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Squirrelcart v4.5.0

Creating a USPS Shipment

Overview

Squirrelcart allows you to print labels for USPS shipments using the label APIs provided by USPS. The shipments get assigned a tracking/confirmation number, you print out the label, and the customer receives a ship notification email (if enabled). You can then affix these labels to your packages, apply postage using stamps, and place in a mailbox. You can also bring the package to USPS with the label attached, and they can accept payment for the shipment. 

 

Labels can be printed for the following:

In order to use this feature, you must enable USPS WebTools. See the USPS WebTools topic for more information.

 

Submitting a Shipment
  1. Initiate Shipment Process
    You can start this process in 3 ways:
    Method 1: From within an open order record (in edit mode), click the Add USPS Shipment button.

    OR

    Method 2:
    When viewing the Shipments table, click the Add USPS Shipment button.

    OR

    Method 3:
    Click the Ship Package menu link for USPS:

     
  2. Enter Order Number (optional)
    If you chose Method 1 above, information from the order will automatically be entered into the form to get you started.

    If you chose method 2 or 3 above, you may assign this shipment to an order using the Squirrelcart Order Number Lookup fieldset:


    Assigning a shipment to an order allows the customer to track the shipment in your storefront, and makes it easier for you to locate the shipment when viewing their order in the control panel. It also pre-populates the fields on the shipment form with the address information from the order.
  3. Fill Out Form

    Fill out the form and click Submit.

    If you select an order when generating a shipment, if there is enough information to attempt to create the shipment it will automatically be submitted to FedEx and you will be prompted to confirm the shipment.


    usps shipment form

    Fill out the form and click Submit.
  4. Print Label
    A PDF file containing the label will open in a new window. Print the label and then close the window.
    usps ship label 
  5. Final Results

    The status of the shipment will be shown as follows:

    usps shipment final 

 

 


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