Re: [libreoffice-users] Label Printing, how to add label template?

On 1/07/11 9:22 AM, Ross Bernheim wrote:
> On Jun 29, 2011, at 6:26 PM, Steve Edmonds wrote:
>
> > On 2011-06-30 11:07, planas wrote:
> > > Ross
> > >
> > > On Wed, 2011-06-29 at 15:35 -0700, Ross Bernheim wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > > I am running Libreoffice 3.3.2.2 on a Mac.
> > > >
> > > > I can export data to a Libreoffice spreadsheet and from there to a database table in Libreoffice.
> > > > When i then go to file-new-labels. It will let me put in the database, table and database fields.
> > > >
> > > > Problem is that the format section will not let me select the right label.
> > > >
> > > > I want to use Avery A5444 labels. I downloaded the template for the labels from Avery's
> > > > web site. My printer is an old NEC SuperScript 870 which runs an emulation of an HP series
> > > > 2 laserjet. It always prints to the left edge of the paper tray. The labels feed in the center. Yep,
> > > > problem.
> > > >
> > > > I opened the Avery template and did a save as a Liberoffice document and edited the paper size
> > > > to 8.5 inches wide and set the left margin at 2.25 inches which centers the label correctly for 
> > > > printing.
> > > > I checked by entering some test text in the document and printing.
> > > >
> > > > I then saved the document, after deleting the test text, as a Libreoffice template.
> > > >
> > > > The template does not show up as a selection in the format section of the labels dialog.
> > > >
> > > > How do I get my modified template to show up and be usable?
> > > >
> > > > Thank you for any assistance you can provide.
> > > >
> > > > Ross
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Ross Bernheim
> > > > ross@evactron.com
> > > Try opening a new document from a template. I am not sure on a Mac the
> > > path. When open one of my personal templates I have to open a folder
> > > called my templates. I believe you will have something similar.
> > >
> > > I use Linux primarily.
> > Hi.
> > I just tried the following in writer but not sure if it is what you want.
> > I went File>New>Labels.
> > Then I set the parameters of my label and clicked "Save" and saved as
> > Brand = Steve, Type = Label1
> > I could then use my own designed label as a New label. May be you will
> > need to create the label format this way instead of a template from
> > their site.
> > steve
> I was hoping that I could use the Avery template that I modified. But it looks like your
> suggestion might be easier at this point. It does mean that each time I want to use a
> different label that is not one of the few pre-defined ones in Libreoffice, I must go through
> this each time to "create" the new label.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Ross
I couldn't find the Avery A5444 label spec. What size are these, are 
they singles or (I assume not) continuous.
steve

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