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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Hi there,

I would prefer to NOT use any additional app for my request.

Would that be possible? Has someone an idea?

Is it possible to just put the code in the code from shopify to get a barcode on the packing list?

I would really appreciate support, since this would make our packing so much faster

best regards

Christina