Label sheets come in various configurations. Art Galleria offers a set of commonly used layouts, which you can modify or customize.
Configuring Label Sheet Layouts lets you specify the number of labels per sheet (e.g., Letter or A4 paper), label dimensions, sheet margins, and spacing. These settings automatically determine the rows and columns for printing labels. This differs from the Label Designer, which specifies the artwork information and text appearance on individual labels.
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Please note, for contacts labels, unlike artwork labels, it is only possible to print one contact one per page. These are intended to be used with label printers. See further instructions in the Printing Labels section below.
Setting up the layout
1. Navigate to Settings > Label Sheet Layouts.
Here you can see the name, sheet size, and edit history of the layouts. The following buttons allow you to:
Edit - Change the dimensions of the label itself. Also change paper height, add sheet margins, and gutter spacing too.
Duplicate - Copy a sheet layout to modify, without impacting the original.
Remove - Delete a sheet layout from your selection.
2. Click Edit to configure how the labels are arranged on the sheet.
For example, label width and sheet gutter will influence how many label columns will appear on the sheet.
3. Once you have changed the dimensions for the sheet and labels, enter a name for your layout and click Update Label Layout.
For more information on the attributes, please see the FAQ for label sheet attributes and label attributes below.
For instructions on printing your labels, see Printing labels created with the Label Designer.
Troubleshooting
If you're having trouble with the labels on the page, you can enable the Test Mode feature when printing, which shows bounding boxes on the label itself and its elements when previewing the PDF.
1. Open Settings and click Label Designer.
2. Select a Preset and click the Enable Test Mode checkbox, then click Save.
3. Now when you repeat the steps in the Printing section above you will see bounding boxes appear.
FAQ
Q: I'm printing on an Avery label sheet, but you don't have a preset for them.
A: Art Galleria offers many preset label sizes to meet most needs. However, if you need to print on Avery labels that are not listed, you can create a custom preset. Set the label attributes to match the specifications and dimensions provided on the Avery website. This allows you to tailor the labels precisely to your requirements.
Q: How can I adjust the margins to ensure labels are centered on the sheet?
A: For Avery labels, use the corresponding preset. If using custom labels without a preset, create one and set the attributes to match the label dimensions.
Q: How can I test print settings without wasting label sheets?
A: It is highly recommended to print on standard (plain) paper first to check the layout before using label sheets.
Q: Is it possible to import custom label templates from other programs?
A: At this time, this feature is not supported on Art Galleria.
Q: How do I share my custom label sheet layout with collaborators on my account?
A: Only the primary user of the account can create labels and modify sheet layouts, as the Label Designer is located in the settings.
Q: What do the different label sheet attributes mean?
A:
Name | Definition |
Sheet Paper Height | The vertical measurement of a single sheet of label paper, from top to bottom. |
Sheet Paper Width | The horizontal measurement of a single sheet of label paper, from one side to the other. |
Sheet Gutter | The space between columns of labels on a sheet. Ensures proper spacing & prevents overlapping during printing. |
Sheet Margin Top | The space between the top edge of the sheet & the first row of labels. |
Sheet Margin Bottom | The space between the bottom edge of the sheet & the last row of labels. |
Sheet Margin Left | The space between the left edge of the sheet and the first column of labels. |
Sheet Margin Right | The space between the right edge of the sheet and the last column of labels. |
Q: What do the different Label Attributes mean?
A:
Name | Definition |
Label Height | The vertical measurement of an individual label, from top to bottom. |
Label Width | The horizontal measurement of an individual label, from one side to the other. |
Label Line Height (EM) | The vertical distance between the baseline of one line of text and the baseline of the next line of text within a label. EM = size relative to the size of the font. 1 = equal, 2 = 2 times the current font size, etc. |
Image Max Height (PX) | The maximum allowable height of an image in pixels that can be printed on a label. |
Image Margin Bottom (PX) | The space, measured in pixels, between the bottom edge of an image and the bottom edge of the label. |