Printer Setup

SimplePrint supports both thermal roll printers and standard sheet printers with configurable layouts for various label formats.

Thermal Roll Printers

Configuration

For continuous label rolls:

Label Dimensions

Common thermal label sizes:

Landscape Mode

For labels wider than tall:

1. Enable landscape orientation
2. Template rotates 90°
3. Design in portrait view
4. System handles rotation

Side-by-Side Printing

For narrow labels on wide rolls:

1. Set side-by-side count
2. Define label width per label
3. System arranges horizontally
4. Efficient media usage

Sheet Printers

Configuration

For label sheets:

Common Sheet Formats

Margin Calculation

Ensure labels fit the sheet:

Page Width = Left Margin + (Labels × Width) + (Gaps × (Labels-1)) + Right Margin

Page Sizes

Label Dimensions

Setting Dimensions

In template settings:

1. Enter label width in mm
2. Enter label height in mm
3. System calculates printable area
4. Position elements within bounds

Design Considerations

• Account for printer margins
• Leave edge tolerance (1-2mm)
• Test alignment on actual stock
• Consider die-cut vs continuous

Print Quality

Resolution

SimplePrint generates PDF at print quality:

• Standard: 300 DPI
• Barcodes: Vector-based for sharpness
• Text: Vector for clarity

Thermal Printer Settings

For best results:

Sheet Printer Settings

When printing:

Calibration

Thermal Printers

Before production:

1. Print test labels
2. Check alignment
3. Adjust darkness
4. Verify barcode scanning

Sheet Printers

Initial setup:

1. Print on plain paper first
2. Compare with label sheet
3. Adjust margins if needed
4. Test on actual labels

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Printer-Specific

Zebra Printers

• Use ZPL mode for best results
• Calibrate gap sensor
• Set correct media type

Brother Printers

• Use label mode
• Configure continuous or die-cut
• Set appropriate margins

Office Printers

• Disable page scaling
• Use PDF print settings
• Match paper tray to size