How to print postage labels royal mail
To print postage labels with Royal Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Using Royal Mail's Online Postage Label Service
- Go to Royal Mail's website (www.royalmail.com) and log in to your account.
- Click on "Print Postage" and select the type of postage you want to print (e.g., 1st Class, 2nd Class, etc.).
- Enter the recipient's address and the weight of the item you're sending.
- Choose the postage option you want to use (e.g., a specific postage rate or a pre-paid envelope).
- Review the details and click "Print Postage Label".
- You'll be prompted to download and print the label. Make sure to print it on A4 paper, using the correct orientation (portrait).
Method 2: Using Royal Mail's Click & Drop Service
- Go to Royal Mail's Click & Drop website (www.clickanddrop.co.uk) and log in to your account.
- Click on "Create a Parcel" and enter the recipient's address and the weight of the item you're sending.
- Choose the postage option you want to use (e.g., a specific postage rate or a pre-paid envelope).
- Review the details and click "Print Postage Label".
- You'll be prompted to download and print the label. Make sure to print it on A4 paper, using the correct orientation (portrait).
Method 3: Using a Third-Party Software or App
- Download and install a third-party software or app that integrates with Royal Mail's services, such as Stamps.com, Endicia, or ShipStation.
- Follow the software's instructions to create a new shipment and enter the recipient's address and the weight of the item you're sending.
- Choose the postage option you want to use (e.g., a specific postage rate or a pre-paid envelope).
- Review the details and click "Print Postage Label".
- The software will generate and print the label for you.
Tips and Reminders
- Make sure to use the correct paper size and orientation when printing the label.
- Ensure that the label is printed in black ink, as color ink may not be readable by Royal Mail's scanners.
- Double-check the recipient's address and the weight of the item before printing the label.
- Keep a record of the printed label, as you may need to provide proof of postage in case of a dispute.