Address labels are typically used for printing addresses and such things. You can use address labels with parcels or envelopes. The advantages of address labels are myriad. They look more professional than hand-written addresses. Also, if you are sending mail in bulk, labels can save you a lot of time. They are much less complicated to handle for automatic mail processing equipment, and invariably speed up delivery.

Today, there are specific software applications for printing labels. These programs make printing labels a considerably easier process. It also allows you to print addresses from an address database, thus lessening the chances of errors.

As far as parcels are concerned, labels are possibly the only way of professionally and accurately writing the address. With an envelope, you have the option of printing the address on the label or directly on the envelope.

The benefits of using labels are numerous. Labels give greater flexibility. You can print labels with your return address and logo, and use them on parcels and envelopes, irrespective of their sizes. The labels are usually on standard-sized sheets, which are supported by printers without problems. With the envelopes, things are different. The envelopes vary in size, but not all sizes are supported by the printer.

Labels are also timesaving when it comes to printing many addresses. Envelopes have to be printed one at a time. You can, however, print several labels in one go. Lastly, parcels and large envelopes cannot be used on a printer. That is where the value of labels comes in.