QR Code on bottom of label

[vw.nos]

There is a little QR code at the bottom of the label. I always cut it off when I tape the label to my package. It is using extra ink to print it and it never leaves the door. How can I stop it from printing on the package and wasting ink?  It's obviously not needed by anyone as I have been removing it before I ship. 

[wastingtime101]

I haven't seen this suggested yet, so I'll toss it out there:

If ink usage is a problem, you don't have to print any labels. Instead you can generate QR codes with eBay labels, then scan the codes at the PO and they'll print labels for you (usually you can do this either with the counter clerk or do it yourself at the self-service kiosk).

[vw.nos]

I just noticed on ebay's Ascendia labels which are sent through the post office do not have the QR code at the bottom. So they are able to leave it out

[wastingtime101]

Probably not for long. Proposed USPS changes for October 2024:

https://postalpro.usps.com/october-2024-release-overview

The US Postal Service is considering updating systems/processes to detect the absence of Intelligent
Mail Matrix Barcode (IMmb, also known as 2D barcodes) on all shipping labels. This includes packages
mailed as USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Parcel Select, Media Mail,
Library Mail, USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Return Service and USPS Returns. The proposal includes
requiring the IMmbs for all labels starting January 19, 2025. IMpb Compliance assessments for HAZMAT
packages will begin January 19, 2025. This will bring our systems up to date for HAZMAT compliance.
IMpb Compliance assessments for all other packages will begin April 1, 2025. This will prepare the US
Postal Service systems to monitor and assess IMmb compliance on all shipping labels.

The US Postal Service implemented the Intelligent Mail Matrix Barcode (IMmb) technology in 2023. The
IMmb is based on the GS1-DataMatrix. The labeling requirements add two (2) supplemental GS1-
DataMatrix IMmb barcodes to the standard shipping label layouts. The two required GS1 IMmb barcodes
shall be positioned on the shipping label per the following guidelines.

Edited post to fix link.

[lesegouts]

Give us your address so we can all chip in to buy you some ink. Could this issue be more petty?

[vintage_wishes_and_dreams]

Too funny!  Smart you!  Personally, I wish for a grid line below the lower right QR code, because I cannot cut straight. lol