How to Print a FedEx Shipping Label
FedEx Ship Manager hands you a shipping label as a 4x6 for a thermal printer or a letter-size PDF, and the letter one shrinks the label into a corner where the barcode struggles to scan. PaperReady prints the FedEx label at its real 4x6 size on any thermal printer you already own.
Printing steps
- Create the shipment in FedEx Ship Manager (or your tool) and download or open the label PDF.
- Save the label as a PDF, PNG or JPEG. For a marketplace shipment, use the prepaid label supplied by the marketplace; PaperReady does not create postage.
- Open Print a label file and choose your file. For a PDF, select the page you need.
- If the label occupies part of a larger page, drag around the label to crop it. Rotate if needed, then select the output dimensions (for example 4 × 6 inches). Keep every barcode and its white margin inside the crop.
- Check the preview and choose Download PDF. Print on matching paper at 100% / Actual size. For direct printing, choose a printer connected through a supported Print Bridge. Test one label before a larger run.
Choose matching paper dimensions and print at 100% / Actual size. Individual label PDFs and five-label batch proofs work without an account. Complete batches require Pro. Direct printing depends on your printer driver and current platform support. PaperReady does not purchase postage.
Frequently asked
Do I need FedEx's thermal-printer software?
No. If your OS can see the printer, PaperReady prints the FedEx label PDF to it at true size, without Ship Manager's printer setup.
What size is a FedEx label?
The standard shipping label is 4x6 inches. PaperReady prints it at that size instead of fitting it onto a letter page.
Why is my FedEx label printing tiny?
The letter-size PDF is being scaled to fit the page. PaperReady prints at the real 4x6 size so the barcode scans.
Is it free?
Yes. Printing is free and unlimited on one computer; you pay FedEx only for postage.