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.

 

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