Instead of using separate shipping labels, packing slips, packing list pouches, or return labels, Multiplex™ packing list labels are designed to give you a multi-layer solution that can combine multiple shipping documents into one efficient labeling process.
Our Multiplex™ labels are available for both standard and custom sizing needs. Many companies use common shipping label sizes such as 4″ x 6″ or 4″ x 8″, while others need larger, wider, or non-standard formats to support unique fulfillment requirements. With Multiplex™ labels, you get the flexibility of a custom size with the convenience of a practical, standard shipping label solution.
Our hand-applied Multiplex™ enclosed packing list labels are printed and applied in three quick and easy steps. For a one-step solution, our auto-applied packing lists use a single label applicator to ensure precise alignment of shipping labels and concealed packing lists. As part of our broader custom label printing capabilities, we offer static printing on these labels to enhance your company branding.
For many operations, Multiplex™ can also work with existing thermal printing equipment, including standard Zebra printers. That means your team may be able to turn a familiar printer into a multi-layer shipping solution without investing in a special-purpose printer or adding unnecessary steps to your packing line.
Replace clear packing list envelopes and packing slip pouches with our self-adhesive shipping packing list labels. These labels are a cost-effective alternative to plastic pouches, providing quick application and versatility. Save time, money, and resources with our all-in-one solution that simplifies your shipping process. Available in 4″ x 6″ and other sizes, our shipping labels meet your packing list needs efficiently.
Multiplex™ enclosed packing lists and multi-layer shipping labels are a testament to our commitment to innovation. Since 1946, Chicago Tag & Label has been delivering exceptional service and competitive pricing, all while manufacturing our products in the United States. Whether you need 4″ x 6″ shipping labels or custom solutions, we develop products tailored to your requirements.
Packing list labels are used to attach important shipping information to the outside of a carton, bag, box, or package. In a traditional workflow, the packing list may be printed separately, folded, inserted into a clear pouch, and matched to the correct shipment. Multiplex™ helps streamline that process by combining the shipping label and concealed packing list into one label format.
A packing list is the label listing the contents of a package. It gives the recipient important details about what is included in the shipment. With Multiplex™, that information can stay attached to the package while remaining protected until it reaches the end user.
Multiplex™ labels can combine multiple documents from a single label roll, including:
This is where Multiplex™ can make a meaningful difference. Your team can print, separate, and apply the label in one process instead of managing several separate documents, pouches, and matching steps.
Multiplex™ packing list enclosed stickers and labels are a custom manufactured solution, but it can also be a practical fit for companies that want standard shipping label sizes.
Standard shipping labels are commonly produced in sizes such as 4″ x 6″ and 4″ x 8″. These sizes are familiar to many shipping, warehouse, and fulfillment teams because they fit the information needed for carrier labels, barcodes, tracking details, and package documentation.
Multiplex™ labels can be built around standard sizes to help simplify adoption. For example, a 4″ x 6″ format may be a strong option for companies that already print 4″ x 6″ shipping labels and want to add a concealed packing list or other document without changing the entire process.
Standard-size Multiplex™ labels may be a good fit for:
Not every shipping workflow fits a standard label size. Some companies need a label that is larger, wider, or built around multiple documents.
Since Chicago Tag & Label manufactures Multiplex™ labels, we have the flexibility to create standard and custom sizes based on your needs. Higher-volume production can also help support a more cost-effective label program.
Custom Multiplex™ sizes may be useful when you need:
Multiplex™ labels are available in different formats depending on how many documents or variable print areas your workflow requires.
| Multiplex™ Option | Best For | What It Can Include |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplex™ 2+ | Standard enclosed packing list workflows | Shipping label and packing list |
| Multiplex™ 3+ | Returns, gifts, or added documentation | Shipping label, packing list, return label, gift message, or additional document |
| Multiplex™ 4+ | More complex shipping documentation | Zero to 4+ print locations or added shipping documents |
This flexibility allows companies to build a label around the information they actually need. Some operations only need the shipping label and packing list. Others need a return label, gift note, customer document, or additional paperwork included with the shipment.
