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Avery 5164 / 8164 test print

A quick calibration sheet to check printer alignment before you waste label stock on misaligned prints.

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Print on Avery 5164 / 8164, 3-1/3 x 4 inch labels

Avery 5164 test print

Print this test sheet to verify alignment before using label stock.

Before you print

Set your printer to Actual Size / 100% scaling. Uncheck Fit to Page. Print on plain paper first, then hold it behind an Avery 5164 / 8164 sheet to check alignment.

What good alignment looks like

When printed at Actual Size / 100% on plain paper, the dashed outlines should fall exactly where the Avery 5164 labels sit. Hold the printout behind a label sheet — the outlines should match the label positions to within 1/16 inch.

What to do if it is shifted

Check your scaling: Make sure the print dialog says 100% or Actual Size, not Fit to Page or Shrink Oversized Pages.
Check the paper size: US Letter is 8.5 x 11 inches. A4 will cause offset.
Different tray, different alignment: Some printers shift content based on the paper tray. Try the manual feed slot if available.
Print driver settings: Some printer drivers apply auto-scaling by default. Look for a scaling option and set it to None or 100%.

About Avery 5164 / 8164

Avery 5164 (white) and 8164 (matte) are 6-up label sheets: 2 columns by 3 rows. Each label measures 3-1/3 x 4 inches. They are a solid choice for moving box labels — big enough to read, small enough to get six per page.

Go to Moving Box Label Generator Avery 5164 guide

Printer settings

Use Actual Size / 100% scaling. Turn off Fit to Page.
Test on plain paper first before using label stock.
If your printer has a Labels / Heavyweight paper option, enable it.
Do not use Fit to Page for Avery sheets — it will misalign the grid.
This print is designed for Avery 5164 / 8164 sheets.
Browser print dialogs vary because printers are tiny chaos machines.

Printer sanity checklist

Set print dialog to Actual Size / 100%. Turn off Fit to Page.
Test on plain paper first before using label stock or cardstock.
This print is designed for Avery 5164 / 8164 label stock.
If your printer has a Labels / Heavyweight paper option, enable it.
Check top and side alignment before printing on expensive sheets.

Frequently asked questions

Does this upload my data?

No. The test sheet is generated entirely in your browser. No data is sent anywhere.

What is Avery 5164 / 8164?

Avery 5164 (white) and 8164 (matte) are 6-up label sheets with 2 columns and 3 rows. Each label measures 4 x 3.333 inches. This test page matches that grid.

Why do I need to print at Actual Size / 100%?

Browser print dialogs often default to Fit to Page, which scales the content. For Avery label sheets, the grid must print at exact size. Always select Actual Size or 100% in your print dialog.

Why test on plain paper first?

Print the test sheet on plain paper, then hold it behind an Avery 5164 sheet. The outlines should align with the label positions. This catches alignment issues before you waste label stock.

What if the test sheet does not align?

Check that your print dialog is set to 100% or Actual Size. Verify the paper size is US Letter (8.5 x 11 in). Some printer trays shift alignment, so try the manual feed slot if available.

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