Why is my shipping label printing small?

The main reason is that the size of your shipping label file is not 4×6 inches. At this time, you need to set the correct label size. This needs to be set on the shipping platform or online store, depending on your file source.

What is thermal printing technology?

Thermal printers work by producing an image on paper using heat. The thermal printing process heats thermal paper with a special dye coating that turns black when it is heated.

Why are my labels not printing correctly?

Misalignment Problem: All your sticky labels are misaligned in the SAME direction by the SAME amount. Fix The Problem: Adjust the page margins of your label template. In Word, click on the “Layout” tab at the top of the page. Click on “Margins” and select “Custom Margins” from the list.

How does a label printer work without ink?

Direct thermal printers use chemically-treated paper that darkens when heated by a thermal print head. Direct thermal printers do not use separate ink, toner, or ribbon supplies. Direct thermal printers are most commonly used to print items such as receipts and shipping labels.

Can I print a Priority Mail label?

You can print labels for domestic and international expedited services — Priority Mail ®, Express Mail ®, Express Mail International ®, Priority Mail International™, and Global Express Guaranteed ® (GXG ®). No monthly fee is required to print labels or postage using Click-N-Ship service.

Why can’t I print a USPS shipping label?

Cause: The USPS website specifically calls the Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader Internet Explorer plug-in to generate the “Print Box” containing the shipping label. This results in the USPS site being unable to call the Adobe plug-in.

Do thermal printers run out of ink?

Thermal printers keep costs low as they do not rely on ink to print. No ribbons, cartridges or other supplies need to be replaced to ensure continued use. Paper alone is the only refillable supply required to keep the printer running.

How do you know if a label is thermal?

Take the label and scratch it quickly with your fingernail as if you were lighting a match. It may take a couple of hard strikes. If a dark mark appears on the label, it is direct. If no dark marks are left on the label, it is thermal transfer.