Complete Seller Guide
What Is a Flipkart Shipping Label?
A Flipkart shipping label is a PDF document generated by the Flipkart Seller Hub for every order a seller accepts. Each page of this PDF typically contains two sections: the shipping label (with the customer address, tracking barcode, Order ID, SKU, product name, and courier partner details) and a tax invoice (with GST breakdown, seller GSTIN, and product pricing).
This label must be printed and pasted on the package before the courier partner (Ekart, Delhivery, or others) picks it up. If the barcode is not scannable or the label is cut off, the pickup can be rejected — leading to delayed dispatch and negative seller metrics on your Flipkart dashboard.
Did you know? The average Flipkart seller wastes ₹2–₹4 per order when printing labels on A4 paper instead of cropping them for thermal rolls. For a seller processing 100 orders/day, that's ₹6,000–₹12,000 wasted every month just on paper and ink.
Step 1: Download Flipkart Shipping Labels from Seller Hub
Log into Flipkart Seller Hub
Go to seller.flipkart.com and log in with your registered email and password. Navigate to the Orders tab on the left sidebar.
Select Orders to Ship
In the "Ready to Dispatch" section, check the boxes next to the orders you want to print labels for. You can select individual orders or click "Select All" for bulk processing.
Click "Download Labels"
After selecting your orders, click "Print Label" or "Download Invoice & Label". Flipkart generates a single PDF file containing all selected labels — one page per order. This PDF is downloaded to your computer.
Important: Flipkart downloads the labels in random order — they are not grouped by product, SKU, or size. If you're processing 50+ orders, this random order means your packing team wastes significant time searching for products. Sorting before printing is the single biggest time-saver for medium and large sellers.
Understanding the Flipkart Label Layout
Before you start cropping or printing, it helps to understand what's on each page of your Flipkart label PDF:
| Section | What It Contains | Do You Need to Print It? |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping Label (Top Half) | Customer address, seller address, tracking barcode, AWB number, courier name (Ekart/Delhivery), Order ID, SKU, product name & size | ✅ Yes — must be pasted on the package |
| Tax Invoice (Bottom Half) | GST details, GSTIN, product MRP, selling price, tax breakup, HSN code | ⚠️ Required inside the package (can be printed separately) |
| Margins & Whitespace | Blank areas around both sections | ❌ No — wastes paper & causes alignment issues |
The key takeaway: if you're using a thermal printer, you only need the top shipping label portion — cropped to exactly 4×4 or 4×6 inches. The tax invoice can be placed inside the package separately (or skipped entirely if you're using Flipkart's auto-invoice feature).
Step 2: Crop Flipkart Labels for Thermal Printers (4×4 or 4×6)
This is where most sellers struggle. Flipkart's PDF includes the full A4-size page with both the label and invoice. If you print this directly on a thermal printer, you'll get a tiny, unreadable label — or worse, the printer will try to scale it and produce a blank output.
Option A: Manual Cropping (Not Recommended for Bulk)
You can open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat or any PDF editor, use the crop tool to select just the shipping label area, and save it. However, this takes 30–60 seconds per label. If you have 100 orders, that's 50–100 minutes of manual cropping every day.
Option B: Auto-Crop with EasyOrderLabel (Recommended)
The fastest method is to use a free auto-crop tool. EasyOrderLabel's Flipkart Label Crop Tool automatically detects the label boundary on every page of your PDF, separates the shipping label from the tax invoice, removes all whitespace margins, and outputs a clean 4×4 inch or 4×6 inch PDF that's perfectly sized for thermal printers.
The entire process takes under 30 seconds for 100+ labels — compared to over an hour of manual work.
Cost Savings: Switching from A4 paper + inkjet to thermal printing with auto-cropped labels saves approximately ₹3 per label. At 100 orders/day, that's ₹9,000/month saved on paper and ink alone.
Step 3: Sort Flipkart Labels by SKU & Size Before Printing
When you download labels from Flipkart Seller Hub, the pages are in completely random order. Order #47 might be a blue t-shirt in size M, followed by Order #12 which is a phone cover, followed by Order #89 which is another blue t-shirt in size L. Your packing team has to constantly jump between different product bins, wasting enormous amounts of time.
SKU-level sorting solves this entirely. When labels are sorted by SKU and then by size, your team can:
- Pick all 25 units of "Blue T-Shirt SKU-1234" at once from the same bin
- Pack them sequentially (S, S, M, M, L, XL) without switching between products
- Use the auto-generated picking list to know exact quantities before they even start
EasyOrderLabel reads the barcode and product information from every Flipkart label, groups them by SKU and size, and reorders the PDF so that the highest-volume products come first. It also generates an editable Excel/CSV inventory report showing exactly how many units of each SKU and size you need to pick.
Seller Tip: Sellers who sort labels by SKU before packing report a 40–60% reduction in packing time. For a 3-person packing team processing 200 orders/day, that translates to saving 2–3 hours of labor daily.
Step 4: Correct Print Settings for Flipkart Labels
Even if your PDF is correctly cropped, wrong print settings can ruin the output. Here are the exact settings to use:
For Thermal Printers (4×4 inch labels)
- Open the cropped PDF in any PDF reader (Adobe Reader, Foxit, or Chrome)
- Press Ctrl + P to open the print dialog
- Select your thermal printer from the printer list
- Set paper size to 100mm × 100mm (or 4 × 4 inches)
- Set scaling to "Actual Size" — do NOT use "Fit to Page"
- Set orientation to Portrait
- Print a single test page first before printing the full batch
For Thermal Printers (4×6 inch labels)
- Same steps as above, but set paper size to 100mm × 150mm (4 × 6 inches)
- The extra height accommodates more address text and larger barcodes
- Some sellers prefer 4×6 for Flipkart because the barcode prints larger and scans more reliably
For Regular A4 Printers
- Open the original (uncropped) PDF
- Set paper size to A4 and scaling to "Fit to Printable Area"
- Print on plain A4 paper
- Cut the shipping label along the border using scissors or a paper cutter
- Place the tax invoice inside the package
Common Mistake: If you select "Fit to Page" for a cropped 4×4 PDF on a thermal printer, the printer will shrink the label to add margins — making the barcode too small to scan. Always use "Actual Size" for pre-cropped PDFs.
