Question 1

Setup DYMO LabelWriter 4XL Thermal Printer on Windows

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Overview

This guide will show you how to install and configure default settings of a DYMO LabelWriter 4XL Thermal Printer on Windows in just a few steps. You can then easily print 4" x 6" FedEx, UPS, DHL (or other carriers) with a DYMO LabelWriter 4XL Thermal Printer at AfterShip Shipping.

Install DYMO LabelWriter 4XL Thermal Printer on Windows

Disconnect your thermal printer.
Install DYMO driver at the official website. Make sure you select the right model to find the correct driver.
Connect back your DYMO LabelWriter printer via USB, and your computer will automatically match this printer to the downloaded driver.

Configure default settings of a DYMO LabelWriter 4XL Printer on Windows

Go to your computer's Control Panel > View Devices & Printers > Right click your thermal printer > Click Printing Preferences
Set orientation as Portrait on the Printing Preferences popup.
Click Advanced > Set Paper Size to 1744907 4 in x 6 and set Print Quality to Barcodes and Graphics > click OK.
Click on Apply and Ok

Question 2

FedEx Developer Guide and API Credentials

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Overview

AfterShip Shipping is a FedEx Compatible Solution. If you have FedEx shipper account, simply add in your Account number and Shipping address in AfterShip Shipping to start shipping from AMEA, US, CA, and LAC regions.

For other regions, this developer guide will teach you how to get access to FedEx shipping API via AfterShip Shipping or FedEx XML/Web Services. The guide also lists the required API credentials and keys for FedEx integration.

Get FedEx API Credentials (compatible solution)

Go to AfterShip Shipping to connect your FedEx shipper account with shipping address.

If you do not know your FedEx Shipping Address: Log in to your FedEx account. Click your profile icon and select My Profile. You will find the FedEx Shipping Address under Contact Information.

Go throug

Question 3

DHL Express Developer Guide & API Credentials

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Overview

This developer guide outlines how you can access DHL shipping API via AfterShip Shipping, and DHL Express web services and XML services. The guide also provides the list of required API credentials/keys for DHL integration.

|| DHL Express is migrating the legacy XML API integration to MyDHL API integration. In AfterShip Shipping, we support both integrations. Please do check your API credentials to understand which integration you need to use. Please fill in either "Site ID + Password" or "API Key + API Secret" along with your account number, otherwise you will face errors.

Get DHL Express Developer Credentials (new, MyDHL API)

Register for an account on DHL developer portal and Get access for DHL Express - MyDHL API .
Follow the DHL User Guide to set up your developer app and work with your DHL account manager to enable the production access.
Search for the User Guide section for details.

If you already have a DHL Express Account number, click here to Get Access.

You will be redirected to a new page to input necessary on-boarding request details. Check with your DHL account manag

Question 4

Get Access to UPS Shipping API with OAuth 2.0

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Overview

This guide will assist on how you can access UPS Shipping API with OAuth 2.0.

💡 UPS has implemented an OAuth 2.0 security model. This requires you to use OAuth to authorize AfterShip Shipping for actions like accessing UPS rates or printing UPS labels. All UPS customers must reauthorize their accounts by July 31, 2024.

How to create a new UPS Account and register to a UPS.com profile

If you don’t have a UPS profile yet, create a new account using this link .
After creating the account and signing in, navigate to Accounts and Payment .
From the Add a Payment Method dropdown, select Add Existing Account . You will be prompted to enter your UPS Account Number , a nickname , and your postal code .
To verify your account, you'll need either your Invoice Data or PIN , which should have been sent to the original email address used during account creation.
Once UPS successfully verifies your Invoice Data or PIN, the registration process on UPS.com will be complete.

If you already have an existing UPS.com profile, ensure you have the account's username and password, and make sure your UPS account number is associated to the UPS.com profile.

| Important: please ensure your UPS account number is associated with the UPS login ID properly and can be found from the Accounts and Payment Options page as below.

Question 5

Delhivery Developer Guide & API Credentials

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Overview

This developer guide explains how to access the Delhivery shipping API through AfterShip Shipping. It also provides a list of the required API credentials/keys for integrating Delhivery.

|| AfterShip Shipping supports integration with B2C accounts.

Access Delhivery Developer Credentials

Contact Delhivery sales representative and cc support+shipping@aftership.com to get your Sandbox and Production credentials.
You can also login to your Delihvery account to get production Token (API Key) from the account header. Delhivery team should provide you with the Pickup name.

Required Delhivery API credentials

Delhivery Developer Resources

Read Delhivery docs
Supported Delhivery service types and service options
AfterShip Shipping Delhivery technical support: support+shipping@aftership.com

Question 6

DPD UK Developer Guide & API Credentials

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Overview

This developer guide elaborates how you can access DPD UK API via AfterShip Shipping, and DPD UK API via GeoPost Enterprise Service Gateway (ESG) application. The guide also mentions the list of required API credentials for DPD UK integration.

Get DPD UK Developer Credentials

Set up an online MyDPD UK account. Contact your DPD UK representative if you don't have an account.
DPD UK (Geopost UK) will provide API credentials to access DPD UK API: Username and Password. Please note that there is no testing API credentials for DPD UK. As long as the labels are not scanned, the shipments will not be charged. You can enter the API credentials in both Sandbox and Production environment in AfterShip Shipping.

Required DPD UK API credentials

Note the API endpoint is https://api.dpd.co.uk/user/?action=login

DPD UK Developer Resources

Read DPD UK docs
Supported DPD UK service types and service options
AfterShip Shipping DPD UK technical support: support+shipping@aftership.com

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