keziak
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posted on September 5, 2001 08:20:49 AM
When you use Endicia for packages, do you basically print out a label with the postage on some sort of mailing label? Or print on plain paper and tape it to the box?
keziak
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peiklk
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posted on September 5, 2001 08:28:33 AM
Label.
There is a great thread on this somewhere in this forum as to where to get labels and templates that make this a breeze.
Since I switched from cutting my own labels to the pre-cut ones, I've had NO jams or lost postage. It's been GREAT!
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sun818
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posted on September 5, 2001 08:31:08 AM
There is a seller who uses the Jan 1999 USPS Priority Mail labels to fit all three. Its pretty neat:
http://members.home.net/dell2615/priority.jpg
I am using the label 228, July 1996 USPS Priority mailing label. Layout borrowed from seller above.:
http://auctionimages.org/images/usps_label228_july1996.JPG
[ edited by sun818 on Sep 5, 2001 08:31 AM ]
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keziak
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posted on September 5, 2001 08:56:24 AM
risking sounding like an idiot, but I don't care: can you use plain paper and tape or HAVE to use a self-adhesive label? The reason I ask is because isn't there a rule than you can't put clear tape over a stamp? Would that also apply to pre-printed postage?
keziak
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BJGrolle
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posted on September 5, 2001 09:43:42 AM
I can't exactly answer your question, keziak, but I know that you can't put clear tape over regular stamps because then they don't actually get cancelled, the tape does. Then someone who is inclined to take the time and trouble might be able to peel the clear tape off the stamp, remove the stamp, and then reuse it. At least, that's what I was told and it makes sense.
I'm not sure if this would apply to preprinted postage. It's not like someone could remove your postage and reuse it, so you bring up a good question. I hope someone can answer it more exactly.
http://bjgrolle.freehomepage.com
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wbbell
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posted on September 5, 2001 10:03:57 AM
The official USPS rule is that the indicia must be printed directly onto the mail piece, or onto a non-removable label. This would preclude printing on paper and using clear tape. And yes, there is also a similar rule that says you can't completely tape over stamps. Otherwise you could just razorblade around it and use it again and again.
Now, many on this board have reported using plain paper and tape, and no complaints. But I always caution that it only takes one overzealous USPS clerk to bounce your package and you get a NEG because of it.
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sun818
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posted on September 5, 2001 10:06:38 AM
BJGrolle - I heard that you can not apply Elmer's glue over stamps... definite no no. 
I think the machine readers have a difficult time deciphering the mailing address if there is tape covering it. Something about light deflection. At least, that's what my postal clerk said.
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keziak
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posted on September 5, 2001 10:53:07 AM
Interesting. I use taped-over labels on my packages all the time. I figured the tape protects from smudging or rain splashes.
The only reason I wondered is because our printer does not strike me as being particularly up to the job of printing on labels, but could probably handle simple printing on paper, I dunno.
thanks -
keziak
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marlenedz
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posted on September 5, 2001 01:35:45 PM
I too would prefer to use plain paper than labels. I have both a laser and a ink jet. My laser does not handle labels very well. It can easily print a full sheet but I can not use a portion of the sheet and then re-insert then to use the rest. It gets too hot and the paper jams or the edges curl and jams. I bought both 3 up and 4 up labels from gflabels.com. If I have 4 different weighted packages, you have to print one label, then re-insert the paper and print another label etc. My laser just gets too hot and can't handle it. My ink jet is OK with it though. It would just be easier to use paper. My laser is on the opposite side of the room and while it is good excersise it is too time consuming.
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yisgood
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posted on September 5, 2001 01:37:08 PM
The first few packages I set out were on plain paper. I used a glue stick and clear tape over the address (not the bar code or indicia). The PO had no problem with it. But it was inconvenient to work with. Now I print on the Aug 2000 labels and find that fast and convenient, not to mention free. I still stick a strip of clear tape over the address.
http://www.ygoodman.com
[email protected]
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peiklk
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posted on September 5, 2001 01:38:02 PM
FYI taping over a label is not problem if it doesn't contain the postage information.
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richierich
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posted on September 5, 2001 04:55:39 PM
According to the post office rules -
It MUST be a label that is stuck on the package. The reason is that a taped on piece of paper can easily be cut off and taped on to another package.
You are correct. Postage is NEVER suppose to be taped on.
By the way - the free (old)Jan 1999 work great if you can find them. I drove 40 miles round trip to pick up 1000 of them.
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