In addition to our scan workflows, barcodes can be used to perform actions in ShipStation like getting a rate, pulling a weight from a connected scale, navigating to a new part of the interface, and printing documents. Most hotkey functions can also be printed as barcodes if you'd like to eliminate the keyboard and use your barcode scanner exclusively.
In ShipStation, you can print these reference sheets from the Insights > Reports screen. You can even create your own custom Quick Reference sheet for frequently used actions. Read on for details.
Currently Available Only in Legacy Layout
Scan Action reports are currently only available when using ShipStation's Legacy layout. We are working to add more barcode scanning functionality to ShipStation's new layout as soon as possible!
Barcodes can be used in place of hotkeys for certain actions within ShipStation. These actions include (but are not limited to):
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Read weight from scale
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Show Rate Calculator
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Create new order
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Get Rate
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Create Label
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Create new batch
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Toggle Quickship
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Enable Barcode Listening screen
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Print Packing Slip
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Go to Account Settings
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Go to Shipment > Batches
To print barcode scan action reports:
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Scroll down to the Hotkey & Barcode Scan Actions section and select Barcode Scan Action Report.
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Choose a scan action type (General, Custom Shipping Presets, Shipping Orders, Printing Documents, or Navigation).
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Click Export to PDF.
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Print the PDF to use for quick barcode scanning.
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Scan the barcodes to perform any of the available actions.
Tip
If you use certain barcode actions frequently, use the Barcode Scan Action Quick Action Reference Sheet to add them to a single sheet in whichever order you prefer (see below section).
This report lets you set up and print a PDF of up to ten specific barcodes of your choice.
For instance, you may want to have a combination of navigational and shipping barcodes, or a sheet of your shipping presets with a create-label action barcode.