posted on June 21, 2001 04:30:58 AM new
I've just set up a new UPS account to have daily pickup and things have really changed from years past. They tell me all new accounts have to use software they furnish which is fine and I already have it installed but I was told I would have to use a Thermal printer or Laser printer to print the labels which I have neither. I have two Printers already and one I believe has a print quality that I think would be fine for the job. Before I spend a lot of money on a thermal printer or a laser printer that I just can't see doing I wanted some help and advise from other UPS shippers that have daily pickup.
Thanks in advance,
dllewis
[ edited by dllewis on Jun 21, 2001 04:32 AM ]
posted on June 21, 2001 04:42:28 AM new
When I first started with my UPS account, I used my ink jet printer. It worked just fine. Just be sure to tape over the labels, because the labels from an ink jet WILL run if they get wet. Also be sure that the ink jet heads are perfectly clean, so they can print up the bar code perfectly.
I never had a problem using an ink jet, but I did eventually get a laser printer (around $299.00), which I like MUCH better due to it's speed.
Oh, and if you really don't need them to come every day, you can set up specific requirements with your driver. Mine comes MWF, which works out great for me.
[ edited by kidsfeet on Jun 21, 2001 04:43 AM ]
posted on June 21, 2001 05:08:27 AM new
Thanks kidsfeet....I will remember the tape and check with my driver on just picking up certain days of the week. I think I would like that better. I just can't see buying a new printer right now when one I have is just a few months old. Do you order labels from UPS to use or buy them elsewhere?
Thanks again,
dllewis
posted on June 21, 2001 05:15:07 AM new
I have been using UPS software, daily pickup for a while and am pretty pleased.
My driver told me I can print the information on a regular piece of paper and put it in one of the pouches you can order on www.ups.com. That way it is sealed in there and not going to run. Although I still print it on the labels a lot of the time and just hope for the best. I have never had a problem with the information running and I have a inkjet.
Here's another question for other UPS users. I sell very breakable items and pack with a lot of bubble wrap and peanuts. I even double box a lot of things and I am still getting about 6% are broken when the customer receives them. It is getting very frusterating. Does anyone have any ideas? I shipped about 2400 items last year with the the postal service and didn't have 1 break but I was so sick of loading and unloading the car and waiting in line at the post office. I love the convenience and cheaper rates for heavier items with UPS but the ratio of breaks is getting out of hand.
Suggestions....?
posted on June 21, 2001 05:35:26 AM new
sweetboo...I saw that about printing on regular printer paper and putting it in the pouch but was worried the pouch might get torn off the package so the labels sounded like a better idea. I'm off to UPS to order some of both though so I will have the pouches in case I run out of labels and need to ship. I appreciate all the help I get here. I'm leaving my mail on so I can keep up with this thread. I would also like to read the suggestions you get also, sweetboo.
Thanks again!
