Publisher should have a template or layout for Avery 2160 labels.

[DeniseinOC]

It would be helpful if Publisher 2003 had a page layout for Avery 2160
labels. None of the other label layouts are similar. (I haven't tried
creating a custom layout for it yet.)

 

[Chuck Davis]

It would be helpful if Publisher 2003 had a page layout for Avery 2160
labels. None of the other label layouts are similar. (I haven't tried
creating a custom layout for it yet.)

I know that Help and Read are four-letter words, but read what Publisher
2003 Help provided:
Quickly open a label publication that matches your Avery product
If you have a package of Avery labels with a specific product number,
you can quickly open a matching label publication by using the Page Setup
dialog box.

1.. On the File menu, click New to open a new publication.
2.. On the File menu, click Page Setup.
3.. Under Publication Type, select Label.
4.. Under Page Size, click the scroll arrows at the top or bottom of
the list box to locate the Avery product number that you want, and then
click the product number. The layout for that label is displayed in the
Preview area.
Notes

a.. If you drag the scroll box, you may scroll through the list
too quickly to see all of the available selections.
b.. The products are listed in ascending numerical order, and then
in alphanumeric order.
c.. Product numbers that begin with the letter "J" are designed
for ink jet printers. Product numbers that begin with the letter "L" are
designed for laser printers.
d.. If you don't see the number that you want in the list, check
the information that came with your Avery product. There may be other,
equivalent Avery product numbers available in Publisher. For example, to
print to Avery 8763, you can select Avery 5163 or 8163 in Publisher.

 

[JoAnn Paules [MSFT MVP]]

In this case there are labels that are the same size however these labels
are only 8 to a sheet, perforated across the middle.

If it were me, I'd design the label in Publisher and then copy and paste the
artwork into Word which *has* a template for that specific label. This is
assuming I *had* to use that size sheet in the first place.

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

Denise

DesignPro 5 Limited is a free Avery program that can handle ALL Avery
labels.. it is possible to create labels in the same way as Publisher..

http://www.avery.com/us/Main?action=software.AverySoftwareDetail&catalogcode=WEB01&softwarecode=3200

and it's FREE

 

[DeniseinOC]

I'm sorry, I should have stated my post more clearly. I've used Avery labels
in Word, Access, WordPerfect and other software for about ten years, so I
know the drill. I did go through Publisher Help before I posted. I've already
gone through steps 1-3 you listed below, but at step 4 I can't find an Avery
product (even under a similar product code) that comes close to the 2160.
Thanks anyway.

 

[Mary Sauer]

Avery 5160 is the same as 2160...

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

... except that 5160 is 30 labels per sheet and 2160 is 8 labels per sheet..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

 

[Mary Sauer]

Oh...

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

Mary

I have only ever seen Avery Minisheets on sale once.. and even then, I did
not take in the full implications of what I saw.. the designation '2160' is
something that you see in label printing programs but never quite know why..

I already knew that '5' is laser, and '8' is inkjet, but it took me a while
to find out what '2' was.. there are some things that Avery does not make
too easy..


--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

 

[Mary Sauer]

Avery doesn't supply a blank template either. If I knew the dimensions of the
mini-sheet maybe I could work out a template.

Would you happen to know anything about thermal inkjet printers? I know HP has these
and some of the reviews have been favorable. My color printer has gone to printer
heaven. I have a wonderful laser printer, but there are times color is necessary. I
understand color laser toner is very expensive.

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

Mary

Sorry to hear about your printers demise.. it is always a sad day.. HOWEVER,
you now have the chance to get an HP.. yay.. they are the best.. do not
listen to Epson, Lexmark and Canon users.. HP's rock..

I use a mid range HP 5150, and I think that JoAnn does too.. HP printer
cartridges seem expensive, but they are larger than most others and the
printers are extremely economical.. quality is excellent especially if good
quality paper is used.. the front feed has always been a plus point, and
cleaning the feed rollers is as easy as removing a rear panel.. also, each
time you get a new cartridge, you get a new print head.. configuration
software is easy to use and offers a plethora of settings..

It is just a question of setting the budget and buying what suits.. good
luck with whichever model you choose..

Re. the 2160 labels, there are 8 labels to a set, which I believe is
perforated after the 4th.. the labels themselves, as you so rightly pointed
out, are the same size as 5160/8160, but I have no idea what size the
overall sheet is, and I can't find out short of buying a pack..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

 

[Mary Sauer]

This is the printer I am considering
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1652169,00.asp
The cartridges are less expensive than the Epson and it can print tabloid paper. Got
to spend my money pretty soon, I certainly don't intend to have my kiddies fighting
over it. I have this penny pinching spouse, he clips coupons, buys store brands but
he never says a word when I go out and buy silly stuff like printers.

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

Mary

I am not sure that I believe what that mag says.. the mag suggests that
small business HP printers use larger than usual cartridges.. looking at the
HP site, it uses the same cartridges as the now discontinued mid range
5150.. one of them is lying, and I can't believe that the HP website would
be so inaccurate.. if a mag gets one item wrong, cynical old me suspects
every statement thereafter..

Re. jagged lines on photos, I have never noticed that.. I will admit to
being over 50 now, but my eyes are not that bad.. there is a photo cartridge
available, and the PC Mag test does not say which colour cartridge was used
for the photo test, the choices being standard colour 57 or the photo 58..

LOL.. your husband clips coupons?.. it is generally the female's job to do
that and then hold up the queue at the foodstore while expiry dates are
argued over.. rush out and buy the 'silly' printer while you can.. you will
not be disappointed..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

 

[Mary Sauer]

I sent my son the URL, he said he'd go halfies if I buy a color laser, have to think
that one over. My computer is over four years old now, I have an idea it will go
next. I did the smart thing and backed everything up.

 

[DeniseinOC]

Thank you all for your suggestions and help. To complicate matters, I
realized that the Avery 2160s I had were marked 1979 and might be a little
out-of-date. I went back to Word 2003 and looked at the 2160 template there,
but Word shows a strange halfsheet that doesn't match my old labels (I
recently upgraded to Office 2003). I think I'll start by buying new labels
and selling my old ones on eBay as antiques.

 

[JoAnn Paules [MSFT MVP]]

Buy the 5160 labels instead of the 2160s.

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

... or the 8160 if you have an inkjet printer..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

 

[DeniseinOC]

I love the 5160s and I've got a stockpile of them. I like the 2160s for
printing just one unique label but you're right, I could do that on the
5160s. I experimented yesterday and got my old 2160s to print via Word on my
new HP laserjet with a few adjustments. I hope it will print my Avery file
folder labels as well...

Buy the 5160 labels instead of the 2160s.

--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Thank you all for your suggestions and help. To complicate matters, I
realized that the Avery 2160s I had were marked 1979 and might be a little
out-of-date. I went back to Word 2003 and looked at the 2160 template
there,
but Word shows a strange halfsheet that doesn't match my old labels (I
recently upgraded to Office 2003). I think I'll start by buying new labels
and selling my old ones on eBay as antiques.