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Fix Avery 5436 Labels Printing with Oversized Font in Word
Question details
The user needs to stop text from printing at an enlarged size when printing on 4-by-6-inch Avery 5436 labels.
- Product
- Word Processing Software / Printer
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Printing a 4x6 custom label document where the printer driver lacks a dedicated paper-size option for these dimensions.
- Observed behavior
- The word processor or the printer automatically scales and enlarges the text, ignoring the intended design dimensions.
Before modifying your settings, cut a piece of plain standard paper to exactly 4 by 6 inches to use for test prints, saving your actual Avery label sheets from being wasted.
Adjust Paper Size and Print Scaling in Word
Manually match the document dimensions to your label sheet and disable automatic print scaling to prevent the font from enlarging.
Often, oversized printing occurs because there is a mismatch between the document's page size and the paper size the printer is expecting. By explicitly setting the dimensions and turning off scaling, you force the printer to print the text exactly as it appears on screen.
Navigate to the Layout tab, click on Size, and select 'More Paper Sizes'. Enter exactly 4 inches for the width and 6 inches for the height. If your printer struggles with custom sizes, select 'A6' if it is available.
Press Ctrl + P to open the Print dialog box. Review the printer properties to ensure the printer tray is also expecting a 4x6 or A6 sheet.
In the print settings dropdown menus, locate 'Page Scaling' or 'Scale to Paper Size'. Change this setting to 'None', 'Actual Size', or 'No Scaling'.
Load your pre-cut plain 4x6 paper into the printer and click Print to verify the font size is accurate before using your label stock.
Use Dedicated Avery Design & Print Software
Bypass word processor scaling issues completely by using Avery's native software designed specifically for their templates.
Update Your Printer Driver
Install the latest printer driver to ensure full support for standard and custom paper sizes like A6 and 4x6 inches.
How to Print Custom Sized Labels in WPS Writer
WPS Writer offers precise page layout tools and full compatibility with Microsoft Word label templates, allowing you to easily configure custom paper sizes like 4x6 inches without unwanted text scaling.
- 1. Open Template: Open your Avery label template or start a new blank document in WPS Writer.
- 2. Set Paper Size: Navigate to the 'Page Layout' tab, click 'Size', choose 'More Paper Sizes', and input 4" width and 6" height.
- 3. Open Print Menu: Click the Menu icon and select 'Print', or press Ctrl + P on your keyboard.
- 4. Configure Print Scaling: In the Print dialog, ensure the Zoom settings specify '1 Page Per Sheet' and no automatic scaling is applied, then click 'OK' to print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my printer enlarge fonts when printing custom labels?
This happens when the printer receives a document formatted for a 4x6 custom size but the printer tray is expecting standard Letter or A4 paper. To compensate, the software or driver attempts to 'scale to fit' the larger page, which stretches and enlarges your text.
What should I do if my printer driver does not have a 4x6 paper option?
If 4x6 is missing, check if 'A6' is available, as it is very close in size. Alternatively, update your printer drivers from the manufacturer's website. If the issue persists, saving your document as a PDF and printing at 'Actual Size' often bypasses driver limitations.
How can I test my label printing without wasting label sheets?
Cut standard printer paper down to the exact dimensions of your label sheet (e.g., 4 by 6 inches). Run this plain paper through your printer first. You can then place the printed plain paper over your unprinted label sheet and hold them up to the light to check alignment and font size.
