barcode should be cut off.
Orientation	Automatic, then portrait or landscape if necessary	The label must properly fill the surface.
Margins	No margins added by the software	All four edges of the content remain visible.
Quality	Standard manufacturer setting	Sharp text, distinct lines, and non-saturated barcode.

Do not automatically push the density to maximum. Too dark a print can thicken bars, while too low a density produces pale areas. Start with the standard setting, print one copy, then adjust in small steps if the result requires it.

Step 4: Check a test label

Before a batch print, print a single label and examine it under normal light. The text should be legible without zooming, barcodes should be complete, and characters should not merge. Also, check that the address, tracking number, and any carrier markings are present.

If the label comes out blank, blurry, cut off, or misaligned, do not print multiple identical copies. Check the paper direction, driver format, scale, guides, and calibration in that order. Our article on blurry, misaligned, or blank thermal labels provides a complete diagnosis.

Step 5: Attach the shipping label correctly to the package

Choose a flat, clean, and dry surface. Smooth the label from the center outwards to avoid creases on the barcode. Do not place it on an edge, a closure, or a heavily curved area. On a flexible pouch, first insert the product, remove excess air, and close the pouch before attaching the label.

Remove or cover old labels and barcodes when reusing a box. Multiple visible codes can create ambiguity during sorting. Do not apply adhesive tape over the thermal barcode: reflections and creases can hinder its readability, and some adhesives do not age well in contact with thermal paper.

Print multiple TikTok Shop orders without mixing them up

The main risk of batch printing is not technical: it's matching the right label to the wrong package. Prepare one order at a time or use clearly separated bins. A simple method is to always follow the same sequence:

1. open an order in Seller Center;
2. pick and check the items;
3. pack the parcel without definitively sealing it;
4. download and print its shipping label;
5. compare the order and label one last time;
6. attach the label, seal the parcel, and move it to the "ready" area.

If you print all labels at once, maintain the exact same order for orders, prepared products, and shipping labels. A clear organization of the shipping station reduces crossovers between pending and completed packages.

Common errors and their solutions

The shipping label is too small

The entire A4 file was likely reduced onto a 100 × 150 mm label. Crop the label area or download a version designed for a thermal printer, if available.

Part of the barcode is cut off

Check the PDF dimensions, the format declared in the driver, and the scale. Disable automatically added margins and try the other orientation.

The printer skips a label

The sensor may be poorly calibrated or set for another type of mark. Reload the media, properly bring the guides together, and restart calibration.

The wrong shipping label was attached

Immediately set the package aside and retrieve the order in Seller Center. Do not ship until you have confirmed the association between the order, tracking, and package.

The PDF does not open or appears incomplete

Download it again from the active order, then try an updated PDF reader. Avoid using a screenshot, which can alter resolution or cut off information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a TikTok Shop label be printed from a phone?

Yes, if your printer and its application support PDF printing from your device. Check the format, scale, and preview before starting the print.

Are all TikTok Shop labels 100 × 150 mm?

It should not be assumed. The format depends on the generated document, market, and carrier. Check the PDF dimensions before choosing the paper.

Do I need to create the tracking number myself?

This depends on the order's logistics method. When TikTok Shop or its shipping system assigns tracking and generates the label, use that information. For other methods, follow the exact instructions displayed in Seller Center.

Why does the TikTok Shop label print on A4?

The PDF or print dialog is likely configured for an office printer. Select the thermal version if it exists, or properly isolate the shipping label before printing it in 100 × 150 mm.

Is a 203 DPI printer sufficient for a TikTok Shop label?

A 203 DPI resolution is commonly used for shipping labels. Readability also depends on PDF quality, scale, density, media, and printhead maintenance.

Can a shipping label be reprinted?

Use the reprint function associated with the same order when Seller Center offers it. Destroy the incorrect copy and ensure only one active shipping label remains on the package.