Packing Each Order Separately (Bulk Packing)

Simplifying Large Order Handling

At Mafelo, we understand the importance of efficient order management, especially for larger sessions, such as those in preschools. That's why, when sending orders to Crystal Albums, you can choose the bulk packing option, significantly streamlining the process of delivering photos to your clients.

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What is Bulk Packing?

The bulk packing feature allows you to submit multiple orders to the printing lab simultaneously, with instructions for each to be packed individually. This ensures you receive a package where each order is already separately packed and ready for distribution to the respective client! 😍

Why Use Bulk Packing?

Time Efficiency: Eliminate the need to spend valuable hours manually sorting and packing each order.
Convenience: Receive pre-packed photos, ready for client distribution.
Error Reduction: Minimise the risk of mistakes and order mix-ups by avoiding manual packing.
Professional Presentation: Individually packed orders enhance professionalism and boost client satisfaction.
Ideal for Large Sessions: The bulk packing feature is especially beneficial for sessions with numerous participants, like those in preschools.

How to Send Orders to the Printing Lab for Individual Packing

Navigate to the desired gallery and select the Client orders tab.
Choose the relevant orders and click the Order prints from selected orders button at the bottom.

On the printing lab selection page, opt for Crystal Albums.
In the displayed form, match the session's print formats to the Crystal Albums formats, select Yes for the Do you want each order packed separately? option, and provide an order name. The order name will be used as the main package name for the session's orders.

After completing the form, click Next
A list of orders with photos and selected print formats will appear. From this list, you can add extra prints to individual photos, all photos within an order, or even all photos across all orders simultaneously! 😍

After reviewing the order list and adding any extra prints, click Next
If any full-resolution photos are missing (not delivered to the client in the Photo transfer tab), Mafelo will prompt you to upload them from your drive.
The final step is a summary for review. If necessary, you can click Back to modify the prints in the orders.

If the summary is accurate, click Send to Printing shop
Your photos will be sent to the printing lab and, upon upload, will appear in your Crystal Albums basket. After placing the order in the Crystal Albums panel, you will receive your session orders packed accordingly. 🙂

Updated on: 31/03/2025