Shipit Shopify Pack & Scan – e-commerce packing, picking, and order processing

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Shipit Pack & Scan for e-commerce warehouse operations

Pack & Scan is a feature designed for e-commerce warehouse operations that simplifies order picking, packing, and shipment processing. It combines packing lists, scanning, and shipping label printing into one seamless workflow.

When the barcode or QR code on a packing list is scanned, the system identifies the order and proceeds according to the configured settings: the shipment can be booked, the shipping label printed or downloaded, and the order processed in the online store. This reduces manual steps and makes daily warehouse picking more efficient.

Pack & Scan is suitable for both single-order handling and batch packing, and it supports different e-commerce warehouse workflows through flexible settings.

In this guide, you will learn:

Where to activate the Pick & Scan add-on

How to enable automatic printing (kiosk printing) on Windows and macOS

You can also explore the comprehensive instructions for the Shipit Delivery Checkout add-on.

If needed, you can contact Shipit Support by email at helpdesk(at)shipit.fi.

Shipit Pack & Scan – add-on activation

The Shipit Pack & Scan add-on speeds up and simplifies order processing in the warehouse. With a single barcode scan, the order is processed, the correct package is verified, and the shipping label is printed automatically – without manual steps.

The add-on reduces errors and makes packing smoother, especially when handling large volumes of daily orders.

How to enable the Pack & Scan add-on

Open the Shipit Delivery Checkout app in Shopify
Go to Subscription Plans
Select Pack & Scan and click Subscribe

The add-on is activated immediately, and a free 14-day trial starts automatically.

Trial period and billing

14 days free of charge
Billing starts automatically after the trial period
Pricing depends on your Shopify plan:
- Basic: $9.90 / month
- Grow: $19.90 / month
- Advanced: $29.90 / month
- Plus: $39.90 / month

You can cancel the add-on at any time before the trial ends.

Go ahead and install the add-on and try it free for 14 days!

1. Enabling the Pack & Scan add-on

Open Shopify Admin
Go to the Shipit Delivery Checkout app
Open the app’s home page
Navigate to Subscription Plans
Purchase and activate the Pack & Scan add-on

Once the add-on is activated, the Pack & Scan settings can be found in the Settings of the Shipit Delivery Checkout app, as well as in the left-hand menu under the app.

2. Shipit Pack & Scan settings and configuration

Open Shipit Delivery Checkout
Select Settings
Go to the Pack & Scan tab

The settings below are explained in the same order as they appear in the Shipit settings under Pack & Scan.

Packing Slip on Page Open

Here you define what happens to packing slips when you select “Download packing list” in the Shipit Pack & Scan add-on.
You can choose from three different options, depending on what best fits your packing workflow.

No Action

Packing slips are not created automatically
You can download or print packing slips manually as needed
Suitable if the packing process is partly manual or packing slips are not always required

Download Automatically

All packing slips are automatically downloaded as a single PDF file
Ideal for batch printing before packing begins

Recommended if you:

Pack orders in batches
Want to control printing manually

Print Automatically

Packing slips are printed automatically to the default printer
No manual actions required

Shipit recommends this option when:

A dedicated warehouse printer is in use
You want the fastest and most automated packing process

Label Action on Barcode Scan

Here you define what happens when an order barcode is scanned.

None

Scanning does not trigger any automatic actions
Suitable for custom or manual workflows

Book Shipment & Download Label

The shipment is booked automatically
The shipping label is downloaded to the browser’s download folder

Shipit’s recommended option for most online stores and warehouses.
A clear and reliable workflow for daily packing operations.

Download Label Only (Pre-Booked)

Downloads an existing shipping label
Requires the shipment to be booked in advance
Does not book the shipment during scanning

Suitable if:

Shipments are automatically booked via an integration
Packing and printing are handled as separate steps

Smart Download (Book if Needed)

Checks whether a shipping label already exists
Downloads the existing label or automatically books the shipment if needed

The best choice for mixed workflows, where some orders are already booked and others are not.

Book Shipment & Print Label

When the order barcode is scanned, the system automatically books the shipment and prints the shipping label directly to the configured label printer.

