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Keep text objects or copy a minimum of 1/8" away from the edge of the label

Most printers on the market may experience "paper-shifting," which can cause label sheets to move around in printer trays. This will cause some designs to be printed slightly off-cue, like in the photo below. Fortunately, there are a few easy guidelines that you can follow to minimize the chance of this problem affecting your prints.

If you notice your printer is causing sheets to move around in the printer tray, we recommend keeping a space of approximately 1/8" between any copy, text, or objects and the edge of the label in your designs, as shown in the examples below:

Also, to minimize the possibility of "paper-shifting," ensure that your label sheets are properly loaded into the printer. To do this, confirm that all sheets are tightly squared and level, both lengthwise and across, as illustrated below:

If your design contains any outer-edge borders, read the next tip about how to properly implement the use of "bleed" in your designs to help eliminate the effects of "paper-shifting."