FedEx Label will not print at the right size... the heck?

[j_disciple]

So I use a Zebra 4"X6" printer. All USPS labels automatically size properly to a 4"x6" document. However, when I use FedEx, the thing slaps a 4"x6" label into an 8.5"x11" document, and gives no other options for the bounding box size.  It works just fine for USPS, so I'm confused. Obviously, this adds an immense amount of processing time to FedEx shipments, and is annoying.

What the heck do I do to get FedEx labels to use an appropriate document size? I've also added a sample JPG of a blurred label and how it is automatically sized to show what I mean:

A 4"x6" label in a document much too large for label printing

[j_disciple · Accepted solution]

The labels from Fedex now appropriately format as of early/mid 2019. The formatting is no longer an issue for printing directly to 4x6 labels and no longer needs a workaround.

[thrifting75]

Mine dont as of today.

[orpheuscomputing]

Just use "IrfanView" https://www.irfanview.com/ it's free.  I've been using it for over 20 years.  Just drag the label image to it: "File" > "Print" > "Print Size" > "Custom", then enter the size.  It may take a couple of test attempts to get the perfect print size and position for the label.  You'll also need to set the "Position" for the margins just under that area. Once you get all those set, it will always remember those settings.  Make a note of them, because you'll have to change them for UPS and USPS labels (if you also have trouble with those).

[orpheuscomputing]

(Frickin' ZERO "edit" time!!)  BTW to add: You'll also need to set the "Position" for the margins just under that area, (and you have to change that for each label's position on those large 8.5" x 11" sheets that usually have 4 or 2 per sheet).  That will make sure the printer prints perfectly on each of the smaller labels.

[kh-ornesh]

Hi everyone,

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Thanks.