---
title: "Print labels"
method: POST
path: "/containers:print-labels"
tags: ["containers"]
---

# Print labels

`POST /containers:print-labels`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://{tenant_name}.benchling.com/api/v2`
- URL: `https://{tenant_name}.benchling.com/api/v2/containers:print-labels`
- Auth: HTTP bearer

Print labels. Supported print methods are "REMOTE_PRINT_SERVER", "LEGACY_HTTP", and "LEGACY_TCP".

## Request body

- PrintLabels
  - `containerIds` string[], required: List of IDs of containers that will have labels printed (one label will be printed per container).
  - `labelTemplateId` string, required: ID of label template to use (same template will be used for all labels printed).
  - `printerId` string, required: ID of printer to use (same printer will be used for all labels printed).

## Response `200`

OK

- EmptyObject

## Other responses

- `400`: Bad Request

---

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