Print KitPrinting labels, cards and posters well
Most print problems are settings, not printers. A test page saves a sheet of stickers.
Settings that matter
- Paper size: A4 unless you buy something else.
- Scale: 100 percent, never "fit to page".
- Margins: default or none, and be consistent.
- Quality: normal is enough for text; use high for barcodes and photos.
- Background graphics: turn on if your colours do not print.
Always print a test
Print on plain paper, hold it over the real sheet against a window, and check that the borders line up. Then print on the sticker sheet or card.
Barcodes
Print them black on white, not in colour or grey, with a blank space on both sides. Do not shrink them: a small barcode that scans badly costs more than the paper you save. Test-scan after printing.
Home printer or print shop?
| Need | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Ten cards or one sheet of labels | Home printer |
| Hundreds of cards, glossy finish, cut to size | Print shop |
| Large poster | Print shop (the A4 file scales up) |
| Cards that must last | Print on thick card and laminate |
Cutting and finishing
Use a steel ruler and a sharp cutter over a mat, not scissors. Laminate cards with pouches for strength, and round the corners for a neat finish.
Common questions
Why are my colours different from the screen?
Screens and printers use different colour methods. A test print shows the real colour, and a print shop can match it better.
Can I print from my phone?
Yes, if the printer supports it. Otherwise save the file and print from a computer.
Keep going
Everything on this site is made in your browser: nothing you type or upload is sent to us. Barcodes are made by this page's own code: print one sheet and test-scan a few before you print many. Example names, prices and numbers are made up. No tax, numbering-body or legal rule is stated here. Checked 14 November 2026.