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Mailers Online - Print Labels in Microsoft Word - Mail Merge
Mailers Online returns a Result file that can be uploaded into Microsoft Word’s - Mail Merge to Print Labels.
Mailers Online returns a Result file that can be uploaded into Microsoft Word’s - Mail Merge to Print Labels.


The following example demonstrates how to:
The following example demonstrates how to:
#Create a Mailing Label.
#How to merge the labels with a Recipient List (using the Mailers Online - Result file).


Create a Mailing Label.
How to merge the labels with a Recipient List (using the Mailers Online - Result file).


==Before You Begin==
==Before You Begin==
<h3 class="productfield">Download & Extract Presorted File</h3>
<h3 class="productfield">Download & Extract Presorted File</h3>
:Once the Mailers Online file is purchased, it can be downloaded directly from the Mailers Online - Dashboard.
<ol>
 
<li>Once the Mailers Online file is purchased, it can be downloaded directly from the Mailers Online - Dashboard.</li>
:Click "'''Report'''" and select "'''Download'''" in the bottom-right section of the page.
<li>Click "'''Report'''" and select "'''Download'''" in the bottom-right section of the page.</li>
 
 
:[[File:MO_Print_01-Download.png|500px|alt=Download Button|link=]]


:Right-click the ZIP folder and select "'''Extract All'''".


:Extract your file from the the downloaded file.  
::[[File:MO_Print_01-Download.png|500px|alt=Download Button|link=]]


<li>Right-click the ZIP folder and select "'''Extract All'''".</li>
<li>Extract your file from the the downloaded file. </li></br>


:[[File:MO_Print_02-Extract.png|300px|alt=Extract File|link=]]


::[[File:MO_Print_02-Extract.png|300px|alt=Extract File|link=]]


:[[File:MO_Print_03-Extracted.png|800px|alt=Folder Contents|link=]]
::[[File:MO_Print_03-Extracted.png|800px|alt=Folder Contents|link=]]
</ol>




<h3 class="productfield">Install USPS Font</h3>
<h3 class="productfield">Install USPS Font</h3>
If this is your first time doing a Mail Merge with the IMB®, perform the following steps to install the USPS4CB font.
:If this is your first time doing a Mail Merge with the IMB®, perform the following steps to install the USPS4CB font.


Open the extracted folder and double-click on the file usps4cb.ttf to open the USPS Fonts.
<ol>
 
<li>Open the extracted folder and double-click on the file "'''usps4cb.ttf'''" to open the USPS Fonts.</li>
Click "Install"
<li>Click "'''Install'''"</li>




:[[File:MO_Print_04-FontInstall.png|800px|alt=Install Font|link=]]
:[[File:MO_Print_04-FontInstall.png|800px|alt=Install Font|link=]]
</ol>




==Open Word & Begin Mail Merge==
==Open Word & Begin Mail Merge==
Open an existing Word document, or create a new one.  
:Open an existing Word document, or create a new one.
 
 
Click the "Mailings" tab


Click the "Start Mail Merge" drop-down and select "Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard…"
<ol>
<li>Click the "'''Mailings'''" tab.</li>
<li>Click the "'''Start Mail Merge'''" drop-down and select "'''Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard…'''"</li>




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The Mail Merge will appear and guide you through the six (6) main steps to complete a merge. The following example demonstrates how to create a mailing label and merge the labels with a recipient list.  
:The Mail Merge will appear and guide you through the six (6) main steps to complete a merge. The following example demonstrates how to create a mailing label and merge the labels with a recipient list.  
</ol>




<h3 class="productfield">Step 1 - Select Document Type</h3>
<h3 class="productfield">Step 1 - Select Document Type</h3>
Choose the type of document you want to create.  
<ol>
 
<li>Choose the type of document you want to create.</li>
For example, select "Labels"
:For example, select "'''Labels'''".
 
<li>Click "'''Next: Starting document'''" to move to Step 2.</li>
Click Next: Starting document to move to Step 2.




:[[File:MO_Print_06-DocumentType.png|900px|alt=Select Labels|link=]]
:[[File:MO_Print_06-DocumentType.png|900px|alt=Select Labels|link=]]
</ol>




<h3 class="productfield">Step 2 - Select Starting Document</h3>
<h3 class="productfield">Step 2 - Select Starting Document</h3>
<ol>
Choose how you want to set up your mailing labels.
Choose how you want to set up your mailing labels.


For example:
For example:


Click "Label options" and select the labels that you purchased.  
<li>Click "'''Label options'''" and select the labels that you purchased.</li>
 
<li>Select "'''Avery® US Letter – 15661 Easy Peel Address Labels'''" (Make sure the label you use is at least 1 inch x 3.5 inches.).</li>
Select "Avery® US Letter – 15661 Easy Peel Address Labels" (Make sure the label you use is at least 1 inch x 3.5 inches.).  




