Label sizes

Labels can be generated in a variety of common sizes.

The label’s name in LDMS indicates information about its size, manufacturer, and use.

Figure: Example label name

There are three types of labels available:

Laser labels

For printing using a desktop printer with special 8.5-by-11-inch paper

Barcode labels

For printers specifically made for printing labels

Dot matrix labels

For use with dot matrix printers

For laser and dot matrix labels, the size of the label refers to the label itself, not the paper it will be printed on. These labels are generated in US letter size paper (8.5-by-11-inches), with the assumption that the user is using special label paper that can be pealed apart. Barcode labels, on the other hand, require special printers and label paper that are designed exclusively for printing labels.