Books the shipment automatically on scan
Prints the label directly to the specified printer
Does not require browser downloads
Requires a label printer to be configured in system settings

Especially suitable if:

A dedicated label printer is in use
You want the fastest and most straightforward workflow
Printing happens automatically without additional user actions

Print Label Only (Pre-Booked)

Print shipping label (pre-booked shipments)

Prints an existing shipping label without booking a shipment
Prints the ready label directly to the printer
Requires the shipment to be booked in advance
Does not book the shipment during scanning
Fails if no shipping label exists

Especially suitable if:

Shipments are pre-booked via an integration or automation
The warehouse has a direct printer connection
You want to keep packing and printing fast and simple

Smart Print (Book if Needed)

Intelligent printing (book if needed)

Checks whether a shipping label already exists and acts automatically based on the situation.

Prints an existing shipping label, if available
Automatically books the shipment if the label has not yet been created
Prints the shipping label directly to the printer

The best choice for mixed workflows, where:

Some orders are pre-booked
Some orders are booked during packing
You want one unified workflow for all cases

Verify Order Only (No Labels)

Verify order (no shipping labels)

Verifies that the order exists
Does not book shipments or generate labels

Use cases include:

Inventory checks
Quality control
Pre-packing

Barcode Format

Select which type of code is printed on the packing slip.

Barcode

A traditional barcode
Works with handheld scanners and in warehouse environments

Shipit’s recommended option for warehouses and fixed workstations.

QR Code

Suitable for mobile devices and tablets
Does not require a separate barcode scanner

A good choice if packing is done using a mobile device.

Order Fulfillment

In this section, you control when orders are marked as fulfilled in Shopify.

Automatically book shipments on scan

The shipment is booked immediately after scanning
No separate confirmation is required

Recommended when scanning always means the shipment is ready to be sent.

Automatically fulfill orders after scan

The order is automatically marked as fulfilled in Shopify
Inventory levels are updated
A shipping notification is sent to the customer

Recommended when packing and shipping are handled as a single, seamless step.

Popular settings combination

For most online stores, the best and most efficient setup is:

Packing Slip: Print Automatically
Scan Action: Book Shipment & Print Label
Barcode Format: Barcode

☑ Automatically book shipments on scan
☑ Automatically fulfill orders after scan

The result is a fast, automated, and error-free packing process.

NOTE: Using automatic printing requires kiosk printing mode to be enabled in the Chrome browser.

3. Pack & Scan – practical order processing

Option 1: Packing a single order

1. Creating a packing slip

Open Orders
Open an individual order
Select More actions
Click Create packing list

The packing slip is either:

Downloaded to your computer, or
Printed automatically

The behavior depends on the Packing Slip settings.

2. Scanning the packing slip

Scan the large barcode or QR code on the packing slip
The code type depends on the Barcode Format setting

3. Shipping labels and order processing

What happens after scanning depends entirely on your Pack & Scan settings.

Depending on your configuration:

Shipping labels are printed automatically or downloaded
Orders are processed automatically or manually
Inventory levels and order status are updated in Shopify

Note:
Pack & Scan does not enforce a single workflow. All automation—such as label printing, shipment booking, and marking orders as fulfilled—only works if it has been enabled in the settings.

Option 2: Batch processing packing slips

1. Creating packing slips for multiple orders

Go to the Orders view in Shopify
Select multiple orders
Click the … button
Select Open with Shipit
Choose Download packing list

The packing slips are:

Saved to your computer, or
Printed automatically, depending on your settings

2. Scanning and processing

Scan the barcode or QR code on each packing slip
Shipping labels are printed or downloaded
Orders are processed according to your settings

Summary

The Pack & Scan process works as follows:

A packing slip is created and downloaded or printed
The barcode or QR code is scanned
The shipping label is printed or downloaded
The order is processed automatically or manually, depending on the settings

With the right configuration, the entire process can be completed with a single scan.

Kiosk printing / automatic printing in the Pack & Scan add-on

The Shipit Pack & Scan add-on supports automatic printing, allowing shipping labels to be printed directly without print dialogs. This is often referred to as kiosk printing.

Below are separate instructions for Windows and macOS environments.

General requirements (for all operating systems)

Before enabling automatic printing, make sure that:

The printer is added to the operating system and works normally
The printer is set as the default printer
Printing does not require a PIN code or user confirmation
Manual printing of shipping labels works before enabling automation

Kiosk printing on Windows

Step 1: Create a new Chrome profile

Open Google Chrome
Click the profile icon in the top-right corner
Select Add
Create a new profile and name it, for example, Kiosk

Using a separate profile ensures that kiosk mode does not affect normal browsing.

