How to print a label printer test page at actual size

Print a test page of known size at actual size, then measure it and scan its barcodes. Most label printers can also print their own self-test or configuration label; see the manufacturer's instructions. That checks the printer, while a PDF test page checks the whole route from the viewer and driver to the paper.

For the printer alone, use its own self-test, or the test page in your computer's printer settings where it offers one. To check that a label prints at the right size through your usual viewer and driver, print a PrintBench test PDF at actual size and measure it.

Not by itself. You download or open a PDF and use your normal viewer and printer driver. To print directly, choose Send to SmartFACT PrintStation: it opens PrintStation in a new tab with only the test sheet name, and PrintStation connects to your printer through a small connector app it helps you install. You can run a quick test without an account. PrintBench does not use ZPL or background printing.

You can check Code 128 with a suitable keyboard scanner. On a phone or tablet, the camera button reads the QR code; otherwise leave QR untested. A text match does not constitute a barcode verification grade.

No. These are fixed diagnostic fixtures. Use CardBench for simple 100 × 50 mm bin cards, or explore LabelRules for production labelling.

PrintBench checks the sheet you print, measure and scan on your own equipment; it does not certify a printer, driver or scanner. PrintBench itself does not connect to printers, inspect queues, calibrate hardware, grade barcodes, design custom labels or discover printer DPI. On a device with a camera, the camera button beside the scanner field reads the sheet's Code 128 and QR codes; a camera read shows the printed code can be read, and the keyboard scanner is checked by scanning with it. A session keeps up to five checks, with up to 50 scans in each. Its fixtures cannot check the size of CardBench's 100 × 50 mm cards. To send a test sheet straight to a printer, the optional Send to SmartFACT PrintStation link opens PrintStation in a new tab.

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