Shopify Print All Orders: How It Works

Yes, Shopify lets you print all your orders at once, either by selecting multiple orders on the Orders page and using the “Print shipping labels” or “Print packing slips” action, or by using the built-in “Print all” option within an individual order’s detail view. You can also print a full list of orders as a CSV or PDF report from the Analytics section. This article explains the exact steps, what each printing method does, and how to handle common issues like formatting or bulk printing limits.

Formula

The average pace (in minutes per kilometer) is calculated by dividing the total time taken (in minutes) by the distance covered (in kilometers). The average speed (in kilometers per hour) is calculated by dividing the distance by the time in hours (which is the total minutes divided by 60).

In symbols:

• Pace = t / d (min/km)
• Speed = d / (t / 60) (km/h)

Where:

• t = total time in minutes
• d = distance in kilometers

Worked Example

Using the default values from the calculator: t = 50 minutes, d = 10 km.

Step 1: Calculate pace: 50 / 10 = 5.00 min/km.

Step 2: Calculate speed: 10 / (50 / 60) = 10 / 0.8333 = 12.00 km/h.

So the average pace is 5.00 min/km and the average speed is 12.00 km/h.

How to Print All Orders in Shopify

Shopify does not have a single “print all orders” button that prints every order in your store at once, but you can print a large batch by selecting orders on the Orders page. Here’s how:

1. Go to Orders in your Shopify admin.
2. Use the checkboxes on the left of each order to select multiple orders. You can select all orders on the current page by clicking the top checkbox.
3. Click the “More actions” dropdown (or the “…” menu) and choose “Print packing slips” or “Print shipping labels”.
4. Your browser’s print dialog will open. Choose your printer and click Print.

If you want to print a list of all orders (not individual slips), go to Analytics > Reports, find the “Sales by product” or “Orders” report, and click Export to get a CSV file. You can then open that file and print it from a spreadsheet program.

What Can You Print from Shopify?

Shopify offers several printing options, each with a different purpose:

• Packing slips – A summary of the order contents, used to pack the items. It shows the customer’s address, order items, and sometimes notes.
• Shipping labels – The actual postage label with the delivery address and tracking barcode. You need a shipping carrier set up (like USPS, UPS, or DHL) and a label printer.
• Order summaries – A detailed view of a single order, including payment and fulfillment status.
• Invoices – A formal bill for the customer, which you can generate from the order page or through a third-party app.

You cannot print all orders as a single PDF from the admin directly. For that, you’d need to export the orders to a CSV and then convert to PDF using a spreadsheet tool.

How to Choose the Right Printing Method

Think about what you need the printout for:

• Packing slips – Best for your own warehouse staff to know what to put in the box.
• Shipping labels – Necessary if you’re shipping with a carrier that requires a pre-printed label.
• Order list – Useful for accounting, inventory, or a visual overview of all orders in a period.

If you have a thermal label printer, choose “Shipping labels” and select the correct label size (e.g., 4×6 inches). If you have a regular inkjet or laser printer, packing slips on letter-size paper are fine.

Common Problems and Solutions

Users often run into these issues:

• Print button is grayed out – This usually means no orders are selected. Make sure you check the boxes next to the orders.
• Only prints one order – If you’re on the order detail page, you’ll only see that order. Go back to the Orders list and select multiple.
• Labels are too small or cut off – Adjust the printer settings in your browser’s print dialog. Set the scale to “Fit to page” or choose the correct paper size.
• Can’t print all orders for a date range – Shopify only shows 50 orders per page by default. You can change the pagination to show up to 250 per page, but you still have to select all on that page. For more, use the export to CSV.

Printing Limits and Performance

Shopify doesn’t impose a hard limit on how many orders you can print at once, but your browser may struggle with very large batches. For instance, if you select 250 orders and try to print packing slips, the print preview might take a long time to load or even crash. A practical approach is to print in batches of 50–100 orders. Also, note that printing shipping labels requires you to have purchased labels for each order; you can’t print a label for an order that hasn’t been fulfilled yet.

Alternatives to Built-in Printing

If the built-in options are not enough, consider third-party apps from the Shopify App Store:

• Order Printer – A free app that lets you customize packing slips, invoices, and receipts, and print them in bulk.
• Shipping apps – Like ShipStation or Shippo, which offer more advanced bulk label printing and batch processing.
• CSV export – Always a fallback. Export orders to Excel or Google Sheets, then use mail merge or print from there.

These tools often provide more flexibility in formatting and can handle larger volumes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I print all orders from Shopify at once?

No, there is no single button to print every order in your store. You must select orders manually, either by page or by using filters. To print all orders, you’d need to select them across multiple pages, which can be time-consuming. Exporting to CSV is the only way to get a complete list in one go.

Why is my print button not working?

The most common cause is that no orders are selected. Make sure you have checked at least one order. Also, check that your browser allows pop-ups, as the print dialog sometimes opens in a new window. If the issue persists, try a different browser or disable browser extensions.

What is the difference between a packing slip and an invoice?

A packing slip is a document that lists the items in a shipment, used for packing and verifying the order. An invoice is a bill that shows the amount due and payment details. Invoices are typically sent to the customer, while packing slips are for internal use. Shopify does not have a built-in invoice feature, but you can use apps like Order Printer to create them.

Can I print shipping labels for multiple orders at once?

Yes, you can select multiple orders and choose “Print shipping labels” from the “More actions” menu. This will generate labels for all selected orders that have been fulfilled. You must have a shipping carrier set up and have purchased postage for each label. Note that you cannot print labels for unfulfilled orders.

Does Shopify charge for printing?

Shopify itself does not charge for printing. However, if you print shipping labels, you pay for the postage through your shipping carrier. Packing slips and order summaries are free to print. Third-party apps may have their own pricing.

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in t | Finish time | min | 50 | 0
in d | Distance | km | 10 | 0
out pace | Average pace | min/km | t / d | 2
out speed | Average speed | km/h | d / (t / 60) | 2