Order barcode for shopify order printer

Shopify Apps

Topic summary

Issue: Users need to add scannable barcodes representing order numbers to packing slips in Shopify’s new Order Printer app, as the original app is being discontinued.

Solution Provided: A working code snippet was shared that generates barcodes using an external barcode service (barcode.tec-it.com). The code creates an image of the order number in Code128 format:

<img src="https://barcode.tec-it.com/barcode.ashx?data={{ order.name | url_encode }}&code=Code128&dpi=96" alt="Barcode for Order {{ order.name }}" style="margin-top:10px;">

Key Points:

  • Users may need to adjust image size to fit their needs
  • The barcode displays the order number when scanned
  • Code should be placed in the Order Printer template
  • One user noted the barcode service now only loads one barcode at a time
  • Some users requested more advanced features (scanning to navigate directly to orders), which requires paid apps or custom development

Status: Initial question resolved with working code, though implementation questions from less technical users remain ongoing.

Summarized with AI on November 4. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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Christina, I can create a packing list with a barcode that represents the order number. My invoice/packing list widget works with Shopify Order Printer which is a free app from Shopify. You set up a new template for your custom packing list, name it and save it. The select Shopify order Printer to pring your barcoded packing lists.

Making the scan send you to your order is a more complicated request. I developed an app that does what you want and a lot more. It currently requires a ShipStation or eHub account (both Rate-Shipping companies).

I will be launching my app, Scan2Ship live next week. In the meanwhile, if you want me to create code you can use for a barcoded packing list, I would be happy to do that for you for free. Just let me know.

Here is the promo for my app:
https://youtu.be/oGTIqlXOAD0

My Shopify ecommerce site where we have used Scan2Ship for years:
https://www.lillarose.com/

John Dorsey