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06/07/2004 01:59:56 PM · #1 |
I am trying to make some sticker labels to adhere on some cards that I have made with prints on them. I am having a terrible time getting the labels to align properly with the stickers. Does anyone know how to do this ?
I basically just want to have my name, my link to dpc prints and my web site on them, nothing to fancy. |
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06/07/2004 02:28:40 PM · #2 |
Registration (accurately locating) an image on labels on either inkjets or lasers is a pain. Lasers seem to be somewhat more accurate.
The best workarounds are to make your image WAY smaller than the labels so there's a lot of room to miss, or buy label paper which is an uncut (8-1/2x11) sheet, print whatever sizes/shapes you want, and cut them out by hand. If you're only making small quantities for your own use it's still practical to do it that way.
Message edited by author 2004-06-07 14:29:36. |
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06/07/2004 11:47:04 PM · #3 |
still struggling with this -- anyone a guru at this sort of thing?
I would give you a print of choice for the help : ) |
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06/08/2004 12:01:23 AM · #4 |
| What kind of stickers are they? Avery products usually come with instructions on how to set up printing or they have a very cool wizard product on their website that you can download. You just enter the product number and it sets up a template for you. |
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06/08/2004 12:03:08 AM · #5 |
What size label (approximately) and what kind of software and printer are you using?
If you just want three lines of type like you describe, standard address labels ought to work. |
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06/08/2004 12:04:47 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by mk:
What kind of stickers are they? Avery products usually come with instructions on how to set up printing or they have a very cool wizard product on their website that you can download. You just enter the product number and it sets up a template for you. |
Yeah, these work too, but you probably need MS Word to use them.
I use page layout software all the time, so I'm used to setting up a step-and-repeat layout like that ... |
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06/08/2004 11:25:18 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by mk:
What kind of stickers are they? Avery products usually come with instructions on how to set up printing or they have a very cool wizard product on their website that you can download. You just enter the product number and it sets up a template for you. |
Yeah, these work too, but you probably need MS Word to use them.
I use page layout software all the time, so I'm used to setting up a step-and-repeat layout like that ... |
Yes, some of the software is for MS Word, but there is also stand-alone software. And the directions included in the labels will work for any program because it's just a description of margin widths, etc. In any case, none of this matters if they aren't avery. |
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06/08/2004 11:32:22 AM · #8 |
hhmm well I am using a mac and the stickers say avery 8160 or 5160 depending on software version (but doesnt say which is which) I have a canon i450 printer.
I think the problem is it all seems to be for PC's and I am using mac software.
anyway thx for the help |
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06/08/2004 11:48:02 AM · #9 |
I use Avery labels and the 'Envelopes and Labels' option in MS Word and it has worked every time, without any problems with registration, even on a cheapo HP inkjet. Certainly having the text a bit smaller than the label works well. Not sure if things like MS Works have support for the label making option, or you could get someone with access to Word to make a document and print as a PDF.
Tell me which labels and what you want them to say and I can send you a PDF if you like too - just PM me the info.
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