Presto Tips
Presto Tips
Tip #1: Send a simple message
Want to send a message using Presto to your loved one? Type your message, choose a template and schedule delivery. Learn more
Tip #2: Share photos
Did you know you can send photos to the Presto Printing Mailbox? Click on "Attach" and add photos to your message. Learn more
Tip #3: Cell phone photos
Want to share a picture from your phone? Just add your cell number to "My Account" and you can email cell photos to the Presto Printing Mailbox and make her day. Learn more
Tip #4: Schedule messages
Have a busy week, but want to be sure the messages keep printing? You can schedule messages for delivery any time, or even set up recurrences (have the same message delivered daily, weekly or monthly.) Learn more
Tip #5: Schedule reminders
Keeping everyone in the loop can be hard. Schedule simple reminders for family events, appointments, and important dates. One reminder can be delivered two ways: your loved one can receive a print-out from their Printing Mailbox and everyone else receives an email. Learn more
Tip #6: Special messages
Want to share a photo for that special day, and have it feel like a personalized card? All you need to do is attach your favorite photo, select a template and schedule delivery. What comes out of the Printing Mailbox is something they'll cherish. Learn more
Tip #7: Appointment reminders
Want to get your loved one all the details of the next appointment with their accountant, and make sure it won't be forgotten? You can schedule delivery of an appointment reminder to the Printing Mailbox, with all the time, date, location and notes. Learn more
Tip #8: Coordinate rides
You've arranged for a family friend to provide a ride to your loved one for the family reunion. Send one reminder and have it delivered the day before to both — your loved one will receive it on the Printing Mailbox and the family friend via email. Learn more
Tip #9: Recurring reminders
Taking Mom or Dad to the physical therapist or the beauty salon at the same time every Monday? You only have to set up a reminder once and it will be delivered every Sunday evening with notes on what time you'll pick them up and where you're going. Learn more
Tip #10: To-do lists
The handyman is stopping by your loved one's house to take care of a few things and you can't be there. Help out by sending a list of tasks to the Presto Printing Mailbox. Your loved one can just pass it on and you can rest assured all the to-do's will get done Learn more
Tip #11: Shopping lists
Visiting for the weekend and your loved one wants to know what to pick up at the store for you and the kids? Use the To-do list feature to send a shopping list to the Presto Printing Mailbox. Learn more
Tip #12: Brain exercise
Did you know that you can sign Mom or Dad up to get a Crossword Puzzle, Sudoku or Jumble delivered every day to the Presto Printing Mailbox? Learn more
Tip #13: Hobbies and humor
Help Mom or Dad cultivate hobbies or humor. At the Presto Newsstand, sign them up for free news articles about everything from gardening to health to humor from Dave Barry and Andy Rooney. Learn more
Tip #14: Larger font
Does Mom or Dad have trouble reading small print? Use settings to choose a larger font for printed messages. Learn more
Tip #15: No Spam
Did you know that with Presto, only messages from senders YOU approve get delivered to the Printing Mailbox? Let the whole family reach out — add a Presto Friend now. Learn more
Tip #16: Printing Mailbox Supplies
How are they doing on ink? At your PrestoConnect Home Page, you can check ink status and link to the Presto Store to have more ink sent so Mom and Dad don't miss a message. Learn more
Tip #17: Activity
Wonder if anyone else is sending Mom or Dad messages? Did they mention wanting to hear from someone in the family? See who's sending messages and give a gentle nudge to those who haven't written in a while. Learn more
Tip #18: Message delivery frequency
Want messages delivered to the Printing Mailbox more often? Did you know that you can arrange for up to 5 dial-in times to the Presto Service each day? Set up more dial-in times. Learn more
Tip #19: Change delivery schedule
Want Mom or Dad to see your messages when they sit down for their morning coffee? Add more dial-in times or change the delivery schedule to the Presto Printing Mailbox. Learn more
Tip #20: Send an email
Approved Senders or Presto Friends can use any email program to send a message to the Presto user. In addition to sending messages from PrestoConnect, Account Managers can also send simple messages from their email account too. Learn more
Tip #21: Skip the post office
Have some forms you need to get to Mom or Dad? With Presto, you can attach a PDF document to any message and it will automatically print out on the Presto Printing Mailbox when delivered. Learn more
Tip #22: Medication reminder
Does she need some help when it comes to new medication? Schedule reminders for medicine or exercise. You can even set up one reminder to repeat, so she receives the printed reminder the same time every day. Learn more
Tip #23: Resources
Not sure how to handle changes in your parents' health or financial situation? Presto makes content from industry experts available right from your Presto Home Page or through a free monthly newsletter. Check it out. Learn more
Tip #24: New email address
Want to add your newest email address or cell phone number so your messages will be delivered to the Presto Printing Mailbox? Go to My Account and update your information. Learn more
Tip #25: Change Presto Friends
Does your brother have a new email address? Did your nephew get a new cell phone number? Are their messages not reaching the Printing Mailbox? You can update Presto Friends contact information anytime. Learn more