Every shipping operation is different. Some teams apply labels by hand at a packing station, while others need automated label application for high-volume lines. Multiplex™ can support both types of workflows.
Manually applied Multiplex™ labels are a strong fit for companies that want to improve the packing process without moving to a fully automated line. The label can be printed from a compatible thermal printer, removed from the tray, and applied to the carton or box as one stacked label unit.
For high-volume fulfillment, distribution, and production lines, automated label printing solutions can help reduce manual handling and keep packages moving. Auto-applied Multiplex™ labels can integrate into conveyor systems or tabletop label applicators, depending on the application.
Whether your workflow is manual or automated, the goal is the same: simplify shipping documentation and reduce unnecessary packing steps.
A traditional packing workflow often separates the shipping label from the packing slip. That can create extra labor, added materials, and more room for mistakes. Multiplex™ helps combine packing slips and labels into one more efficient process.
A typical traditional process may look like this:
With Multiplex™, the process can be much simpler:
This makes Multiplex™ a practical packing slips label solution for companies that want to reduce extra handling and keep shipping documents together. It can also help improve the appearance of the package by replacing separate pouches and labels with one cleaner format.
Multiplex™ labels can be integrated into many existing label printing workflows. Depending on your setup, the process may work with common label design and printing software platforms such as BarTender® labeling software and NiceLabel® software.
Chicago Tag & Label also offers thermal solutions and custom shipping labels for companies that need additional support with thermal printing, barcodes, shipping labels, or related label programs.
Chicago Tag & Label has been manufacturing labels, tags, forms, and specialty printed solutions since 1946. We understand that a label has to do more than look good. It has to work in your process, run through your equipment, support your team, and perform in the field.
Companies choose Chicago Tag & Label for Multiplex™ because we offer:
Multiplex™ is not a one-size-fits-all product. It is a flexible solution that can be built around your documents, equipment, package sizes, volume, and fulfillment goals.
One of the biggest advantages of Multiplex™ is that it can help companies get more from equipment they may already have. Many manufacturers, warehouses, and fulfillment operations already use Zebra industrial printers. Multiplex™ labels can be used with compatible Zebra printer workflows, including the Zebra ZT620 industrial printer for certain manually applied applications.
The idea is simple: one pass, one printer, and one labeling process.
Instead of adding a specialty printer or a separate packing slip process, Multiplex™ can help transform a standard thermal printer into a multi-layer shipping document solution. Once Chicago Tag & Label provides the Multiplex™ labels, your team can print the label in your own operation using the right compatible printer setup.
This can help your team:
Packing list labels are labels used to attach packing slips, order details, or enclosed shipping documents to the outside of a package. Multiplex™ combines the shipping label and concealed packing list into one multi-layer label format.
A label listing the contents of a package is commonly called a packing list, packing slip, or enclosed packing list. Multiplex™ allows this information to be printed and attached as part of a multi-layer shipping label.
Yes. Multiplex™ labels are available in standard formats such as 4″ x 6″ and 4″ x 8″, with custom sizes available for companies that need larger, wider, or non-standard label formats.
Yes, Multiplex™ labels can be used with compatible Zebra printer workflows, including the Zebra ZT620 for certain manually applied applications. The right setup depends on your printer configuration, label format, and workflow.
Yes. Multiplex™ is designed as an alternative to traditional packing slip pouches and packing list envelopes. It combines shipping labels and enclosed packing lists into one label format.
The terms are often used in similar ways. A packing slip or packing list usually identifies the items included in a shipment. Multiplex™ helps attach that information to the package in a concealed, multi-layer label format.
Yes. Depending on the Multiplex™ format, the label can include a packing list, return label, gift message, or additional shipping document.
If your team is ready to simplify packing documents, reduce extra packing steps, or replace traditional pouches and envelopes, Chicago Tag & Label can help. Our Multiplex™ packing list labels are available in standard and custom sizes, with options for manual and automated shipping workflows.
Contact our team to discuss 4″ x 6″ Multiplex™ labels, custom enclosed packing list labels, Zebra printer compatibility, multi-layer document options, and high-volume production needs.
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