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Click "Next: Select recipients to move to Step 3"
<li>Click "'''Next: Select recipients to move to Step 3'''".</li>
</ol>




<h3 class="productfield">Step 3 - Select Recipients</h3>
<h3 class="productfield">Step 3 - Select Recipients</h3>
Select "Use an existing List"  
<ol>
 
<li>Select "'''Use an existing List'''"</li>
Click "Browse"
<li>Click "'''Browse'''".</li>
 
<li>Open the Results file from the recently extracted Mailers Online folder.</li>
Open the Results file from the recently extracted Mailers Online folder.
<li>Click "'''OK'''".</li>
 
<li>Click "'''Next: Arrange Your Labels'''".</li>
Click "OK"
 
Click "Next: Arrange Your Labels"




:[[File:MO_Print_08-SelectRecipients.png|1200px|alt=Select Recipients|link=]]
:[[File:MO_Print_08-SelectRecipients.png|1200px|alt=Select Recipients|link=]]
</ol>




<h3 class="productfield">Step 4 -  Add Database Fields and Format Barcode</h3>
<h3 class="productfield">Step 4 -  Add Database Fields and Format Barcode</h3>
Add Database Fields by selecting "More Items" under "Arrange your Labels".
<ol>
 
<li>Add Database Fields by selecting "'''More Items'''" under ''Arrange your Labels''.</li>
Select Insert: "Database Fields"  
<li>Select Insert: "'''Database Fields'''".</li>
 
<li>Add each Field needed for Labels, in order. Spacing can be adjusted after the desired fields are added.</li>
Add each Field needed for Labels, in order. Spacing can be adjusted after the desired fields are added.  
 
 
:[[File:MO_Print_09-AddFields.png|900px|alt=Insert Fields|link=]]
 
 
For example,
 
Add: Endorsement, FirstName, LastName, Address, City, State, Zip, Plus4, IMBAlphaCode




:[[File:MO_Print_010-Example.png|500px|alt=Add Fields|link=]]
:[[File:MO_Print_09-AddFields.png|900px|alt=Insert Fields|link=]]</br>




Once you add all your fields, click "Close" .
For example, add: Endorsement, FirstName, LastName, Address, City, State, Zip, Plus4, IMBAlphaCode


Add the spaces and separate each address line.
:[[File:MO_Print_010-Example.png|350px|alt=Add Fields|link=]]


<li>Once you add all your fields, click "'''Close'''".</li>
<li>Add the spaces and separate each address line.</li>


Example 1:
Example 1:
 
<pre class="indent">
«MD_IMBAlphaCode»
«MD_IMBAlphaCode»
«MD_Endorsement»
«MD_Endorsement»
«MD_NameFirst» «MD_NameLast»
«MD_NameFirst» «MD_NameLast»
 
«MD_Address1»
«MD_Address1»  
 
«MD_City» «MD_State» «MD_PostalCode»-«MD_Plus4»
«MD_City» «MD_State» «MD_PostalCode»-«MD_Plus4»
 
</pre>


Example 2:
Example 2:
 
<pre class="indent">
«MD_IMBAlphaCode»
«MD_IMBAlphaCode»
«MD_NameFirst» «MD_NameLast»
«MD_NameFirst» «MD_NameLast»
«MD_Address1» «MD_Suite»
«MD_Address1» «MD_Suite»
«MD_City» «MD_State» «MD_PostalCode»-«MD_Plus4»
«MD_City» «MD_State» «MD_PostalCode»-«MD_Plus4»
</pre>




An Intelligent Mail barcode is required to claim automation prices.
An Intelligent Mail barcode is required to claim automation prices.
*All mail claimed at automation prices must bear an Intelligent Mail barcode in either the Address Block or the Barcode Clear Zone.
*If mail piece weighs more than 3 ounces, the barcode must be included in the Address Block.


All mail claimed at automation prices must bear an Intelligent Mail barcode in either the Address Block or the Barcode Clear Zone.
<li>Format the Intelligent Mail Barcode by highlighting the "'''MD_IMBALPH'''" or "'''MD_IMBAlphaCode'''" field, then right-click and change font to "'''USPS4CB'''" and size to "'''16'''".</li>
<li>Click "'''OK'''" or press Enter.</li>


If mail piece weighs more than 3 ounces, the barcode must be included in the Address Block.
<pre class="indent">«MD_IMBAlphaCode»</pre>
 
 
 
Format the Intelligent Mail Barcode by highlighting the MD_IMBALPH field and change the font to USPS4CB.
 
Highlight the MD_IMBAlphaCode field and right click, then select font and choose usps4cb and size 16.
 
