What connections are needed in order to use my printer?

The printer is not battery operated and must always be connected to a standard outlet using the power adapter. The printer must also be connected to the PC for tasks such as purchasing postage and submitting custom graphics for approval. The printer is connected to the PC using a standard universal serial bus (USB) cable, also supplied with the Stamp Expressions Printer.

Can I submit my own photo and have Artistic Postage create a stamp with it?

Yes. Photographs must be in JPG format. Please remember that we are designing authentic US postage so the contents must conform to US postal standards and to Zazzle standards. (For example, no copyright violations or profanity are allowed.)The Stamp Expressions Printer must be connected to the PC in order to lock or unlock it. To do this, start by selecting the File menu, then selecting Preferences. In the Preferences dialog box (see below) select the Printer icon and click on the Locked or Unlocked choice as desired. The total postage in the Stamp Expressions Printer is always displayed in the white box (see below) in the Printer Status Area of the PC application.

What happens if I lose my Stamp Expressions Printer?

Just as with USPS postage stamps, if you lose your printer you will lose the postage. It is not possible to determine how much postage remained in the Stamp Expressions Printer at the time it was lost.The printer is not battery operated and must always be connected to a standard outlet using the power adapter. The printer must also be connected to the PC for tasks such as purchasing postage and submitting custom graphics for approval.

How do I express my support for a hostelling postage stamp?

Sign your name to the on-line petition that soon will be presented to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee. Or better yet, write your own letter of support. Send your letter to: Citizens' Stamp Advisory CommitteeYes.

Where are my images stored?

Unlike postage, images are stored on your computer's hard drive. At any time, two of the images on the hard drive may be transferred to the Stamp Expressions Printer to allow you to print postage with images away from your computer.The printer is not battery operated and must always be connected to a standard outlet using the power adapter. The printer must also be connected to the PC for tasks such as purchasing postage and submitting custom graphics for approval. The printer is connected to the PC using a standard universal serial bus (USB) cable, also supplied with the Stamp Expressions Printer.If you have already printed your postage, you must use it as is. We suggest you purchase and print postage to cover the cost of the increase, then add it to the envelope or package.

What's that funny barcode to the right of my picture?

This "two-dimensional" barcode is automatically generated by the Stamp Expressions Printer and contains digital data specific to your printer, and the stamp. It is used by the United States Postal Service to verify the authenticity of the postage.Yes. The governments of Australia (1989), Germany (1952 and 1956), India (1998), Ireland (1981), Japan (1967 and 1992), and Sweden (1985) all believed hostelling important enough to merit commemorative postage stamps. The United States has not yet.