To ship a package, all you need to do is print a shipping label using an internet postage service like Stamps.com. Here how it works:

  1. Connect to Stamps.com to print shipping labels online
    The software (download for free) will connect you to your Stamps.com account via the internet. When you print a shipping label for your package, the postage amount will be deducted from your account.
  2. Select the “Packages” tool
    In the Stamps.com software, click on the “Packages” tab in the left navigation.
  3. Enter address information
    Verify the return address. Type the delivery address or select one from the Address Book. If you want to send your recipient an email notification when the package is shipped, select “Email Recipient” and type the email address in the text field.
  4. Specify mailpiece details
    Select the appropriate mailpiece type, weight, mail class, and mailing date. When printing shipping labels, your package must be sent on the date specified on the shipping label.
  5. Select item to print on
    Use the “Printing On” drop-down list to select plain paper or the label sheet type that you are printing on. Shipping labels can be printed on plain paper, adhesive labels or from a thermal printer.
  6. Select printing options
    • If you want to add a personal message to your shipping label, type your message in the “Print Message” box.
    • If you want to print the shipping label without including the postage value, select “Hide Postage.” This option can help you control cost margins and reduce customer complaints.
    • To print a shipping receipt for your records, select “Print Receipt.”
  7. Print a sample and print your shipping label
    Click “Preview” to see exactly how your shipping label will look. To print a sample, place a plain sheet of paper in your printer’s manual feed tray. If you plan to print on adhesive labels, mark the top of the sheet so you can verify how to load your label sheets. From the preview window, click “Print Sample.” When you are ready to print, feed the paper or label sheet into your printer and click “Print Postage.”