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When you design an item to print, you need to configure the template to match the size and positioning of the media that you are using and configure the appearance of the template. You can do this by configuring the settings in the Page Setup dialog and by creating a new page template.

In This Section

• Page Setup Dialog

  Use the Page Setup dialog to format your page to fit common stock types, place RFID and magnetic stripe icons on the page, edit page options, specify how many items are printed on a single page, configure the printing order, and so on.

• Creating a Page Template

  Create a page template to add elements such as headers, footers, or watermarks to your items or to create complex designs, such as packing slips, invoices, or pallet labels.

• Making Adjustments for Labels with Gaps

  Learn how to adjust label dimensions so that the labels and any spacing gaps fit correctly on the page.

• Designing Circular Items

  Learn how to design circular items on your template.

• Adding a Picture to the Template Background

  Learn how to add an embedded or linked picture to the background of your template.

• Adding a Color or Pattern to the Template Background

  Learn how to add a color, pattern, gradient, texture, or picture to the background of your template.

• Adding a Design Guide Image to the Template Background

  Learn how to add a design guide image to the background of your template. This image can make it easier to design your template and does not appear on printed items.