Before You Print

• Check the label sheet size, such as Letter, A4, 4 x 6, or a specific label template.
• Use the PDF or document supplied by your shipping service or label maker when possible.
• Load label paper in the printer tray in the direction shown on the printer or paper package.
• Print one test page on plain paper before using adhesive labels.

Best Print Settings for Labels

Use 100% scale or Actual size for most labels. Avoid Fit to page unless the label file was created larger than the sheet. Even a small scaling change can move text, barcodes, or addresses outside the label boundary.

• Scale: 100%, Actual size, or None.
• Margins: Default or None, depending on the label template.
• Paper size: Match the physical label sheet.
• Quality: Normal or Best for sharp barcodes and small text.

Shipping Labels

For 4 x 6 shipping labels, choose a 4 x 6 paper size if your printer supports it. If you print a 4 x 6 label on Letter or A4 paper, keep scale at 100% and cut around the label after printing.

Fix Alignment Problems

• Text starts too low: Check paper size and turn off headers, footers, or browser page margins.
• Labels drift across the page: Make sure scaling is 100% and the correct sheet template was used.
• Barcodes look blurry: Print in normal or high quality and avoid enlarging a small image.
• Only part of the label prints: Confirm the label size matches the printer tray and document size.