Methods to Obtain and Print Shipping Documentation in MachShip

Methods to Obtain and Print Shipping Documentation in MachShip

The printing of shipping labels is important in ensuring that freight is delivered in full and on time. 

MachShip has the following methods by which a user can download and print shipping labels, consignment and manifest documentation. 

MachShip Printing Application

If you are looking to automate the process of downloading and printing documentation in MachShip then you should look to install and configure the MachShip Printing Application. 

To automate the printing of documentation on any of consignment creation, editing or manifesting please follow the instructions outlined at the link below:

MachShip Configurations and Evaluations

Alternatively, if you would like to send a label or document to the application for printing please follow the instructions below:

Send to Printer

Downloading through the Platform

Every consignment and manifest which is created in MachShip will have access to print off shipping documentation. This can be undertaken individually or in bulk from either the:

Consignment Grids and View Consignment pages

Manifest Pages

This method will provide the user with pdf copies of all shipping documentation which can be printed off and attached to the shipping items. 

Emailing Paperwork to a Sender

If you are generating consignments on behalf of a sender or alternatively you are generating a return consignment, MachShip has facilitated the ability for a user to email all the paperwork through to the sending party. 

This is outlined in the article below:

Emailing Paperwork

MachShip API

The MachShip API will enable a user to request and obtain PDF copies of all shipping documentation in MachShip

All endpoints can be seen in the section Labels from the MachShip Swagger Page linked below:

Swagger Link

Configuration, authentication and usage of the MachShip API are outlined in the section linked below:

MachShip API

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