The Short Answer
To print Shopee, Lazada or TikTok Shop waybills on a thermal printer, load A6 100 x 150 mm thermal stickers, download the waybill from Seller Center, choose the thermal or A6 format if offered, and print at actual size with no scaling.
It is 9 p.m., the rider arrives for pickup at 10 a.m., and there are 43 orders to pack. Printing waybills on bond paper, cutting them, and taping them to each parcel takes hours. A thermal printer with A6 stickers prints a peel-and-stick label in a couple of seconds, no ink, no scissors, no tape.
This guide walks through the general steps for printing marketplace waybills on a thermal printer. Seller Center menus change often and vary by account, so treat the exact button names as approximate and follow what you see on screen. We sell A6 thermal stickers and waybill printers.
What You Need
| Item | Spec | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal label printer | Supports 100 mm wide labels | A6 waybills are 100 mm wide |
| A6 thermal stickers | 100 x 150 mm, 2 mm gap, 40 mm core | Standard marketplace waybill size |
| Driver or app | From the printer maker | Lets your computer or phone send the right paper size |
| Seller Center access | Shopee, Lazada or TikTok Shop | Where you download the waybills |
Our A6 stickers come 500 labels per roll at ₱249.
Step 1: Set Up the Printer
- Install the printer driver from the maker, on Windows or Mac.
- Load the A6 roll with the printable side facing the print head. Most printers show a diagram inside the lid.
- Run the printer's label calibration so it detects the gap between labels. Check the manual for the button sequence.
- In the printer settings on your computer, create or select a 100 x 150 mm paper size.
Step 2: Download Waybills From Seller Center
Each marketplace has a shipping or orders page where you arrange pickup or drop-off and then print the shipping label. Look for an option to print in a thermal or A6 format if your platform offers one. This format fits the 100 x 150 mm label without extra white space. If only A4 is offered, the label may come out small or split, and you may need to crop it.
- Shopee: look in My Shipment or the order's shipping page for the print option.
- Lazada: look in Orders, then the print shipping label action.
- TikTok Shop: look in Orders or Shipping, then print the label.
Menus change, so if you cannot find a thermal option, check each platform's seller help center.
Step 3: Print at Actual Size
- Open the downloaded PDF.
- Select your thermal printer.
- Set the paper size to 100 x 150 mm.
- Choose "Actual size" or 100% scale. Avoid "Fit to page" if it shrinks the barcode.
- Print one label first and check that the barcode scans with your phone.
Fixing Common Waybill Problems
- Label is tiny in a corner: the waybill was downloaded in A4 format, or scaling is on. Use the thermal or A6 format and actual size.
- Label cuts off: the paper size in your driver is wrong. Set 100 x 150 mm.
- Blank labels: the roll is loaded upside down. Scratch the sticker with a fingernail; the side that turns dark is the printable side.
- Skips a label each time: recalibrate the gap.
- Faint barcode: raise the print density setting and clean the print head.
Our full troubleshooting guide is thermal printer blank, faded or misaligned.
Packing Day Workflow
Batch your work: download all waybills at once, print them in order, then stick each label as you pack. Keep waybills face up and flat on the parcel, away from seams, and cover them with clear tape only if the courier allows it. Heat darkens direct thermal labels, so store printed labels and spare rolls away from the sun. Keep one spare roll beside the printer during big sale days like 11.11 and 12.12, when order volume jumps.
Choosing a Printer
If you are still choosing a printer, read our best waybill printer guide. Small label makers like the Niimbot H1S are for product and organizing labels, not A6 waybills; see our Niimbot guide for those.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a Shopee or Lazada waybill?
Thermal waybills are commonly A6, 100 x 150 mm. Use A6 thermal stickers with a printer that supports 100 mm labels.
Why is my waybill printing too small?
Usually the file is in A4 format or scaling is set to fit page. Choose the thermal format if available and print at actual size.
Do thermal printers need ink for waybills?
No. Thermal printers use heat-sensitive labels, so you only buy sticker rolls.
Questions? Contact our team.
Written by Johannes Yu, VMI Direct. Steps are general; follow your marketplace's current Seller Center instructions and your printer's manual.