Thermal Printer vs A4 Printer: Cost & Speed Comparison
Here's a detailed comparison to help you decide which printing method is right for your Flipkart business:
| Factor | Thermal Printer (4×4) | Regular A4 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per label | ₹0.50 – ₹1.00 | ₹3.00 – ₹5.00 (paper + ink) |
| Print speed | 2–3 seconds per label | 8–15 seconds per page |
| Needs cutting? | No — self-adhesive rolls | Yes — manual cutting required |
| Ink required? | No — direct thermal technology | Yes — ink/toner cartridges |
| Paper waste | Zero — exact label size | High — 70% of A4 sheet is blank |
| Upfront cost | ₹4,000 – ₹12,000 (one-time) | ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 (one-time) |
| Best for | 15+ orders/day | 1–15 orders/day |
Verdict: If you're processing more than 15–20 Flipkart orders per day, a thermal printer pays for itself within 1–2 months through saved paper, ink, and time costs. Pair it with an auto-crop tool and you have the most efficient label printing workflow possible.
Common Flipkart Label Printing Problems & How to Fix Them
Problem: Label Prints Completely Blank
Cause: Usually the wrong paper size is selected. If your printer expects 4×4 inch paper but the PDF is A4, the printer may output a blank page. Also common with outdated printer drivers.
Fix: (1) Make sure your thermal printer's paper size matches the PDF — use a cropped PDF for thermal. (2) Update your printer driver from the manufacturer's website. (3) Re-download the PDF from Flipkart; occasionally the download gets corrupted.
Problem: Barcode Not Scanning at Pickup
Cause: The label was scaled during printing (either too small or with added margins), making the barcode physically smaller than required for the courier scanner.
Fix: Always select "Actual Size" (not "Fit to Page") in print settings when using a pre-cropped PDF. Also, ensure your thermal printer's DPI is set to 203 DPI (the standard for shipping labels). If using 300 DPI, the barcode lines may be too thin.
Problem: Label is Cut Off or Misaligned
Cause: Paper size mismatch or the label roll is loaded incorrectly in the printer.
Fix: Open your printer's properties/preferences, verify the paper width matches your roll (typically 100mm for 4-inch labels), and perform a calibration print using the printer's built-in calibration function.
Problem: Tax Invoice Printing with Label (Wasting Space)
Cause: Printing the original uncropped Flipkart PDF on a thermal printer includes the tax invoice on the same page, wasting half the label.
Fix: Use EasyOrderLabel's auto-crop tool to separate the shipping label from the tax invoice. The tool outputs only the shipping label portion, perfectly sized for your thermal printer.
Flipkart Smart Fulfillment Labels — What's Different?
Flipkart Smart Fulfillment (earlier called Flipkart Assured or F-Assured) is Flipkart's premium fulfillment program where products are stored in Flipkart warehouses or processed through partner hubs. The label format for Smart Fulfillment orders has some differences:
- Label layout: Smart Fulfillment labels may have additional routing codes and hub-specific barcodes
- Courier partner: Usually Ekart Logistics (Flipkart's own courier) rather than third-party partners
- Barcode type: May include both 1D (Code 128) and 2D (QR code) barcodes
- SKU data: The FSID (Flipkart Serial ID) is used alongside or instead of your seller SKU
Good news: EasyOrderLabel handles both regular and Smart Fulfillment label formats automatically. The tool detects which format your PDF uses and applies the correct cropping boundaries. No manual adjustment needed.
Best Thermal Printers for Flipkart Labels in India (2026)
Here are the most popular thermal printers used by Flipkart sellers across India, based on reliability, price, and compatibility:
| Printer Model | Price Range | Label Width | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xprinter XP-460B | ₹4,000 – ₹5,500 | Up to 4.25 inch | Small sellers (20-50 orders/day), budget-friendly |
| TSC TE244 | ₹8,000 – ₹10,000 | Up to 4.25 inch | Mid-volume sellers (50-200 orders/day), excellent durability |
| Zebra GK420d | ₹12,000 – ₹16,000 | Up to 4.09 inch | High-volume sellers (200+ orders/day), enterprise-grade |
| TVS LP46 Lite | ₹5,500 – ₹7,000 | Up to 4.25 inch | Indian brand, good service network, 30-100 orders/day |
Pro Tip: When buying a thermal printer for Flipkart labels, make sure it supports 4×4 inch (100×100mm) label rolls. Buy rolls in bulk (10-20 rolls at once) from wholesale suppliers on Amazon or IndiaMART — it brings the cost down to ₹0.30–0.50 per label.
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Thoughts
Printing Flipkart shipping labels correctly is one of those operational details that seems small, but directly impacts your dispatch speed, packing efficiency, and per-order cost. The biggest wins come from:
- Switching to thermal printing — eliminates ink costs and manual cutting
- Auto-cropping labels — ensures perfect 4×4 output without manual PDF editing
- Sorting by SKU before printing — reduces packing time by 40–60%
All three of these can be achieved for free with EasyOrderLabel. Upload your Flipkart PDF, get cropped + sorted labels and a picking list in seconds.