Inkjet/Bubble Jet Printers

• Use the Manual Feed tray on your laser printer.
• Use only OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) toner. Our testing has shown that after market toner can produce less than desirable results. Some after market toner can even ruin the printing drum on your printer.

• Having trouble deciging which end of the page is the top? Just remember that MOST YourWineDesign labels have a 3/4" lead on the page. That is the end that goes into the printer, this is especially helpful when printing plain labels.
• Having smudging problems? Spray the printed labels with a thin coat of acrylic lacquer. Lay the labels flat and spray lightly.
• If black text looks blocky and grey, try making the text dark Magenta or Maroon colour.
• Fonts that are light (thinner) in nature will print better than heavy (thicker) fonts.
• Vertical and Horizontal text on the same page is possible. If your program doesnt allow for this option, two separate overprint runs is an easy way to achieve this effect.
• We always suggest that you print a test sheet on plain paper and hold it up to your label sheet BEFORE printing your labels. This allows you to check that you are satisfied with positioning of your text, artwork, etc. You should then only print ONE label sheet to confirm again that you are happy with the results.
  

• If using other word processing or graphics programs to print YourWineDesign.com labels use the following guidelines. This is a general guideline, every program is different.
  • Set the margins to fit the label sheet.
  • Create columns to give you 2 equal sections to your page.
  • Add your text where you think you it should go.
  • Print your document out on a sheet of plain paper, then hold it up to the label sheet and see how close you are. Make adjustments until you are satisfied with the results.
  • Print one label sheet as a test.
  • If everything is satisfactory print your labels.

• Make sure that all of the bottles are clean, dry and room temperature.
• Peel the labels off the sheet slowly so that you dont rip them.
• Aligning the labels can be tricky. Use a Bottle Holder for applying labels, lay your bottle on a cloth, or another option is to hold the bottle between your legs while sitting. You are trying to keep the bottle steady as you apply the label.
• Smooth the label on from the centre, first vertically, then to each side. You will find that this tip will keep your label straight.
• Our labels can be repositioned, but only if done immediatley!
• Leave the bottles at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours before refrigeration. This gives the adhesive time to set properly.
• Do not store your bottles in a humid place.
• To Remove labels from your bottles, just fill them with hot water and leave them for a couple of minutes. Then slowly peel the label off.
• Even 5 minutes soaking in hot water can be too long and make it difficult to remove the label.
• *Please note that a label that has been left on a bottle for an extended period of time  may leave an adhesive residue when you remove the label.