What is a PC postage label?
What is a PC postage label?
PC Postage™ is postage that you print directly onto your envelope or label using your computer, software, and a printer. PC Postage is a registered trademark of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
What are the requirements of a shipping label?
The Anatomy of a Shipping Label
- The name and address of the sender.
- The name and address of the recipient.
- A MaxiCode – a code that can be read in any direction by a machine.
- The Routing Code – informs how to route the package within the sorting section.
- The Postal Barcode – the zip code of the destination.
Do I need special labels to print postage?
Did you know that customers can now print shipping labels with postage right from their or office personal computer. The online shipping labels can easily be printed on regular 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper or, if they prefer, self-adhesive labels. So no special equipment or supplies are needed.
How do I get e postage?
How to Print Envelopes from MS Word
- In MS Word 2007-2016, choose Mailings then Envelopes.
- Enter a delivery address and a return address.
- Check the Add electronic postage box.
- Click E-postage Properties to include a graphic, add USPS Special Services such as Certified Mail.
What is an e postage stamp?
A. E. (1) (Electronic-STAMP) One of several terms used to refer to the U.S. Postal Service’s IBIP program. See PC Postage. (2) (E-Stamp Corporation) In 1999, E-Stamp was the first PC Postage service approved by the U.S. Postal Service, but phased out of the business in late 2000.
Can a shipping label be too small?
A normal shipping label is about 6″x4″. 7″x5″ is fine, too. It should be no bigger than a half a sheet of letter-sized paper (or A4 paper, if you’re not from the US). Bigger than that will still technically work, but the extra work they require may delay your package.
Can you print stamps on sticker paper?
Nope. All you need is your computer and a printer and Stamps.com. You can print on plain paper, your own envelopes or labels, or our NetStamps labels, which you can use just like regular postage stamps (no licking required… unless you really want to.)
What shipping labels are required on my mailpiece?
Barcoded shipping labels are required on all mailpieces and must follow the printing requirements specified in Appendix J. Each shipping label must contain a unique PIC that matches the PIC used in the electronic file.
What is PC Postage and how does it work?
What is PC Postage? PC Postage is used to easily print USPS shipping labels for your shipments and mailings. PC Postage speeds up and simplifies your shipments across multiple mail classes, services, and return addresses, saving you time and money. To get started, visit the QuickStart Guide.
What are postage meters and PC Postage products?
Postage meters and PC Postage products allow you to print postage indicia directly onto your mailpieces (or onto a meter tape or labels, which you then apply to your mailpiece). Postage meters and PC Postage products are collectively identified as “postage evidencing systems.”
Do you need a meter or PC Postage vendor?
Some meters are small and require each mailpiece to be hand-fed, which can take time. PC Postage vendors offer various levels of shipping and mailing options for mailers. A meter or PC Postage vendor can help you decide which meter is right for your mailing needs.
