GetPrintX Glossary (A–Z)
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🅰️ A
📦 AWB (Air Waybill)
A unique tracking number generated for every shipment. This allows both merchants and customers to track the shipping progress in real-time.
🧩 API (Application Programming Interface)
A set of tools that allows platforms like GetPrintX to connect with eCommerce stores for seamless automation, inventory sync, and order management.
🅱️ B
👕 Blank Product
A plain, unbranded product (e.g., t-shirt or hoodie) ready to be customized with your design before it is shipped to your customer.
🏷️ Branding (Free Branding)
Custom additions like neck labels and thank-you notes included with your order to enhance the customer experience. GetPrintX offers lifetime free branding on eligible orders.
📦 Bulk Order
An order consisting of large quantities (typically 50+ units) of a product. Bulk orders are eligible for volume discounts at GetPrintX.
🅲️ C
💰 COD (Cash on Delivery)
A payment option where the customer pays for the order at the time of delivery. GetPrintX currently does not offer COD; all orders must be prepaid.
👚 Crop Top
A style of short-length t-shirt, popular among women and youth segments. Printed using sublimation at GetPrintX.
💌 Custom Insert
Printed materials like thank-you notes or promotional cards added to packages. Included for free with qualifying orders.
🅳️ D
🚚 Dispatch Time
The duration between order placement and the product being shipped. GetPrintX products are usually dispatched within 24 to 72 hours.
🎨 DTG (Direct-to-Garment Printing)
A digital printing method where the design is printed directly onto the fabric. Best suited for small orders with full-color artwork.
🅴️ E
🧵 Embroidery
A technique where threads are stitched into the fabric to create a design. Commonly used on polos and caps for a professional look.
🛍️ Ecommerce Platform
A digital storefront where merchants sell their products. Examples include Shopify, WooCommerce, and Etsy.
🅵️ F
📦 Forward Shipping
The initial delivery of the product from GetPrintX to the customer. Charges vary based on weight and delivery location.
🏭 Fulfillment
The complete process of receiving, processing, printing, packing, and shipping customer orders.
🅶️ G
💸 GST (Goods and Services Tax)
A tax applicable to goods sold in India. GST is added to every order and is visible during checkout.
🖼️ Graphics File
Digital artwork submitted for printing. Preferred formats include PNG, JPEG, and vector files.
🅷️ H
🧥 Hoodie
A popular cold-weather apparel product. GetPrintX offers customizable hoodies using DTG printing.
🔥 Heat Press
A machine that uses heat and pressure to transfer designs onto garments. Sometimes used in sublimation.
🅸️ I
⚡ Instant Quote Tool
An online feature on GetPrintX that lets merchants calculate total pricing based on product, quantity, and delivery location.
🔄 Inventory Sync
Real-time updating of product availability between GetPrintX and your store. Prevents overselling.
🅹️ J
📝 Job Ticket
A document or digital note that includes order-specific instructions for printing and packaging.
🅺️ K
🧶 Knitted Fabric
Fabric construction often used in t-shirts and hoodies. Known for stretchability and comfort.
🅻️ L
⏳ Lead Time
The total time taken from order placement to dispatch. Includes printing and packaging.
🚛 Logistics Partner
Courier services like Delhivery, Bluedart, and DTDC that GetPrintX uses to ship your products.
🅼️ M
❌ MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)
The minimum number of items required per order. GetPrintX has zero MOQ, allowing single-piece orders.
🖼️ Mockup Generator
A tool to preview how your design will look on various products before you place an order.
🅽️ N
🏷️ Neck Label
Custom branding placed on the inside neck area of apparel. Provided for free on eligible orders.
0️⃣ NMOQ
Acronym for "No Minimum Order Quantity." One of the key features of GetPrintX.
🅾️ O
🆔 Order ID
A unique identifier for each customer order, used for tracking and support.
📊 Order Status
The current stage of an order (e.g., Processing, Printing, Dispatched, Delivered).
🅿️ P
🖨️ POD (Print on Demand)
A business model where products are printed only after an order is received. Reduces inventory risk.
👕 Polo Shirt
A type of collared shirt commonly used for corporate branding. Usually embroidered.
💳 Prepaid Shipping
All GetPrintX orders must be prepaid, including shipping charges.
🆀 Q
✅ Quality Check (QC)
A mandatory inspection process to ensure that products meet print and material standards before shipping.
📞 Quote Request
A merchant’s inquiry for a custom pricing breakdown based on product and volume.
🆁 R
🔁 RTO (Return to Origin)
When a parcel is undelivered and returned to GetPrintX. Often caused by incorrect addresses or customer refusal.
📦 Returns (Defective Items)
GetPrintX provides prepaid return labels for defective or misprinted products.
🆂 S
🔢 SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)
A unique code assigned to each product variant for inventory tracking.
🎽 Sublimation Printing
A method that uses heat to transfer dye into synthetic fabrics. Used on products like crop tops.
