| Printing shipping labels from home is easy if have a | | | | pounds, but larger models are available if you need |
| postal scale and a computer. Just a few clicks and | | | | them. |
| you can drop the package off with your mailman and | | | | Step 2: |
| avoid those long tedious lines at the post office. | | | | Print your shipping label. Visit the post office at and |
| What you will need: | | | | click on "Print A Shipping Label" at the top of the |
| - Postal Scale | | | | screen. Just follow the easy to use menu. It will ask |
| - Computer | | | | you for the address, the weight of the package (Use |
| - Printer | | | | your postage scale to weigh the item after it has been |
| - Internet Connection | | | | boxed and fully packed) and a credit card number. |
| Step 1: | | | | After you have filled all this information out it will pop up |
| Purchase a scale. There are many types and varieties | | | | with a new window containing your shipping label. Print |
| available, and you will want to make sure you | | | | it out with any standard printer. |
| purchase one that suits your needs. The two main | | | | Step 3: |
| specifications you will need to look for are Accuracy | | | | Attach the label. The label will not be as long as a full |
| and Capacity. Your postal scale should be accurate to | | | | sheet of paper, so you will need a pair of scissors. Cut |
| .2 of an ounce as a minimum. The capacity of a scale | | | | along the dotted line, and then simply tape the label to |
| is how much it can hold while producing an accurate | | | | your package. You are now ready to hand the |
| reading. Most people will not need anything over 35 | | | | package to your local post man! |