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12-06-2023 12:33 PM
Hi @kmcarrol,
Welcome to the HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.
I understand you want to know How to print addresses from the Excel database on multiple postcards. Not to worry I will help you to get a resolution to resolve the issue.
Printing addresses from an Excel database on multiple postcards using a DeskJet printer involves a few steps. Here's a general guide that you can follow:
Step 1: Organize Your Excel Database
Open Excel: Open your Excel spreadsheet containing the address data.
Organize Data: Ensure that your data is organized with separate columns for each piece of information (e.g., Name, Street Address, City, State, ZIP Code).
Step 2: Set Up Your Postcard Document
Open Word Processor: Open a word processing program such as Microsoft Word.
Page Layout:
- Set the page layout to match your postcard size. Go to "Page Layout" or "Page Setup" and adjust the page size accordingly.
- Make sure to set margins appropriately.
Insert Table:
- Insert a table with the number of rows and columns needed for your postcards.
Step 3: Connect Word to Excel
Mail Merge:
- In Microsoft Word, find the "Mailings" tab.
- Choose "Start Mail Merge" and select "Labels."
Select Recipients:
- Choose "Use an Existing List" and select your Excel spreadsheet.
Insert Merge Fields:
- Insert merge fields where you want the data to appear on your postcards (e.g., <<Name>>, <<StreetAddress>>, etc.).
Step 4: Preview and Finish
Preview Results:
- Review your postcards using the "Preview Results" option to ensure the data is merging correctly.
Finish & Merge:
- Once satisfied, complete the merge and choose "Finish & Merge" > "Print Documents."
Printer Settings:
- In the print dialog, select your DeskJet printer.
- Ensure that the paper size and layout settings match your postcard design.
Print:
- Click "Print" to start the printing process.
Additional Tips:
Test Print: Before printing a large batch, do a test print on a single postcard to ensure everything is aligned correctly.
Printer Settings: Double-check the printer settings, especially those related to paper type and size.
Address Formatting: Ensure that your Excel data is properly formatted, especially for addresses, to avoid any issues during the mail merge.
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.
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