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How do I get the printing to align properly on the page?

Be sure you are using a genuine Avery product – non-Avery products are not optimized for our templates, and are not manufactured to our specifications.

Test print. Print first on a sheet of plain paper to determine which direction to feed in your printer and to check your design and alignment.
Print actual size (100%) – Never “Fit to Page.” If you’re printing a PDF, make sure the “Fit to Page” box is not checked. Otherwise, your printing will not be printed at the actual size and won’t align properly to the product.
Printer settings. After you click Print, click on Properties or Preferences, or look for the “Print using system dialog” option where you’ll find Paper options.

For laser printer labels - change the Paper Type to "Labels"
For cards - choose "Heavyweight" or "Cardstock."

Print adjustment. If your printer is shifting your design by a consistent amount of space, click the Make a Print Adjustment button in Step 4 (Preview & Print) in Avery Design & Print. This tool will allow you to nudge your entire design up, down, left or right by increments you determine. In Microsoft® Word, you can use the Ruler feature to adjust the placement of the rows and columns.

How do I print my project with Avery Design & Print so it aligns correctly?

Once your design is complete, click Preview & Print. Then click Print it Yourself, followed by Print Now to generate a PDF for printing.

Google Chrome is the preferred browser because you can easily open your file and it print accurately from there. If using a different browser, please follow the extra steps below for printing.

Deselect Fit to Page or Fit in your printer dialog. If these options remained checked, your project will shrink and not print accurately.

After you click Print, click on Properties or Preferences, or look for the “Print using system dialog” option where you’ll find Paper options.

For laser printer labels - change the Paper Type to "Labels"
For cards - choose "Heavyweight" or "Cardstock."

Use the manual feed in you printer tray for the best alignment results.
If your printer is shifting your design by a consistent amount of space, click the Make a Print Adjustment button in Step 4 (Preview & Print) in Avery Design & Print. This tool will allow you to nudge your entire design up, down, left or right by increments you determine.

Still need help? No problem. Feel free to contact us!

Can I print an Avery laser product with an inkjet printer or an inkjet product with a laser printer?

Most Avery products are optimized for printing on either laser or inkjet printers. We always recommend you use the Avery product designed for your printer type as shown on the product packaging. If you switch printers frequently, some of our products, including our EcoFriendly line, support printing on both inkjet and laser printers.

How do I insert my product into the printer so it prints on the correct side?

To make sure your project prints on the correct side of your Avery products, we recommend always running a test page first.

Look for an icon on your printer feed tray that displays whether you should place the sheet face up or face down. Also, make sure to feed your products through the printer’s manual feed tray. (When you click Print, most printers give you an option to choose the manual feed tray, as well as the ability to print on labels instead of plain paper.)

If you need more information, click Help in the printer dialog box or visit your printer manufacturer's website.

How do I print both sides of my product?

The easiest way to print on both sides of your product is to first write "front" and "back" on a plain piece of paper and do a test print to determine which way to feed your printer for successful printing on both sides. The test print will teach you what your printer requires for two-sided printing.

Book Flip means the paper needs to be re-fed after flipping along the shorter end like you're turning the page of a book. Calendar Flip means the paper is flipped along the longer end, like flipping the month of a calendar. Rotation means you simply rotate the paper to re-feed it without flipping it over.

Make sure both sides of your test print are aligned correctly before you print on your Avery products. You can also check out your printer manufacturer's website for more information on two-side printing specifically for your printer.

How do I print on a 4 x 6 or mini-sheet product?

In order to print on Avery 4" x 6" or mini-sheet products, you need your printer to hold the products snugly. Gently slide the paper guide on your printer feed over to the 4-inch width position, or you may have a paper tray especially for 4” x 6” products.

Some printers will automatically change for 4" x 6" printing when you adjust the paper guide, but in most printers, you will need to change the paper size in settings. To change do this, after you click Print, the Paper Size setting may appear in your printer dialog box, or you may need to look in Properties or Preferences. Also look for Paper Type, and change it from Plain Paper to Labels, or Heavyweight or Cardstock. You can also choose Photo if none of these settings are available on your printer.

Note: Since there are so many variations in printers, it's best to cut a piece of plain paper to do a test print before printing on your Avery products.

What type of printer is best for Avery Fabric Transfers?

Only use an inkjet printer for all Avery Fabric Transfers. Our fabric transfers DO NOT work with laser printers.

How do I keep the ink from smearing on my labels?

To keep ink from smearing on your labels, be sure to always use Avery inkjet products with inkjet printers and Avery laser products with laser printers. If you are printing on a label for laser printers, we recommend changing your printer Paper Type setting to “Labels.” Some of our glossy products require a minute or two for the ink to dry, so please wait before touching the print.

Why do the colors on my printed products look different than the image on my computer screen?

Colors on your computer can appear differently than on actual printed products. Most computer screens (RGB) are not optimized to mimic color printing. If exact color matching is required for your product, we recommend using our Avery WePrint professional printing service where you can order a press proof. Electronic proofs should only be used when exact color matching is not required. See our WePrint Proof Guidelines for more details.

How do I print from Avery Design & Print Online with Google Chrome™?

Chrome is our preferred browser, as it tends to print most accurately on a consistent basis. We recommend following these steps.

On the Preview & Print tab, click Print It Yourself and then Print Now, and the Save Design box will appear. Select Save or Don't Save to continue.
The Print Design box will appear. Select “Open PDF.” The next screen will be your Print dialog. To print at actual size (100%), make sure the “Fit to Page” box is not checked.
After you click Print, click on Properties or Preferences, or look for the “Print using system dialog” option where you’ll find Paper options.

For laser printer labels - change the Paper Type to "Labels"
For cards - choose "Heavyweight" or "Cardstock."

Use your manual feed tray. Click Print.
If your printer is shifting your design by a consistent amount of space, click the Make a Print Adjustment button in Step 4 (Preview & Print) in Avery Design & Print. This tool will allow you to nudge your entire design up, down, left or right by increments you determine.
Here’s a quick video on how to print Avery products with Avery Design & Print Online.