label is printing with the left side margin cut off

[1995camrich]

My eBay labels used to print with enough of a margin all around the text so I could easily tape the label to the package without taping over the bar code. Recently it started printing the label in the upper left corner of the page with a left margin of 1/16th of an inch - not enough room for secure taping. Any suggestions as to what I can do to get it to print with a normal sized margin?  I have tried changing my printer settings but nothing works.

[wastingtime101]

Check your browser settings and make sure PDF files are opening with Adobe and not your browser's built in reader.

@rfmtm may have more tips if my above advice does not solve the issue for you @1995camrich .

[rfmtm]

If Wastingtime101's suggestion didn't work come back with the OS, browser, and printer model you are using.

Does the label look correct in the preview?

A screenshot of the preview page will also help to find the problem.

[bdmh-enterprises]

Don't know about your printing, but as long as it's clear there's no reason not to tape over the barcode. Personally I make sure to cover at least half of it so if the label gets wet and smears the BC will still be readable.

[buyselljack2016]

taping over the barcode is not an issue if using clear tape.

yes the "warning" is there not to do it, but the scanners are fully capable of scanning a barcode that is under clear tape. It's a non-issue.

Years and years ago USPS scanners would sometimes have an issue reading a label because of the reflection requiring another attempt at a different angel, but those are relics of the past. I expect other carrier equipment is also capable of reading the labels.

I have fully "clear taped" over thousands of bar codes.

[jaricha1103]

I appreciate all your answers and I'm sorry it's taken several days for me to reply. Life got in the way, as it tends to do sometimes.

I tried what you suggested and Icouldn't figure out how to check that. I know it's not rocket science but I am very technologically challenged.

I'm going to try rfmtm's suggestion.

[wastingtime101 · Accepted solution]

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@jaricha1103 wrote:

I tried what you suggested and Icouldn't figure out how to check that. I know it's not rocket science but I am very technologically challenged.

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It depends on your browser, but it will be in the browser settings/preferences. You can look it up. Go to Google and type in: how to open pdf files with adobe and not [browser name]

[1995camrich]

I decided the simplest is to do what you and buyselljack2016 offered up. I'll tape over the label not worrying about the bar code. I like easy! Thank you both.

[1995camrich]

I decided the simplest is to do what you and bdmh-enterprises offered up. I'll tape over the label not worrying about the bar code. I like easy! Thank you both.