Surprised to see that this feature doesn’t come right out of the box, but trying to figure out how to make our email receipts scannable with a barcode for quick returns. Pretty important feature for anyone running a physical brick and mortar store.
Topic summary
Users are seeking ways to add scannable barcodes to email receipts for quick returns and order lookup at physical retail locations.
Current Solution:
- Generate a barcode from the string “R:/” + order ID (e.g., “R:/XXXXXXXXXX”)
- Convert to 1D or 2D barcode format using third-party applications
- Scan with barcode reader paired with Shopify POS for immediate order access
Recommended Tool:
- “Printout Designer” app (https://apps.shopify.com/printout-designer?locale=ja)
- Offers flexible printing options for physical stores
- Order IDs can be obtained from unique URLs in Shopify admin panel
Note: This functionality is not native to Shopify and requires external apps or custom implementation.
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There is an efficient method to access Shopify orders. This can be achieved by converting a string, which consists of the order ID prefixed with “R:/”, into a barcode and printing it.
For example, if the order ID is “XXXXXXXXXX”, you would generate the string “R:/XXXXXXXXXX”. This string is then converted into either a 1D or 2D barcode and printed using a third-party application.
The printed barcode can be scanned using a barcode reader paired with ShopifyPOS, allowing immediate access to the corresponding order information.
Order IDs can be obtained from the unique URLs of each order in the Shopify admin panel.
For printing, the recommended app is “Printout Designer”. This powerful application is particularly suitable for those operating physical stores. It offers a wide range of printing options, allowing for flexible solutions.
App URL: https://apps.shopify.com/printout-designer?locale=ja