Using Supply Layout Grids
A supply layout grid contains measurement markers. These
markers help you accurately position information on your label.
Decide whether you want to design formats using English, Metric,
or Dot measurements. Choose from the following grids:
NEnglish
The English grid, shown to the
right, is measured in 1/100
inches.
NMetric
The Metric grid is measured in
1/10 millimeters (mm).
NGraphic
The printer uses dots to print
images on a label. The
printhead has 203 dots per inch
(dpi) or an optional 300 dots per
inch printhead depending on
your printer.
Choose English or Metric units when designing formats to use
with different printers. English or Metric units allow more direct
use of formats on printers with different density printheads.
If you want to use supply layout grids, a copy of each is in
Appendix D, "Format Design Tools."
Supply Layout (dpi)
0.0
0.0 102 203 305 406 508 609 711 812853
508
406
305
203
102
609
711
812
914
1015
1117
1218
1624
1523
1421
1320
203 300
0.0
750
600
450
300
150
900
1050
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
2400
2250
2100
1950
0.0 150 300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200
203
300 1350 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100
1-8 Getting Started