How do I change the label size settings for my Sato printer?

This article will apply to you if your Sato printer:

• takes up less than the whole label.
• prints out an extra blank label.
• prints out over two labels.

Steps

Before performing the steps below, you will need to know the width and height of your labels first. You can gather the measurements using a ruler or tape measure.

For Windows 11

1. Click on the Windows start button.

2. Type Printers & Scanners. Select the item that appears in the search results.

3. Select your Sato printer from the list and click on it.

4. Click [Printer properties].

5. In the General tab, click [Preferences...].

6. Under Media Settings, enter in the width and height of your labels. Note that Mainfreight labels are 101 mm (width) by 149 mm (height).

7. Click [OK] to apply the new changes.

For Windows 10

1. Click on the Windows start button.

 

 

2. Type Printers & Scanners. Select the item which appears in the search results.

 

 

3. Select your Sato printer from the list and click [Manage].

 

 

4. Click [Printing preferences].

 

 

5. Under Media Settings, enter in the width and height of your labels. Note that Mainfreight labels are 101 mm (width) by 149 mm (height).

 

6. Click [OK] to apply the new changes.

 

For Windows 8.1

1. Click on the Windows start button.

 

 

2. Type Devices and Printers. Select the item which appears in the search results.

 

3. Right click on your Sato printer and then click [Printer properties].

 

4. In the General tab, click [Preferences...].

 

5. Under Media Settings, enter in the width and height of your labels. Note that Mainfreight labels are 101 mm (width) by 149 mm (height).

 

6. Click [OK] to apply the new changes.

Additional Steps

You may also need to change the label size settings for your Sato printer in the Printing Defaults section.

1. Click [Printer Properties].

2. Click [Advanced].

3. Click [Printing Defaults...].

4. Under Media Settings, enter in the width and height of your labels. Note that Mainfreight labels are 101 mm (width) by 149 mm (height).

5. Click [OK] to apply the new changes.

6. Click [OK] again to complete the process.

Last Updated: November 1, 2023