Click "OK" or press Enter
 
«MD_IMBAlphaCode»




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Click "Update All Labels"
<li>Click "'''Update All Labels'''".</li>
 
<li>Click "'''Next: Complete the Merge'''".</li>
Click "Next: Complete the Merge"
</ol>




<h3 class="productfield">Step 5 -  Complete the Merge & Print Labels</h3>
<h3 class="productfield">Step 5 -  Complete the Merge & Print Labels</h3>
For example,
<ol>
 
For example:
Click "Print"
 
Select Print Records: "All" options and click "OK"
 
Select Printer Name: "Microsoft Print to PDF" and click "OK"


Enter File Name to save as and click "Save"
<li>Click "'''Print'''".</li>
<li>Select Print Records: "'''All'''" options and click "'''OK'''".</li>
<li>Select Printer Name: "'''Microsoft Print to PDF'''" and click "'''OK'''".</li>
<li>Enter File Name to save as and click "'''Save'''".</li>




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:[[File:MO_Print_013-Complete2.png|900px|alt=Merge to Printer|link=]]
:[[File:MO_Print_013-Complete2.png|900px|alt=Merge to Printer|link=]]
</ol>




[[Category:Mailers Online]]
[[Category:Mailers Online]]

Latest revision as of 00:48, 29 April 2023

← Mailers Online


Mailers Online returns a Result file that can be uploaded into Microsoft Word’s - Mail Merge to Print Labels.

The following example demonstrates how to:

  1. Create a Mailing Label.
  2. How to merge the labels with a Recipient List (using the Mailers Online - Result file).


Before You Begin

Download & Extract Presorted File

  1. Once the Mailers Online file is purchased, it can be downloaded directly from the Mailers Online - Dashboard.
  2. Click "Report" and select "Download" in the bottom-right section of the page.
  3. Download Button
  4. Right-click the ZIP folder and select "Extract All".
  5. Extract your file from the the downloaded file.

  6. Extract File
    Folder Contents


Install USPS Font

If this is your first time doing a Mail Merge with the IMB®, perform the following steps to install the USPS4CB font.
  1. Open the extracted folder and double-click on the file "usps4cb.ttf" to open the USPS Fonts.
  2. Click "Install"
  3. Install Font


Open Word & Begin Mail Merge

Open an existing Word document, or create a new one.
  1. Click the "Mailings" tab.
  2. Click the "Start Mail Merge" drop-down and select "Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard…"
  3. Start Mail Merge
    The Mail Merge will appear and guide you through the six (6) main steps to complete a merge. The following example demonstrates how to create a mailing label and merge the labels with a recipient list.


Step 1 - Select Document Type

  1. Choose the type of document you want to create.
  2. For example, select "Labels".
  3. Click "Next: Starting document" to move to Step 2.
  4. Select Labels


Step 2 - Select Starting Document

    Choose how you want to set up your mailing labels. For example:
  1. Click "Label options" and select the labels that you purchased.
  2. Select "Avery® US Letter – 15661 Easy Peel Address Labels" (Make sure the label you use is at least 1 inch x 3.5 inches.).
  3. Label Options
  4. Click "Next: Select recipients to move to Step 3".


Step 3 - Select Recipients

  1. Select "Use an existing List"
  2. Click "Browse".
  3. Open the Results file from the recently extracted Mailers Online folder.
  4. Click "OK".
  5. Click "Next: Arrange Your Labels".
  6. Select Recipients


Step 4 - Add Database Fields and Format Barcode

  1. Add Database Fields by selecting "More Items" under Arrange your Labels.
  2. Select Insert: "Database Fields".
  3. Add each Field needed for Labels, in order. Spacing can be adjusted after the desired fields are added.
  4. Insert Fields
    For example, add: Endorsement, FirstName, LastName, Address, City, State, Zip, Plus4, IMBAlphaCode
    Add Fields
  5. Once you add all your fields, click "Close".
  6. Add the spaces and separate each address line.
  7. Example 1:
    «MD_IMBAlphaCode»
    «MD_Endorsement»
    «MD_NameFirst» «MD_NameLast»
    «MD_Address1»
    «MD_City» «MD_State» «MD_PostalCode»-«MD_Plus4»
    

    Example 2:

    «MD_IMBAlphaCode»
    «MD_NameFirst» «MD_NameLast»
    «MD_Address1» «MD_Suite»
    «MD_City» «MD_State» «MD_PostalCode»-«MD_Plus4»
    


    An Intelligent Mail barcode is required to claim automation prices.

    • All mail claimed at automation prices must bear an Intelligent Mail barcode in either the Address Block or the Barcode Clear Zone.
    • If mail piece weighs more than 3 ounces, the barcode must be included in the Address Block.
  8. Format the Intelligent Mail Barcode by highlighting the "MD_IMBALPH" or "MD_IMBAlphaCode" field, then right-click and change font to "USPS4CB" and size to "16".
  9. Click "OK" or press Enter.
  10. «MD_IMBAlphaCode»


    Highlight MD_IMBALPH


  11. Click "Update All Labels".
  12. Click "Next: Complete the Merge".


Step 5 - Complete the Merge & Print Labels

    For example:
  1. Click "Print".
  2. Select Print Records: "All" options and click "OK".
  3. Select Printer Name: "Microsoft Print to PDF" and click "OK".
  4. Enter File Name to save as and click "Save".
  5. Print
    Merge to Printer