Step 2: Manage Chrome profiles

Open the profile menu in Chrome again
Select Manage Chrome profiles
Locate the Kiosk profile you created

Step 3: Edit the profile

Click the three dots next to the Kiosk profile
Select Edit
Scroll to the bottom of the view
Enable Create desktop shortcut

Step 4: Edit the shortcut settings

Go to the Windows desktop
Find the newly created Chrome Kiosk shortcut
Right-click the shortcut
Select Show more options
Choose Properties

Step 5: Add the kiosk printing setting

Open the Shortcut tab
Locate the Target field
Go to the end of the field
Add a space and then:

--kiosk-printing

Do not remove any existing text — simply append this to the end.

Step 6: Launch Chrome in kiosk mode

Close Chrome completely (all windows)
Launch Chrome only using the created shortcut

Done!

When Chrome is launched using this shortcut:

Shipping labels are printed automatically
Printing is sent to the default printer
No print dialog is shown

This enables one-scan automatic printing with the Shipit Pack & Scan add-on on Windows.

Good to know

Always use this shortcut when working in kiosk mode
Launching Chrome normally will not enable automatic printing
If printing does not work, check the default printer in Windows settings

Kiosk printing on macOS (Mac)

Step 1: Create a new Chrome profile

A new Chrome profile ensures that kiosk mode does not affect normal browsing.

Open Google Chrome
Click the profile icon in the top-right corner
Select Add profile
Create a new profile and name it, for example, Kiosk
You can skip signing in to a Google account if you wish

Chrome will now open in a new window using the Kiosk profile.

Step 2: Open Pack & Scan and copy the correct URL

Log in to Shopify Admin
Open the Shipit Delivery Checkout app
Go to the Pack & Scan view
Copy the URL shown in the browser’s address bar

The URL is a Shopify Admin address, for example:
https://admin.shopify.com/store/YOUR-STORE/apps/shipit-delivery-checkout/pack-and-scan

Step 3: Create a Chrome kiosk launcher using Automator

On macOS, Chrome is launched in kiosk mode using the Automator app, which replaces the Windows desktop shortcut.

Open Automator

Open Finder
Type Automator in the search field
Open Automator
Select Application as the document type

Add the correct action

In the left sidebar under Library
Find Run Shell Script
Drag Run Shell Script to the workflow area on the right

Note:
“Suorita skripti” = Run Shell Script in English interfaces.

Configure the script settings

Shell: /bin/bash or /bin/zsh
Pass input: stdin

Paste the kiosk command

Paste the following command into the script and replace the URL with your own Pack & Scan URL:

/Applications/Google\ Chrome.app/Contents/MacOS/Google\ Chrome \
--kiosk \
--kiosk-printing \
https://admin.shopify.com/store/YOUR-STORE/apps/shipit-delivery-checkout/pack-and-scan

Do not change anything except the URL.

Step 4: Save and launch kiosk mode

Select File → Save
Name the application, for example Chrome Pack & Scan Kiosk
Save the app, for example, in the Applications folder
Close Google Chrome completely
- Chrome → Quit Google Chrome
Launch kiosk mode by opening the application you created

Done – what happens next?

When Pack & Scan is opened via this kiosk application:

Chrome launches in full-screen kiosk mode
No print dialog is shown
Shipping labels are printed automatically to the default printer
Automatic printing in Pack & Scan works correctly

Good to know

Always use Pack & Scan through this kiosk application
Launching Chrome normally will not enable automatic printing
Safari does not support kiosk printing
This is the standard way to enable automatic printing on macOS

Testing Pack & Scan

When kiosk printing is enabled:

Print a packing slip
Scan the packing slip
The shipping label is printed automatically without a print dialog
The order is processed automatically, if automation settings are enabled

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes, the Shipit Shopify Pack & Scan add-on is a paid add-on. The price depends on your Shopify plan:

Basic: $9.90 / month
Grow: $19.90 / month
Advanced: $29.90 / month
Plus: $39.90 / month

The Pack & Scan add-on does not require Carrier Calculated Shipping (CCS) to be used.

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