Page Settings & Templates

Before you design specifically what goes on the label, you need to define the shape and size of the label itself.

Accessing Page Settings

Open the Print Settings sidebar tab from the Label Designer. This is where you choose the paper size, label size, grid, gaps, margins, and manufacturer presets.

Choosing a Preset

The easiest way to start is by selecting a standard manufacturer template.

1. Choose Avery Templates or a standard/custom layout mode.
2. Search for the template code (e.g., "5160") when using Avery-compatible sheets.
3. Select the preset to apply its paper size, label size, margins, and spacing.

Common Presets:

• Avery 5160: Standard Address Labels (30 per US Letter sheet).
• Avery 5163: Shipping Labels (10 per US Letter sheet).
• 4" x 6": Standard Thermal Shipping Label (1 per page).

Custom Dimensions

If you have non-standard label paper or a specific need, you can create a custom layout.

Label Size

• Width: The width of a single label.
• Height: The height of a single label.
• Corner Radius: Adjust for rounded corners (visual only, for design help).

Sheet Layout (Page)

• Page Size: The size of the paper going into the printer (e.g., A4, US Letter, Custom).
• Margins: The blank space around the edge of the whole sheet (Top, Left).
• Spacing (Gutters): The space between labels.
  • Horizontal Spacing: Gap between columns.
  • Vertical Spacing: Gap between rows.
• Rows & Columns: Number of labels across and down.

Units of Measurement

You can toggle between units at the top of the settings panel:

• Inches (in): Standard for US templates.
• Millimeters (mm): Standard for international/A4 templates.
• Pixels (px): For digital-only designs.

Saving Custom Templates

Once you've configured a custom layout that works for you:

1. Adjust the label size and sheet layout in Print Settings.
2. Return to the Templates tab.
3. Save the current design to My Templates for future use.

Orientation

• Portrait: Vertical page orientation.
• Landscape: Horizontal page orientation.
• Note: Rotating the page does not rotate the text; it rotates the sheet layout.

Troubleshooting Layouts

"My labels are printing too high/low"

• Adjust the Top Margin in page settings.
• Ensure your printer is not scaling the page (print at 100%). See Print Settings.

"The gaps didn't match my paper"

• Measure the physical spacing on your label sheet with a ruler.
• Update Horizontal/Vertical Spacing values to match exactly.

"I need to print on a thermal printer"

• Set Page Size to match your label roll (e.g., 4x6 inch).
• Set Rows = 1 and Columns = 1.
• Set Margins to 0.