Printing Order Labels with GrownBy -- Thermal and Inkjet/Laser Printing

Printing Order Labels with GrownBy -- Thermal and Inkjet/Laser Printing

In a past article and video, we covered how to turn your sign-in sheets into printable labels. That process still works but as of version 3.7.2, GrownBy allows for direct printing of a variety of label sizes on both thermal and deskjet/inkjet printers!

Before we show you how to print your labels on GrownBy, let’s talk about thermal printers so you can choose the right method for your farm. 

What is thermal printing? 

Thermal printers are a fast and reliable way to print durable, water resistant labels. They use heat instead of ink to create images and text. Thermal printers work by heating specialized paper to darken the heated areas to create the label. They generally print in black and white. The paper is a little more expensive than regular printer paper but you don’t have to worry about ink so there’s just one supply to keep track of.

Why choose a thermal printer?

Thermal printers are popular for their speed, simplicity, and reliability. Some farms prefer this type of printing because you’ll never run out of ink, the labels are available in durable, waterproof options, and they print quickly from a roll of label printer paper. 

What thermal printer should I use? 

There are a variety of compatible thermal printers on the market. Just be sure to choose one that handles the size labels you'd like to use. Brands like DYMO, Brother, Epson, and Rollo all make compatible thermal printers.  Need help choosing a printer or printing labels? Contact our team—we’re happy to assist!

What if I don’t want to use a thermal printer? 

We also offer label printing for “sheet” labels on an inkjet/laser printer. Previously we recommended exporting your sign-in sheet into an external, on-line tool to format “sheet” labels that can be printed with an inkjet/laser printer. We now offer an easier method using only tools within GrownBy.

What label sizes and formats does GrownBy support?

GrownBy provides both thermal and sheet label options in 4”x6” (standard USPS label size), 4”x2”, and 2.4”x3”. All label exports are in PDF format. 

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): How to print your labels:

1. Open the Farmer Dashboard and navigate to Distributions:



2. Click on Packing Sheets and filter the view.

Adjust the filters, select the correct dates, and click “Apply Filters”. Wait for the page to finish loading before proceeding to the next step.


3. Click Export Labels.

A pop-up will open. Choose the number of products (Items per label), Label size, and Type. Roll is for thermal printers; sheet is for inkjet/laser printers. Click Submit:

4. Select print!

The labels will open within a new tab on your browser. Now you’re ready to print!

Please note that this step may differ, depending on the operating system and internet browser. 

In Chrome on MacOS, it looks like this. Click print in the top right corner: 



5. Select your printer and settings.

A print dialog box will appear. Select your printer and the correct paper size and click print: 


Resources

Rollo Thermal Printer

Smith Corona 4x6 Label Paper

ULine Thermal Printer Paper Options  


Still have questions? We have answers.

Email GrownBy support directly at support@grownby.app, or schedule a one-on-one call with one of our team members. A real human with farming experience will get back to you as soon as possible!






  



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