This procedure is in lieu of using a paid service, such as Stamps.com, to print labels. When using Stamps.com, it is possible to print two 4" x 6" labels to a 8 1/2" x 11" WDC-1200 sheet. I usually only need to print one label at a time, so the Stamps.com service is more than I need and costs $19.95/month. However, I got them to change me to free monthly service.
1. Log into USPS.com.
1. Enter the recipient information.
2. Service Type: PRIORITY MAIL
3. Package Type: Choose your own box if not using a USPS box. Choose Regional Rate if possible.
Specify whether the package is hazardous.
4. Make payment to your preferred payment method, such as credit or debit card.
5. Print the label to a full-size PDF document and save into a folder on your computer.
6. Double-click the PDF document to view it. It will be shown in a centered portrait position with a shipment confirmation
and sender information at the bottom.
7. Use Snag-It to capture the label leaving a very small border including the black line at the edge of the label.
Select the "Image" tab in Snag-It and rotate the image 90 degrees left to turn horizontal.
8. Select File/Print in Snag-It and select your printer as the output device, but don't print it yet.
9. Click "Page Setup" in the Print window.
Select the "Layout" tab.
Change to "Manual scale 100%". Select image position as Top, Centered.
Select the "Paper" tab.
Change Orientation to "Portrait", Top Margin at 1.1 inches.
Click OK. The Print window will be shown.
10. Make sure the labels needed for two 4" x 6" labels to a sheet are in the printer. Stamps.com WDC-1200 labels will work, but labels are also available from ULINE.com. Click "Print" to print a single label horizontally on a 8 1/2" x 11" sheet in a normal portrait orientation.
11. An alternative is to use a thermal printer, such as a DYMO 4XL or 5XL, which helps greatly if you need to print a batch of labels.