If you’re shipping products to customers via USPS, you’ll need to find an easy way to print out shipping labels. In this guide, we’ll show you how to print USPS shipping labels step-by-step, so you can get your products out the door quickly and efficiently. We’ll also provide some helpful tips on packaging for USPS. Let’s get started!
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How To Print USPS Shipping Labels
Can You Print Your Own USPS Shipping Label?
How Do I Create a Prepaid USPS Shipping Label?
Do USPS Shipping Labels expire?
Where to Find Cheap USPS Compatible Shipping Labels
Requirements For A USPS Shipping Label
How To Print USPS Shipping Labels
How do you create printable shipping labels for USPS? The simplest and easiest way is to go to USPS and use their Click-N-Ship service, where you can create shipping labels online. You can also have them printed directly from Paypal, which can be helpful if you are also using the service for customer transactions.
Well, can you print USPS free shipping labels? You may be able to create a shipping label for free, but it won’t be useful for anything unless you have paid for postage already.
Can You Print Your Own USPS Shipping Label?
Yes, you can absolutely print your own USPS Shipping Label. What’s more to this is that you can create these shipping labels easily online, within the comforts of your home. First up, we will be guiding you in creating a USPS shipping label directly from Paypal, and then through USPS’ Click-N-Ship Service.
How To Print USPS Shipping Labels On Paypal
- On PC or Mac, log in to your PayPal account and select the “Activity” tab.
- Locate the sale you want to print a shipping label for and click on the “Print shipping label” box.
- Verify your phone number, address, and the type of printer, then choose your packaging and shipping options and input your package weight and dimensions.
- Click on “Calculate Shipping Cost,” then “Confirm and Pay.” You will be then billed on your PayPal account, and you will be provided the shipping label ready to print.
How Do I Create a Prepaid USPS Shipping Label?
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It’s simple to make a USPS delivery label. We’ll show you how to use USPS Click-N-Ship, an online shipping service that makes printing labels and purchasing stamps simple and straightforward. To make a USPS shipping label, follow these steps:
- You will be required to create a USPS.com account, which only takes a moment to set up. Visit USPS to sign up. Don’t worry, signing up is free!
- Logging in will take you to the label creation pages. Fill out the following info needed:
- Return Address
- Delivery Address
- Shipping Date
- Package Details
- With regards to the package details, choose whether you’ll ship using a flat cost or based on the weight of your product. Small but heavy packages are typically cheaper to transport at a flat rate, whereas large but light products are better shipped by weight. You can try both to see which is the most cost-effective solution for you.
- In the “Ship by Package Weight” option, have your package weighed, and then type in the weight. If the package’s dimensions surpass 12 inches, you may need to measure it as well.
- Choose your service type: Priority Mail, or Priority Mail Express. For insurance purposes, provide the package value. Tracking and $50 of insurance are included in most Priority Mail shipments for security and peace of mind, but you may add extra services and additional delivery instructions.
6. Select the type of Service and Packaging for available packaging options and delivery dates.
7. Finally, click “Add to Cart” to buy this label that is ready to print. If you want to make more labels, click “Add to Cart and Start New Label.”
8. After printing your label, you can set a schedule for a free Package Pickup and USPS can pick the package up. You can check out the USPS pick-up details as well for more information.
Do USPS Shipping Labels expire?
Well, USPS shipping labels have a 28-day expiration date once they are purchased. USPS shipping labels “expire,” or are no longer valid after 28 days.
Despite this, the USPS usually offers mailing labels a two-to-three-day grace period. Each post office, however, works with the grace period at its own discretion. Some destinations will accept up to a couple of weeks after the ship date shown on them. Some may reject labels after one day of the label’s ship date.
Where to Find Cheap USPS Compatible Shipping Labels
Take a look at our shipping labels, available in rolls, stacks, and sheets; various types but all compatible with shipping labels! Take a look at the list below.
