Writing labels by hand may add a personal touch that engages your customers. But it can be more trouble than it’s worth—and we’re not just talking about the hand cramps. Parcel scanners work best with digitally created labels, so handwritten labels up the risk of a delay or failed delivery. Even if you don’t own a printer, there are ways to attach high-quality shipping labels to every item you send.How to send packages without a printerPrinting your own labels may be the most affordable long-term option, but there may be times you don’t have access to a printer. That doesn’t mean you need to delay shipments to your customers. Here’s what to do when you’re stuck.Create a label online, then print it at the carrier dropoff locationUSPS, UPS, and FedEx will all gladly print a label for you. First, you’ll need to go through the carrier’s online service, such as USPS Click-N-Ship, and enter the address information to create a label. Download the file to an external hard drive or email it to...
