A good print starts
with the right settings.

Millimetres on the canvas should be millimetres on the paper. Here is how to get there.

1. Measure your label and your sheet

Enter label width and height in millimetres. A4 is 210 × 297 mm; US Letter is 215.9 × 279.4 mm. For pre-cut sheets, copy the manufacturer’s margins and horizontal and vertical gaps. For a thermal roll, each label is one page at the label’s exact dimensions.

2. Preview every page

Open Print & export in the studio. The preview and PDF use the same layout calculation. Check the first and last page, the number of labels, and any empty slots you skipped on a partly used sheet. Invalid codes and overflowing elements block export until fixed.

3. Print at actual size

Choose the matching paper size and select “Actual size” or 100% scale. Turn off “Fit to page,” “Shrink oversized pages,” and browser headers and footers. Printer drivers can apply additional scaling; check that setting too. Borderless printing may enlarge the page, so test it before using it.

4. Check a real ruler

Download the 100 mm calibration PDF from Print & export. Print on plain paper first and measure the line with a physical ruler. It must measure exactly 100 mm. If it does not, adjust the print dialog or driver. Then overlay a test sheet on your label paper to check alignment.

Image resolution and readable codes

PDF labels and PNG exports are rendered at 300 dpi. PDF placement uses exact physical dimensions; PNGs include resolution metadata. PNG dimensions are rounded to the nearest pixel. Use high-resolution source images. Barcode and QR module sizes are checked, but you should scan a printed sample with your actual equipment.

Paper and driver limits

Many printers cannot print to the edge. Increase margins or use a compatible printer when your artwork touches the paper edge. The browser cannot control a printer’s hardware tolerances or driver settings.