Custom-printed barcode labels for carton identification and tracking through pick, pack, and ship operations. Produced on thermal transfer paper from your data file — compatible with Zebra, Datamax, and Intermec printers.
Pick, pack, ship, and receiving workflows across warehouses and 3PL operations
Durable print that holds up through the full carton lifecycle
Excel, CSV, or sequence range — we produce to your exact data format
1" and 3" cores — blank stock also available for in-house printing
A carton label is the barcode identifier applied to a case, box, or carton as it moves through a pick, pack, and ship workflow. Once applied, that label tells your WMS — and everyone downstream — exactly what is in the carton, where it came from, and where it needs to go.
Carton labels are used across warehouses, distribution centers, 3PL operations, e-commerce fulfillment, and manufacturing. Any operation that picks products into cartons and ships them out needs carton labels that scan reliably at every stage.
LabelData produces carton labels from your data file on thermal transfer paper — durable enough to survive handling, transit, and scanning at every touchpoint from pick face to delivery dock.
Label applied to the carton as product is picked. Scanned to open the carton in the WMS and begin tracking contents.
Label scanned at the packing station to confirm correct items, quantities, and destination before the carton is sealed.
Carton scanned at the staging dock to confirm it is loaded on the correct outbound shipment or pallet.
Scanned on arrival at the destination facility to confirm delivery and close the loop in the WMS.
Both are barcode labels used in warehouse and distribution operations, but they serve different purposes and are applied at different levels of the supply chain.
Individual cases, boxes, and cartons
Contents of a single carton through pick, pack, and ship
Smaller format — fits on the face of a carton
Order fulfillment, e-commerce, 3PL, manufacturing
One label per carton — high volume in fulfillment operations
Full pallets containing multiple cartons or units
The entire pallet as a single handling unit through the WMS
Larger format — visible from distance on a pallet
Receiving, storage, bulk picking, outbound shipping
One label per pallet — lower volume than carton labels
Need both? Many operations use carton labels and pallet labels together — carton labels tracking individual cases, pallet labels tracking the consolidated load. LabelData produces both. Mention both in your quote request and we will provide pricing for each.
Custom sizes, core diameters, and formats are available. Tell us your spec and we will confirm what we can produce for your operation.
| Custom Print | |
|---|---|
| Material | Thermal transfer paper (standard) |
| Data Input | Customer-supplied Excel, CSV, or sequence range |
| Core Sizes | 1-inch and 3-inch cores |
| Setup Format | Rolls or fanfold |
| Adhesive | Permanent standard |
| Color | White standard |
| Blank Stock | |
|---|---|
| Material | Thermal transfer and direct thermal |
| Popular Sizes | 4″×2″, 4″×6″, 3″×1″ |
| Core Sizes | 1-inch and 3-inch cores |
| Setup Format | Rolls and fanfold |
| Adhesive | Permanent standard |
| Compatible | Zebra, Datamax, Intermec, mobile printers |
* Specifications sourced from LabelData product materials. Contact us to confirm specs for your specific application.
Custom pallet ID labels for WMS tracking. Produced from your data file on thermal transfer paper.
Sequential license plate number labels for warehouse management systems. Free sequence tracking.
All barcode label types — LPN, inventory, pallet, carton, UPC, and size-specific options.
Label solutions built for third-party logistics and high-volume fulfillment operations.
Whether you need custom-printed barcode labels from your data file, or blank stock rolls for your thermal printer — describe what you’re looking for and a real person will respond with pricing.
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A carton label is a barcode label applied to an individual case, box, or carton to identify and track its contents through a pick, pack, and ship workflow. Once applied, the label’s barcode is scanned at each stage — picking, packing, staging, and delivery — to update the WMS and confirm the carton’s status and location throughout the fulfillment process.
Carton labels are applied to individual cases or boxes, tracking a single carton’s contents and journey. Pallet labels are applied to full pallets containing multiple cartons, tracking the entire pallet as a single handling unit. Many operations use both — carton labels for individual case tracking and pallet labels for consolidated load tracking. We produce both and can quote them together.
Yes. Supply your data file — Excel, CSV, or a sequence range — and we produce carton labels to your exact specification. Tell us the label size, material, core size, and your printer model in the quote request and we will confirm the right configuration before producing your order.
Yes. If you print carton labels in-house on a thermal transfer or direct thermal printer, we supply blank label rolls on 1-inch and 3-inch cores in the sizes your printer requires. Mention your printer model when you reach out and we will confirm the right stock for your setup.
Popular sizes include 4″×2″, 4″×6″, and 3″×1″. Custom sizes are available for cartons with specific label area requirements. Mention your required dimensions in the quote form and we will confirm availability.
We work with operations of all sizes. For blank stock we carry standard roll quantities. For custom-printed carton labels, minimums vary by size and format. Reach out with your volume and we will find an option that works for your operation.
