How to print royal mail postage labels at home

To print Royal Mail postage labels at home, you'll need a few things:

  1. A printer: You'll need a printer that can print in color and has a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. You can use an inkjet or laser printer.
  2. Royal Mail's online postage service: You'll need to sign up for Royal Mail's online postage service, which is called "Click & Drop". This service allows you to purchase postage online and print your own labels.
  3. A computer or mobile device: You'll need a computer or mobile device with internet access to use Click & Drop.
  4. A scale: You'll need a scale to weigh your package accurately. Royal Mail requires that you weigh your package to the nearest gram.

Here's a step-by-step guide to printing Royal Mail postage labels at home:

Step 1: Sign up for Click & Drop

  1. Go to Royal Mail's website (www.royalmail.com) and click on "Business" at the top of the page.
  2. Click on "Click & Drop" and follow the sign-up process.
  3. Fill in your business details and create a username and password.

Step 2: Create a new shipment

  1. Log in to your Click & Drop account and click on "Create a new shipment".
  2. Enter the recipient's details, including their name, address, and postcode.
  3. Enter the package details, including the weight, dimensions, and contents.
  4. Choose the postage service you want to use (e.g. 1st Class, 2nd Class, etc.).
  5. Click "Calculate postage" to get the cost of the postage.

Step 3: Print the label

  1. Once you've calculated the postage, click "Print label" to generate a PDF file.
  2. Open the PDF file in your printer software (e.g. Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Edge, etc.).
  3. Print the label on a sheet of A4 paper or a label sheet.
  4. Make sure to print the label in color, as the barcode and other details are printed in color.

Step 4: Attach the label

  1. Attach the label to the package, making sure it's securely fastened and won't come off during transit.
  2. Make sure the label is facing upwards and is not folded or creased.

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