🏷️ Shipping Label
The printed label that contains the recipient's address and tracking number.
🆃 T
👕 T-Shirt (Unisex, Men’s, Women’s)
The most commonly printed product in the catalog. Made from 100% cotton or poly blends.
📦 Tracking Number
A unique ID that lets you monitor the shipping journey of an order.
💌 Thank-You Note
A custom insert included with every eligible order as part of GetPrintX's free branding.
🆄 U
📊 UPS (Units Per Style)
Number of units ordered per product design. Useful for bulk or campaign-based printing.
🆅 V
📐 Vector File
A scalable image file format (e.g., SVG, AI) used in high-resolution printing.
🏭 Vendor
A supplier or print partner working with GetPrintX to produce and ship products.
🆆 W
🎯 White-Label
A product that’s branded as your own, with no indication of GetPrintX involvement.
🌐 WooCommerce
An open-source eCommerce plugin for WordPress that merchants use to sell products online.
🆇 X
📡 XML Feed
A type of data feed that updates inventory and product details between platforms. Used in automation.
🆈 Y
🧵 Yarn Count
A measure of the thickness of yarn used in t-shirts and apparel. Affects softness and durability.
🆉 Z
🗺️ Zone-Wise Shipping
Shipping costs based on regions or zones. GetPrintX uses dynamic pricing based on delivery zones.
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A digital method that prints ink directly onto fabric using specialized printers.
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Ideal for short runs, full-color designs, and testing new ideas with no upfront bulk cost.
The minimum number of units required to place an order.
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At GetPrintX, you can order even a single piece. This helps test designs or fulfill small custom requests.
A unique code for each product variation (e.g., red t-shirt, size M).
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Helps you track what’s selling and what’s not.
A shipment tracking number generated after dispatch.
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Used by both you and your customer to monitor order status in real time.
A live pricing calculator that gives you the total cost of a product based on variant, quantity, and delivery.
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Know your margin before listing the product no surprises.
When a parcel is undelivered and returned to GetPrintX.
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Usually triggered by a wrong address or failed delivery attempts.
A branded label printed inside the neckline of apparel. Free for qualifying GetPrintX orders.
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Reinforces your brand identity with every delivery.
The time taken for an order to be packed and shipped after it's placed.
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Most GetPrintX orders ship in 24–72 hours, depending on product and print type.
Large quantity orders, typically 50+ units. Eligible for volume discounts.
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For brand launches, team events, or influencer merch drops.
GetPrintX offers prepaid return labels for misprints or damaged items.
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Ensures customer satisfaction and protects your store’s reputation.
A process that uses heat to transfer dye onto synthetic fabrics.
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Perfect for all-over prints and vibrant designs on crop tops or polyester blends.
A technique where designs are stitched into the fabric using thread.
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Used for premium looks on polos, caps, and corporate merchandise.
Live syncing of stock between GetPrintX and your store.
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Prevents overselling by showing real-time availability on your product listings.
Shipping from GetPrintX to the customer.
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Your product’s journey after it’s printed usually calculated by weight and zone.
A tool to preview how your design will look on a product before ordering.
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Helps you visualize final output and create listings with real images.
A custom pricing inquiry submitted for large-volume or special orders.
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Essential for 100+ unit orders or bulk merch campaigns.
A fulfillment model where products are printed only after they’re ordered.
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Allows merchants to sell without holding inventory or predicting demand.
A policy where orders must be paid for, including delivery, before fulfillment begins.
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Helps streamline operations and prevent RTOs.
Products returned due to misprint, damage, or quality failure.
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GetPrintX offers prepaid return labels if the fault is on our side.
A product shipped without GetPrintX branding it appears to come directly from your brand.
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Creates a seamless customer experience under your own brand identity.
Occurs when a shipment is undelivered and returns to the sender.
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Common in cases of incorrect address, unavailability, or refusal at the door.
A document pasted on a package containing destination, sender, and tracking details.
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Generated during dispatch and scanned by logistics partners throughout transit.
A printed message included in packages typically expresses gratitude or promotes the brand.
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Adds a personal touch to orders. Often leads to higher retention and positive reviews.
The unique code (often the AWB) used to monitor a shipment’s journey.
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Critical for customer support and delivery transparency.
A third-party supplier or print partner who manufactures and ships products on behalf of GetPrintX.
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Vendors are pre-vetted to maintain consistency and regional coverage.
An open-source eCommerce plugin for WordPress that enables online product sales.
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Used by merchants who want a self-hosted, customizable store experience.
Shipping charges determined based on the destination’s distance from the dispatch hub.
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Used by logistics partners to calculate costs and delivery times.
Total time between placing an order and dispatching it.
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Varies by product type, volume, and print method.
The inspection stage that ensures product print quality, alignment, and packaging integrity.
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Happens post-printing but pre-shipping to prevent flawed deliveries.
GetPrintX offers prepaid return labels for misprints or damaged items.
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Use case: Ensures customer satisfaction and protects your store’s reputation.
