QL-500A

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting
  • Date: 09/11/2018
  • ID: faqp00100410_000

Creating a label with GIMP (Linux)

To create a label with GIMP, do the following procedure.

  1. Open a new file with an image size that suits the label.
  2. Edit the image.
  3. Open the print menu and set the following configuration for your printer.
    "Image Settings" Tab -> "Adjust Page Size and Orientation"

    Media length for continuous tape is about 100mm.

    Use the paper tool command to add a custom media size longer/shorter than 100mm.
    For more information, see "Adding a custom media size for continuous tape (Linux)".

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