[Blindtlk] Printing labels and envelopes, or finding alternatives?

[Julie Johnson]

Printing an entire sheet of return labels is fairly easy.  However, I'm 
understanding you want to print just a couple of labels to recipients on 
an as needed basis.  So you won't be doing an entire sheet at a go.
I've done this a couple of different ways.
I've used Microsoft Word to type in both the from and to info.  I left 
align the from portion and tab the to info over until it's about halfway 
across the page.  Then print on regular paper, fold the sheet in half 
with print side up, and tape onto the envelope or box.

The second way is the same except I've used the labels that are 6 to a 
page.  I format the from and to info just the same.  When you go to 
print select 6 pages to a sheet.  Print onto the labels, peel and 
stick.  this works better for smaller packages.  It's also faster 
because you don't have to do so much taping.  If you don't use the whole 
sheet of 6 labels, you can insert blank pages the next time you print to 
get the labels lined up with the remaining labels on the sheet.  It does 
take some practice to figure out which label will be printed and what to 
do to use the remaining labels at the next printing.

A writing guide is also pretty useful.  It's quick and easy.

It is also possible to use the USPS website to pay for and print labels 
for Priority Mail envelopes and packages.  I know blind people who use 
this option regularly.  I am using an older version of JAWS and 
struggled with getting it to work.  I haven't spent enough time with it 
to know if it's just me being new at this option or if I'm going to need 
to upgrade my JAWS.  Others do use it successfully, so it is possible.

HTH and good luck!
Julie