To print FNSKU labels, open your shipment in Send to Amazon (or select the products in Manage Inventory), choose “Print item labels,” pick your label size and print. Then stick one label on each unit, covering the original barcode.
Quick answer: Print labels from Seller Central on a thermal printer or label sheets, check that they scan, and place each one on a flat side of the unit over the manufacturer barcode. Do not wrap labels around corners or edges.
How to Print FNSKU Labels
- Open Seller Central. Go to Send to Amazon, or to Manage Inventory and select the products.
- Choose “Print item labels.” Enter how many labels you need for each product.
- Pick a label size. Amazon offers common sheet formats and single thermal labels.
- Print a test label. Scan it with a phone or scanner to make sure it reads.
- Print the full batch. Keep each product’s labels together so they do not get mixed up.
Label Sizes and Printers
- Thermal label printers print one label at a time and are the fastest choice for regular shipments.
- Laser printers with label sheets work for smaller batches. Avoid inkjet printers, which can smudge.
- Pick a size from the options Seller Central offers, and use labels with removable adhesive so customers can peel them off.
Whatever you use, the barcode must print sharp and clear. Blurry or faded labels cause scanning problems.
Where to Put the FNSKU Label
- Over the manufacturer barcode. Cover the UPC completely so only the FNSKU can be scanned.
- On a flat surface. Do not wrap the label around a corner, curve or edge.
- One label per unit. Make sure only one scannable barcode shows on the outside.
- On the outside of any bag. If the unit is poly-bagged, the label goes on the bag or must scan clearly through it. See the poly bag requirements.
If you are unsure which barcode does what, read FNSKU vs UPC.
Tips for Labeling Wholesale Orders
- Label one product at a time to avoid mix-ups between similar sizes or scents.
- Count labels against units before you box them.
- Recheck a few units in each case before you seal it.
For everything else a unit needs before it ships, see the Amazon FBA prep requirements.
Let Us Label for You
Buying from us? We are a supplier that ships directly to Amazon FBA, with FNSKU labels applied before your order leaves our warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a special printer?
No, but a thermal label printer saves time if you ship often. A laser printer with label sheets works for small orders.
Can I put the label on the box instead of the units?
No. Each unit needs its own FNSKU label. Boxes get separate shipping and box labels.
What if a unit has two barcodes?
Cover every barcode that could be scanned, so the FNSKU is the only one visible.