How to Use Shipping Assistant to Print Labels
The Shipping Assistant from the United States Postal Service is a free downloaded program that creates shipping labels from any computer and printer. Both domestic and international shipping labels can be produced and printed out from a desktop computer. It can also create customs forms and help process merchandise returns. The Shipping Assistant can be used in small offices and home-based businesses. You can save time using Shipping Assistant, as the program can be downloaded for free directly from the United States Postal Service, and Carrier Pickup can be ordered for home pickup of the packages.
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Instructions
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Open the program up and enter you sender and recipient information. Use the default sender information that was created during setup, or enter a new address. You can pull the recipient information your address book or draft new information.
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Enter in the package details, like size, weight and box dimensions. Depending on what service you entered for the package, the program will offer you different container selections. Choose the container in which you will ship the item, such as "Standard/Own Packaging" or "Flat Rate Envelope." If there are any package options that you plan to purchase for the package, click the choices from the drop-down menu or check the boxes. Available choices include Delivery Confirmation or Require Signature.
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Click the "Calculate" button to get the shipping cost for your choices. If you want to print the label immediately, click the "Print" button. If the package will be shipped later, click the "Save This Label In My Shopping Cart" button.
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