Labels
Label Specifications
Compatible Printer Brand
Brother DK-1241 Compatible Die-Cut White 4”x 6” Shipping Labels
200 Labels Per Roll
AS LOW AS $8.55/ROLL
Brother QL-1050
Brother QL-1050N
Brother QL-1060N
Brother QL-1100
Brother QL-1110NWB
4″ x 6-1/2″ Direct Thermal Labels – 1″ Core
250 Labels Per Roll
AS LOW AS $9.19/ROLL
Datamax, Sato, Zebra Printers
Dymo 4×6 Labels | Dymo 1744907 LabelWriter 4XL Compatible Shipping Labels
220 Labels Per Roll
AS LOW AS $5.86/ROLL
Dymo LabelWriter 4XL
4″ x 6″ Direct Thermal Labels 1″ Core – Zebra Compatible
220 Labels Per Roll
AS LOW AS $7.47/ROLL
Datamax, Sato, Zebra
450 Labels Per Roll
AS LOW AS $9.14/ROLL
Datamax, Intermac, Sato, Zebra
4″ x 6″ Direct Thermal Labels – 3″ Core
1000 Labels Per Roll
AS LOW AS $23.54/ROLL
Datamax, Intermac, Sato, Zebra
4″ x 6″ Direct Thermal Fanfold Labels – 1 Label / Fold
500 Labels Per Stack
AS LOW AS $15.01/STACK
Datamax, Intermac, Sato, Zebra
4″ x 6″ Fanfold Labels – 2 Labels / Fold – Direct Thermal Labels
2000 Labels Per Stack
AS LOW AS $25.37/STACK
Datamax, Intermac, Sato, Zebra
Full Sheet Labels 8.5″ x 11″ – 1 Shipping Label Per Sheet – Avery 8165 ® Compatible
100 Sheets Per Pack
1 Label Per Sheet
AS LOW AS $11.77/PACK
Laser and InkJet Printers
Half Sheet Shipping Label 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ – 2 Labels Per Sheet – Avery 5126 ® Compatible
100 Sheets Per Pack
2 Labels Per Sheet
AS LOW AS $11.77/PACK
Laser and InkJet Printers
4 Labels Per Sheet of 3-1/2″ x 5″ Shipping Labels – Avery 5168® Compatible Blank Stickers
100 Sheets Per Pack
4 Labels Per Sheet
AS LOW AS $11.77/PACK
Laser and InkJet Printers
Brother DK2243 Compatible Continuous White Paper Labels 4” x 100′
100 Ft Per Roll
AS LOW AS $7.07/ROLL
Brother QL-1050
Brother QL-1060N
Brother QL-1110NWB
Requirements For A USPS Shipping Label
You may not need to worry much about the guidelines as they are automated, but it pays to know how shipping labels are formatted to be able to check for inaccuracies or errors in a shipping label.
(1) Address Format
It’s vital to remember the criteria for USPS address labels while creating a USPS shipping label. These as these standards are followed in shipping labels as well.
It’s also worth noting that both the sender and recipient addresses are required to be placed on the same side of the package.
The delivery address must be written in English for international shipping. If a different language is required, the English translation is required to be placed after each line.
(2) Label Size
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The suggested label size for the USPS is 4 x 6 inches. This is the shipping industry standard, but other sizes such as 6 x 3 inches and 4 x 4 inches can also be used to fit your product/ package.
You can also insert a personalized note in the extra white area. Just make sure it doesn’t get in the way of the label’s image.
Wrapping Up
Shipping and creating labels has never been easier before. Thanks to online tools like USPS’ Click-N-Ship! We’re hoping this article helped you figure out the shipping label creation for USPS.
To make shipping easier and more convenient, make sure you only choose quality shipping labels such as what we offer at enKo Products. We offer a great variety and high-quality packaging and shipping supplies, all available within your budget. We believe that your company deserves to be provided with all the shipping needs, without busting the bank.
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