Avery Labels Can you add additional sizes of la

[David LITTLE]

Alpha's selection of labels is somewhat limited. How can I add more default sizes to my label directory without setting them up manually?

I am having problems setting up Avery L7163 within Alpha. I can print this label perfectly in Word XP but not in Alpha.
I have set the label up with the same dimensions as in Word But cannot get the blimming thing to line up or correct number of labels to print.

The label size is 3.81cm x 9.9cm 2 colours 7 rows

[Stan Mathews]

RE: Avery Labels Can you add additional sizes of

Try starting out with Alpha's Avery L7163, then save it as a different name, tweak it to suit.

[David LITTLE]

RE: Avery Labels Can you add additional sizes of

Thats my problem Avery L7163 is not in my Alpha choices how do I get import / update to get it there.


Thanks for your help.

[Peter.Greulich]

RE: Avery Labels Can you add additional sizes of

It may not be listed, but you can create any type of label you want. Pick a label that is "closest" (dosen't really matter anyway) and change the label properties to what you want, give it a name and save it.

[David Little]

RE: Avery Labels Can you add additional sizes of

Hi Peter, Thanks for your help. I have tried this but unfortunately, i can not get it right. I select a label with 7 rows and it prints only 6.

[Stan Mathews]

RE: Avery Labels Can you add additional sizes of

You have somewhat more flexibility with the label design if, once the overall sizes are satisfactory, you edit the label, remove the rtf object, and place the desired fields directly on the label background.

I just experimented with a custom sized 1.5 inch by 3.898 inch label (about the same as yours) and was able to get eight rows of legible data at an 8 pt font size.

[Cheryl Lemire]

RE: Avery Labels Can you add additional sizes of

Hi David,

I created a new label set last week which was not too difficult to do. I am currently using a label set of 2 columns and 7 rows which sounds like it may work for you. I will give you my settings here for you to try and see if it does the trick for you.

Under Label Size:

1 1/2" x 4, 2 across
Single Sheet
Label Size
Width: 4.000
Height: 1.500
Sheet Size
Columns 2
Rows 7
Label Gutters
Width: 0.100
Height: 0.000
Page Margins
Side: 0.156
Top & Bottom: 0.275

Under Label Properties:
On the Page Tab:
Margins
Left 0.12
Top 0.25
Right 0.15
Bottom 0.25

I hope these settings work for you.

Cheryl

[David Little]

RE: Avery Labels Can you add additional sizes of

I only have one field which is a Rich Text Object. Do you think this could be the problem.

I enter the data that I want on my label on a form, different sizes of text, etc . I then want the label to print as the data in the form.

Thanks Again

[David Little]

RE: Avery Labels Can you add additional sizes of

Thanks very much Cheryl I will try these tomorrow.

It's great that users can help one another like this.

Thank You!

[Peter.Greulich]

RE: Avery Labels Can you add additional sizes of

Like Stan said, you might try removing the RTF.
Then set the label properties, size, etc.
Then add your field w. or w/o RTF.

[Stan Mathews]

RE: Avery Labels Can you add additional sizes of

The attachment contains two screen shots.

Lbl_rtf is a label in design mode showing several fields inside an rtf object.

Lbl_freeform is the same label with the rtf object removed and the fields arranged in a "freeform" manner.

[rtobiassen]

RE: Avery Labels Can you add additional sizes of

David
If the last suggestion does not work check the margins as sometimes it is the margin of the printer that is causing the problem.
I have a label application that is used by many different dental offices and every once in a while I get one printer that won't print correctly.

Rick T

[David Little]

RE: Avery Labels Can you add additional sizes of

Thank you to eveone who helped me this problem, that is now resolved with a little help from everyone.

Thank You