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

[Judy Jones]

You are right, We use the USPS for shipping as our preferred source.  The
label you print comes out with the label itself on half of the paper, and
instructions for mailing on the other half.  I simply put one half of the
paper with the address on the package, and the other I save for backup
paperwork.  You can also get half-sheet avery labels, but we have always
just used paper and taped it to the package, cheaper that way.  If you do
use USPS, they have price options for small padded envelopes, but if you are
mailing a box, unless Free Matter, you will need to weigh it.  I use the
talking food scale which works perfectly for this.

Judy


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

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

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