How to Use Your Google Doc Label Template

Ready to customize and print your Spartan Industrial labels? We'll show you how to download your Google Doc template and adjust the settings to ensure your labels print accurately. Whether you're creating circle, square, or rectangle labels, these step-by-step instructions will help you get quality results every time.

How to Access Your Template

1. Navigate to your label size by clicking Label Templates in the navigation bar at the top of the page. 
2. Use the filters on the left to narrow your search by size, shape, or template code, then click the product tile that matches your labels. 
3. On the product page, click the Google Doc icon. The template will automatically open in a new browser tab.
4. Click Make a copy to save it to your Google Drive. If you're not signed in, log in to your Google account or create one — accounts are free to set up. While a Google account isn't required, it's recommended for easy access and storage in your Drive.
5. An editable copy of the template will open in your Google account.

How to Insert Text

1. Click the inside cell where you want to add text.
2. Type directly into the box.
3. Use the toolbar at the top to adjust your font style, size, and alignment.
4. Keep text within label boundaries to maintain accurate alignment when printing. 

How to Insert Images

1. Click inside the cell where you want your image to appear.
2. Click the image icon, then choose your source (Upload from your computer, Drive, or Photos). 
3. Once inserted, adjust, crop, and center your image as needed.
4. To fill the background with color, select a cell and go to Format > Table > Table Options > Color > Cell background color. To change the border color, choose Table border.

Tips:

• Adding large images or too much text may cause the row size to shift, affecting alignment. If this happens, reduce the image size or font size.
• These templates are best suited for text-based labels. Inserting multiple images can shift elements and cause misalignment. 

How to Print Your Labels

Follow these steps to print your labels accurately.

Step 1: Prepare the File and Adjust Print Settings

1. When your design is ready, go to File > Print.
2. In More Settings, set the scale to 100% (Actual Size).
3. Open the System Print dialog box and set the media type to Heavyweight Paper or Label Paper.
4. For PC users, installing or updating your printer driver can help improve alignment. Please see our How to Check and Update Your Print Driver article for detailed instructions. 

Step 2: Load Your Paper

1. Place your label sheets into the printer tray with the printable side facing the correct direction. If you're unsure which side prints, note which way you loaded the sheet and test print one label to confirm which side it prints on.
2. Make sure the sheets are loaded straight and not shifted, curled, or bent. How you load the paper can affect alignment.

Step 3: Print a Test Page

1. Always print a single test page before printing your labels in bulk. This ensures your design and alignment are correct before using additional sheets. A test page allows you to make adjustments if needed and prevents too many wasted labels or misaligned prints. 
2. If the design is slightly off, make small margin adjustments. For circle labels, extend your design to the full square to create a bleed. For square or rectangular labels, shift your design by tiny increments (0.1" or less) in the direction needed.
3. Reprint a test page and check the alignments. Please note our templates include a 2mm margin allowance. 
4. Once the alignment looks correct, print the full quantity of label sheets needed.

Create and Print Labels With Ease

By following these steps, you can customize, troubleshoot, and print Spartan Industrial Google Doc templates to achieve professional-quality results. If you need additional help with your templates or printing, please explore our support articles online.

Need further assistance? Contact us at customerservice@theshippingstore.com and we'll guide you through each step.