How to Print a Shipping Label Without a Printer
No printer at home? You have several options. USPS and FedEx both offer QR code scanning at retail locations — you show your phone, they print. Public libraries, FedEx Office, UPS Stores, and Staples all print shipping labels from emailed PDFs for a small fee.
Step-by-step
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USPS QR code (free)
When buying a USPS label via Click-N-Ship, select the QR code option. Bring your phone with the QR to any post office; they print and apply the label for free.
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FedEx QR code (free)
FedEx Electronic Trade Documents (ETD) offers QR-code printing at FedEx Office and participating retail locations. Free service.
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UPS Store (paid)
UPS Stores print shipping labels for $1-3. Email the PDF to yourself, show on your phone at the counter, or email it directly to the store.
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Public library (often free or low-cost)
Most public libraries charge $0.10-$0.25 per page to print. Email the PDF to yourself and use the library's print release station.
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FedEx Office (paid)
$1-2 per page. Upload via email or USB. They have self-service kiosks for quick printing.
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