Question 1

Is this an official Avery product?

Accepted Answer

No. SheetsToLabels is independent. It supports Avery-compatible layouts, but it is not sponsored by, approved by, or affiliated with Avery.

Question 2

The preview looks right, but the printed Avery labels drift down the page. What should I check?

Accepted Answer

That usually points to scaling or paper handling. Print the exported PDF from a PDF viewer, set scale to 100% / Actual Size, turn off Fit to Page, confirm the PDF paper size matches your stock, and test on plain paper over the label sheet. If the error grows row by row, even a small scaling change can become obvious by the bottom of the page.

Question 3

What if Actual Size is selected and the labels are still off?

Accepted Answer

Check the printer driver settings as well as the PDF dialog. Some printers still apply printable-area adjustments, use the wrong tray, or feed label stock differently than plain paper. Try a rear or manual-feed tray if your printer has one, set paper type to Labels or Heavyweight, and make sure the guides hold the sheet snugly without bending it.

Question 4

Can I print Avery 5160 labels from Excel without Word mail merge?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Import the Excel file, choose the Avery 5160-compatible layout, map the fields, preview the 30-label US Letter sheet, export PDF, and print at 100% / Actual Size. You do not need to build a Word table template or manage Next Record rules.

Question 5

Why does Word show <> or put the wrong number of columns on Avery 5160?

Accepted Answer

That is a common Word mail merge issue: the document may be using the wrong label vendor, wrong product number, or merge rules before the fields are updated. This tool avoids that setup by importing the spreadsheet directly, binding fields visually, and repeating the finished label across the selected Avery-compatible sheet.

Question 6

Can I print Avery labels from Google Sheets?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can import spreadsheet data from Google Sheets or export your sheet as CSV. The editor is built around one row becoming one label, so mailing lists, inventory rows, badge lists, and product records can all become Avery-compatible label sheets.

Question 7

Should I choose US Letter or A4 for Avery labels?

Accepted Answer

Use the paper size printed on your label package. Avery 5160 and 8160 are US Letter layouts, while many L-series products such as L7160 use A4. A Letter template on A4 paper, or an A4 template on Letter paper, can look close on screen but print a few millimeters off.

Question 8

Can I start printing on a partially used Avery sheet?

Accepted Answer

For best alignment, use a full unused sheet. Some printers bend or heat sheets during a first pass, and partially used sheets can peel or drift. If you must reuse a sheet, test with plain paper first and make sure the remaining labels are flat before trying to start lower on the page.

Question 9

What if my Avery code is not listed?

Accepted Answer

Many Avery product numbers share the same physical layout. Use a compatible code with the same label size, rows, columns, margins, and gaps, or create a custom sheet layout.

Question 10

Can I create barcode or QR labels?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Add text, barcode, QR code, image, and spreadsheet fields to the design, then repeat it across the selected sheet layout.

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