How to Save a Trip to the Post Office

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: To print a shipping label online you will need five items; Your PC or Mac

   You may change this and save the information in your address book Email:
   If you would like to receive automatic Track and Confirm information via email, place a check in the box Shipping from ZIP Code: enter the ZIP Code where the package will be mailed.
   
   If it is the same as the ZIP in the return address, click that option or click “Other” and enter the ZIP , If you are not mailing the package today, you must select appropriate date.
   
   The system gives you 3 days from current date to choose from Express Mail Hold for Pickup:
   You can request that you Express Mail package be held at the post office for pickup rather than be delivered to the recipient.
   
   If you choose this option, the system will prompt you to choose a pickup location.
   
   Also, you will have the option to receive automated information for your package to you and/or your recipient Insurance Option:
   You may insure any article for up to $500 online.
   
   If you require more insurance, you must bring the article to the post office for mailing Start a Batch Order:
   Use this option only when you are creating multiple labels using the same package size, weight, service option and return address ,,,,, Signature Confirmation is available at a reduced rate If you select any Flat Rate option, you must use the U.
   
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   Postal Service’s Flat Rate supplies** ,,, Edit any information at this time ,,,,,,,, When done, it will ask if your label printed correctly.
   
   Once you select “Yes”, you are charged. ,, Cut sheet in half and tape to parcel by taping around the edges.
   
   Do not tape over barcode.
   
   Your parcel is now ready to drop off or have the carrier pick it up.
   
   It doesn’t get any easier than that.
   
   If you have an address saved in your address book, it takes less than a minute to print a label.
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   Step 2: a printer

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   Step 3: an internet connection

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   Step 4: Adobe Version 5 or higher is required

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   Step 5: your debit or credit card.

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   Step 6: Follow the instructions below to print your first label; Go to www.usps.com Select Print a Shipping Label located at the top of the page Sign in on Sign up If you have not registered on www.usps.com

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   Step 7: register online by clicking on “Sign Up” under the heading “Register Now!” Complete the requested information Once you are registered

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   Step 8: for shipments to the United States

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   Step 9: its territories and possessions

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    Step 10: click “Go”

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    Step 11: Fill out the Label Information The return address field will automatically populate with the information from your profile.

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    Step 12: Enter the destination address (NOTE: the ZIP code is not a required field) If you wish to send a system generated email notifying the recipient of shipping

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    Step 13: enter the recipient’s email address and click the box “Notify recipient of shipping via Email” Reference number: This is for internal use for an Invoice

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    Step 14: etc – only holds numeric not Alpha Weight: Enter the package weight – pounds AND ounces – must be accurate Size: If not sure of the length and girth and/or cubic foot

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    Step 15: select “Not Sure” and the system will prompt you for dimensions Shipping Date: Defaults to today’s date.

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    Step 16: Click on Continue

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    Step 17: Choose Service and Postage Options

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    Step 18: Choose how you would like to send the package

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    Step 19: If you would like further information on any of the services listed

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    Step 20: click the “?” to the right of the service

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    Step 21: If you choose Priority Mail

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    Step 22: you will receive FREE Delivery Confirmation.

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    Step 23: Once you choose your Postage Option

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    Step 24: click Continue

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    Step 25: Go to the Shipping Cart

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    Step 26: Review the information in your Shipping Cart.

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    Step 27: Add to SCAN Form (Shipment Confirmation Acceptance Notice) Postal employee will scan this form as packages accepted.

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    Step 28: You may select the option for this service by checking the box if desired

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    Step 29: Select Continue or Create Another Label

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    Step 30: Enter in the Billing Information

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    Step 31: Enter Debit or Credit information (this information may be saved)or use the new Bill Me Later feature.

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    Step 32: Click Continue

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    Step 33: Print Shipping Labels You have the option to print without Receipt and Shipping instructions You must check Your Agreement – states that you will present any items that are liquid

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    Step 34: perishable or potentially hazardous to a postal employee for acceptance and that all fragile items are properly packaged.

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    Step 35: Select Pay and Print System will process the label.

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    Step 36: Print Confirmation You will receive a confirmation with the Transaction number and Label number You may at this point Request Carrier Pickup or Create New Label

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    Step 37: Attach label to parcel Label prints to a half sheet of paper.

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