How to Use Your Own Photo Return Address Labels

Making photo return address labels is easy with the use of software like MS Digital Image Suite. There are numerous businesses that will produce custom return address labels on your behalf, including web-based companies such as My Own Labels. Whether you will be producing your own labels or using a paid service, you will need to save your image as a digital file. If you use a digital camera, upload your photos as normal; otherwise, scan your hard copies and save as .jpg or .png files.

Instructions

1

Open MS Digital Image Suite. Click "Start" and select the program by name from the list of "All Programs."

2

Select "Create A Project" from the file menu.

3

Press "Labels/Stickers" and then "Address Labels." Select and click on a theme from the displayed design options.

4

Click the "Open A Picture" button in the left pane menu.

5

Navigate to your image file in the "Browse Folder" window. Highlight the image and press "OK" to insert it.

6

Type your return address on the label where it says "Name," "Address 1," "Address 2."

7

Hold "Ctrl" and "S" to open the "Save" dialogue. Save the project, naming it appropriately. (e.g., "labels with cat pic")

8

Open the "File" menu and then click "Print."

9

Select your printer in the left menu. Choose the label layout that corresponds with the label sheets you are using. Consult the label packet to find the label style number. Press "Next."

10

Check the boxes next to "Scale to Fit" and "Fill With The Selected Picture." Continue by pressing "Next."

11

Enter the number of copies to print. Insert label sheets into your printer. Be sure the labels are inserted correctly following the directions on the printer; otherwise you may print on the wrong side of the sheet.

12

Print the labels. Wait for the ink to dry completely.

13

Select the return label you wish to use. Avoid using personal photographs on business mail to maintain the professionalism of your correspondence.

14

Remove the label from the paper backing, revealing the self-adhesive surface.

15

Place the label in the upper left hand corner of the envelope or package.

16

Protect the label with a strip of clear packing tape if you believe the item may be exposed to excess moisture or rough handling.

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Making photo return address labels is easy with the use of software like MS Digital Image Suite. There are numerous businesses that will produce custom return address labels on your behalf, including web-based companies such as My Own Labels. Whether you will be producing your own labels or using a paid service, you will need to save your image as a digital file. If you use a digital camera, upload your photos as normal; otherwise, scan your hard copies and save as .jpg or .png files.

Instructions

1

Open MS Digital Image Suite. Click "Start" and select the program by name from the list of "All Programs."

2

Select "Create A Project" from the file menu.

3

Press "Labels/Stickers" and then "Address Labels." Select and click on a theme from the displayed design options.

4

Click the "Open A Picture" button in the left pane menu.

5

Navigate to your image file in the "Browse Folder" window. Highlight the image and press "OK" to insert it.

6

Type your return address on the label where it says "Name," "Address 1," "Address 2."

7

Hold "Ctrl" and "S" to open the "Save" dialogue. Save the project, naming it appropriately. (e.g., "labels with cat pic")

8

Open the "File" menu and then click "Print."

9

Select your printer in the left menu. Choose the label layout that corresponds with the label sheets you are using. Consult the label packet to find the label style number. Press "Next."

10

Check the boxes next to "Scale to Fit" and "Fill With The Selected Picture." Continue by pressing "Next."

11

Enter the number of copies to print. Insert label sheets into your printer. Be sure the labels are inserted correctly following the directions on the printer; otherwise you may print on the wrong side of the sheet.

12

Print the labels. Wait for the ink to dry completely.

13

Select the return label you wish to use. Avoid using personal photographs on business mail to maintain the professionalism of your correspondence.

14

Remove the label from the paper backing, revealing the self-adhesive surface.

15

Place the label in the upper left hand corner of the envelope or package.

16

Protect the label with a strip of clear packing tape if you believe the item may be exposed to excess moisture or rough handling.

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