Step 2: Set the Page Size

This step defines how the page size is selected. When using a thermal printer, it is recommended to set the size automatically. Manual selection proves to be useful if you know the exact stock code or label format.

1. Select print media.

   • Print on a roll of labels option prints on the installed roll of labels. Page size for thermal printers is detected automatically.

     Note

     If a thermal printer is selected in the preceding Select the Printer wizard step, this option is enabled by default.

   • Print on a sheet of paper option prints labels on sheets of paper. It lets you manually define the label page size to fit the printer.

     With this option selected, additional settings appear:

     • Unit of measure: defines the unit of measure to be used while designing the label.

     • Paper: defines the label page Width and Height.

     Note

     If a regular home/office printer is selected in the preceding Select Printer wizard step, Page size is enabled by default.

2. Select stock.

   Load settings from a predefined stock option sets the page to be defined by the selected stock type.

   With this option selected, additional settings appear:

   • Stock: defines which stock type should be used when designing and printing the newly created label. Stock types are usually associated with printer vendors or stationery suppliers. Select the exact stock from the dropdown menu.

     Note

     If the selected stock is not compatible with printer, a warning appears. Label designing and printing is disabled.

   • Stock information: displays the selected stock's properties.