When you're ready to begin verifying an order in GroovePacker Lite you'll begin by providing the order number of the order you wish to verify.
You have a scanner right there, why not let it do the typing? To make this happen you'll need a packing slip with an order number barcode.
Pro Tip: We recommend printing packing slips on a 4"x6" thermal label. This allows you to use the same printer for Shipping labels and packing slips. Since both are thermal you won't need to refill ink or toner.
Pro Tip 2: Shopify now supports printing barcodes on the native Shopify packing slip. If you're already using this packing slip this will be the best option. Instructions can be found here.
Print via GroovePacker Lite:
A basic packing slip that lists the items and their quantities can be printed directly from the Shopify Orders List through GroovePacker Lite. If you want to get started immediately and you do not need to print large batches orders this is a good option.
1) Select up to 10 orders in the Shopify orders list. (if there are few order items and locations are not displayed on the packing slip it may be possible to print more than 10 at a time.) If you need to print more than 10 orders per batch scroll down to the "Native Packing Slip" section below.
2) Click the "caterpillar" menu at the bottom of the page for more options
3) Choose "Print with GroovePacker Lite" from this options menu
The packing slips will be generated and displayed in a new tab. If this is the first time you are printing you will need to allow popups from the GroovePacker Lite site. You can click the "lock" icon in the URL bar to change the setting.
The packing slips will be displayed as soon as they are generated and you'll see a print button that will launch the printing window.
Set the Scaling to 50% for printing on 4" x 6" thermal labels or leave the default scaling (100%) when printing on standard 8.5" X 11" pages.
We recommend printing packing slips on a thermal printer since it is very convenient to print both packing slips and shipping labels on the same printer. Thermal printers are nice because they are very low maintenance, (no ink to refill, very dependable) and the barcodes tend to be very easy to scan.
The customizable (more advanced) option:
If you need to customize your packing slip the Order Printer app makes it possible to add a barcode and make additional changes to the packing slip template using Shopify's liquid variables. If you do not have experience with html and you require a custom packing slip, the "Templates for Order Printer" app is a good option. I am told their support team is able to assist with customizations.
Since Shopify now supports printing barcodes on the native Shopify packing slip. You'll probably want to go that route unless you are planning to create or purchase a more advanced template. Instructions for adding a barcode to the native Shopify packing slip can be found here.