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How to Fix Avery 5408 Postcard Template Printing Cut Off

Algirdas Jasaitis Oct 1, 2026 868 views

Question details

The user needs to resolve an issue where an Avery 5408 template designed for 24 labels only prints 15 labels, cutting off the right column and bottom row.

How to Fix Avery 5408 Postcard Template Printing Only 15 of 24 Labels

Product: Word Processor / Printer
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Printing custom labels or postcards on a 4x6 inch Avery 5408 template sheet.
Observed behavior: The word processor or printer incorrectly treats the page layout as 3 by 5 inches instead of the required 4 by 6 inches, resulting in missing columns and rows during printing.

Before you start

Ensure you have the exact dimensions of your label paper (Avery 5408 is 4 by 6 inches) and load a few sheets of standard blank paper into your printer for testing to avoid wasting expensive label stock.

Solution 1Recommended

Adjust Document and Printer Paper Size to 4x6 Inches

Mismatched document and printer settings cause the software to crop the margins. Aligning both sizes ensures the full template prints.

The Avery 5408 format relies on a specific 4 by 6 inch physical canvas. If either your word processor or the system print driver defaults to a smaller index card size like 3 by 5 inches, the software will truncate the outer boundaries of your template.

Verify Page Layout Size

Navigate to the 'Layout' or 'Page Layout' tab in your document. Click on 'Size' and ensure '4 x 6 in' is selected. If it is not listed, choose 'More Paper Sizes' and manually input 4 inches for width and 6 inches for height.

Access Label Options

Go to the 'Mailings' tab, click 'Labels', and open 'Options'. Verify that the label vendor is set to Avery US Letter and the product number is exactly 5408.

Configure Printer Properties

Press 'Ctrl + P' to open the Print dialog, then click on 'Printer Properties' or 'Preferences'. Locate the 'Paper Size' or 'Media Size' dropdown and explicitly set it to 4x6 inches.

Disable Scaling

Ensure that settings like 'Scale to Fit' or 'Fit to Page' in the print dialog are unchecked or set to 100% so the printer does not artificially shrink the layout.

Adjust Document and Printer Paper Size to 4x6 Inches

Run a Test Print: Print your template onto a standard blank sheet of paper cut to 4x6 inches. Place it over your Avery label sheet and hold it up to a light source to confirm the alignment is perfect before printing on the actual labels.

Solution 2

Identify and Remove Hidden Frames

Sometimes an invisible address frame or leftover object from a previous template covers the printable area, causing parts of the document to appear blank.

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Print Avery Labels Flawlessly with WPS Office

WPS Writer offers robust support for standardized Avery templates and precise page dimension controls, making it effortless to design, format, and print labels without annoying margin cut-offs or sizing errors.

1. Select Your Template: Open WPS Writer, navigate to the 'References' or 'Mailings' tab, and click 'Labels'. In the Options menu, choose the Avery vendor and select the 5408 template.
2. Populate Label Data: Type your content into the address box or use Mail Merge to import contacts, then click 'New Document' to generate the 24-label grid.
3. Print Without Errors: Go to Menu > Print. Click on 'Printer Properties' to confirm the paper size is correctly set to 4x6 inches, then proceed to print perfectly aligned labels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Avery 5408 template print slightly out of alignment?

This is almost always caused by printer scaling. When the print dialog opens, ensure that 'Scale to paper size' is set to 'No Scaling' or 100%. Do not use 'Fit to Page', as it shrinks the template margins and throws off the label grid.

Does the Avery 5408 template work with standard desktop printers?

Yes, provided your printer supports 4x6 inch paper dimensions. You must adjust your printer's manual feed tray guides to hold the smaller 4x6 sheet snugly to prevent it from feeding at an angle.

How can I test my labels without wasting Avery sheets?

Cut standard printer paper into 4x6 inch rectangles. Print your document on these test sheets, then place the test sheet over your actual Avery label stock. Hold both up to a bright window or lamp to verify the printed text aligns with the label borders.

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