Print Shipping Labels with Isend
Fast, Easy and Carrier-Ready
Whether you’re sending a single parcel or processing hundreds of orders a day, printing shipping labels has never been more straightforward. iSend gives senders and online retailers access to multi-carrier label generation, seamless integrations, and a streamlined print workflow that saves time at every step.
Streamlined workflow in just a few clicks
Find the best rates across multiple carriers
Print labels that are 100% compliant and ready to ship
How to Print a Shipping Label with iSend (3 Simple Steps)
Printing a shipping label through iSend comes down to three actions, no matter which carrier you choose.
1. Generate your label
Log in to your iSend dashboard, enter your sender and recipient details, select your service level (standard, same day, or international), and confirm the package weight and dimensions. iSend compares rates across carriers and creates your label file.
2. Download and prepare
Save the label file to your device. Most Australian carriers produce labels at 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inch), the standard thermal label size. If you're printing on an A4 sheet using an inkjet or laser printer, your iSend label file includes sizing guides so it prints at the correct dimensions.
3. Print and attach
Send the file to your printer, cut or peel the label, and attach it securely to the largest flat surface of your parcel. Avoid placing it over seams, tape, or curved edges. Drop the parcel at your nearest carrier collection point or post office, or schedule a pickup directly from your address.
For a detailed walkthrough of the full process, visit our Shipping Guides or watch step-by-step demonstrations in our Video Tutorials.
Supported Carriers and Label Types
iSend supports label generation across all major Australian carriers from a single platform, so you’re never logging in to multiple dashboards or juggling separate carrier accounts.
DHL Express
When you generate a DHL Express label through iSend, it includes Ship From and Ship To address fields, tracking barcodes, and customs information for international shipments.
Australia Post
Australia Post offers two main business label programmes, and iSend supports both. Both produce 102 x 152 mm labels, and when you're shipping internationally, iSend generates the required CN22 or CN23 customs forms directly on the label.
StarTrack and Aramex
Both are available straight from
iSend's multi-carrier shipping software, so you can compare them alongside every other carrier without leaving your dashboard.
TNT, Couriers Please, Hunter Express, Star Track, Direct Courier, Fedex, UPS, Trans Freight & More
Shipping Label Sizes - Carrier Reference Guide
Using the correct label size prevents misprints, scanning errors, and delivery delays. Here’s a quick reference for the major Australian carriers you can book through iSend:
| Carrier | Standard Label Size | Common Label Roll (Thermal) |
|---|---|---|
| Australia Post eParcel | 102 x 152 mm | 102 mm roll |
| Australia Post MyPost Business | 102 x 152 mm | 102 mm roll |
| DHL Express | 102 x 152 mm | 102 mm roll |
| Sendle | 102 x 152 mm | 102 mm roll |
| StarTrack | 100 x 150 mm | 100 mm roll |
| Aramex | 100 x 150 mm | 100 mm roll |
The 4 x 6 inch (approximately 102 x 152 mm) format is the universal standard for Australian carrier shipping labels.
If you're using a thermal label printer, stock a 102 mm wide roll and you'll be compatible with virtually every major carrier iSend supports.
Thermal Label Printers vs Standard Inkjet - Which Do You Need?
Thermal label printers use heat to activate the label surface, so there's no ink, toner, or ribbons involved. Print speed is significantly faster (typically 4 to 6 labels per second), running costs are lower over time, and the labels themselves are smudge-resistant and durable in transit. They're the go-to choice for eCommerce sellers, warehouses, and any operation shipping more than 20 parcels a week.
Standard inkjet or laser printers can print shipping labels on A4 paper or A4 label sheets. They're a practical option for low-volume senders who already own the hardware - the trade-off is a higher per-print cost, slower throughput, and labels that can smear if exposed to moisture in transit.
- No ink, toner, or ribbons
- Print speed 4–6 labels per second
- Lower running costs over time
- Smudge-resistant & durable labels
- Ideal for 20+ parcels per week
- Print on A4 paper or A4 label sheets
- Higher per-print cost
- Slower throughput
- Labels can smear if exposed to moisture
- Best for low-volume senders
Print Shipping Labels Without a Printer
Don’t own a printer? No problem – you’ve still got a few solid ways to get your labels printed and your parcels out the door.
Use Your Local Post Office
If you'd rather not print at all, take your label to a local Post Office. Once you've generated your shipment through iSend, you'll have a QR code or barcode ready to show at the counter, and staff can print it and lodge your parcel for you on the spot
no fuss, one trip.
Print at a Print
Shop
Print shops are another easy fallback. Just save your label as a PDF from your iSend dashboard, pop it on a USB drive or email it to yourself, and get it printed on A4 paper at your nearest OfficeWorks or copy shop. Once it's printed, cover the whole label with clear packing tape so it survives the trip.
Print from
Your Phone
Or skip the computer altogether. iSend's platform works just as well from your phone, so you can generate a label and send it straight to a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi label printer without ever sitting down at a desk. Handy if you're packing orders on the go or don't have a laptop nearby.
Connect Your Online Store
And if you're running an online store, the real time-saver is connecting it to iSend directly. Once you link up Shopify, WooCommerce, or eBay, labels get created automatically as orders roll in - no printer scrambling, no manual entry,
just print and ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Through iSend, you can print labels in bulk across multiple orders simultaneously – particularly valuable if you’re processing large batches after a sales event or promotion.