How to print labels on Illustrator ?

[Guest]

Hello, I'd like to ask if printing labels is possible in Adobe Illustrator?

I have about 15 labels in size 105x37mm (one label).

I use print papers from Avery and Zweckform company, sometimes from other companies.

There are 16 labels on A4 paper (105x37mm).

1. I downloaded a pattern template for 16 label layouts (one with dimensions 105x37mm)

2. I used shortcuts:

CTRL + C

CTRL + P

CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + D

CTRL + D

3. Labels I have correctly deployed and exported as CMYK to a PDF file.

VIDEO How I do it - Imgur

!!! I've tried all this, it works. But it is too long and annoying !!!

QUESTION

I ask, is there a simple way?

For example, I create one label and give it - print and set the layout for the 105x37 template and schedule all 16 labels to me?

It works in Corel Draw, but I prefer to work with Adobe.

Thank you for your help and advice

This is papers which I use.

It is done by many companies producing them in different sizes.

The labels are glued - 16 pieces measuring 105x37mm

[Monika Gause]

You could set it up with the transform effect to make the duplicates of your design on the template.

[meganchi]

I agree with Monika.

Effect > Distort & Transform > Transform: N copies, Move Horizontal N distance. Then select the original object again and repeat for the vertical copies and move distance.

The appearance palette should show both effects applied to the original (click the effect link in the appearance palette to edit the effect).

Object > Expand appearance would be used to remove the live effect and have each object as a separate editable object.

Maybe even recording an action for this label size to use in the future, too?

[Guest]

Thank, you, is possible any video or images ? I dont understand.

I only uderstand - Effect > Distort & Transform > Transform

[Jacob Bugge]

r.g,

Megan may be away for a while (we are all the way round, at different times), hence this answer.

If you place the artwork correctly on the first label at the top left, the settings in Effect > Distort & Transform > Transform are 105 mm Horizontal Move with 1 Copies (copy) the first time you apply the effect, then Effect > Distort & Transform > Transform with 37 mm Vertictal Move and 7 Copies in the second one. When clicking Effect the second time, you can just click Transform in the dropdown and accept Apply New Effect (instead of going all the steps into it again).

[Jeff Witchel, ACI · Accepted solution]

Here's a video that should help:

http://www.jeffwitchel.net/2012/01/quick-set-up-a-page-of-labels-with-crop-marks/

[Guest]

Thank you, now i understand. But this is not exactly what I wanted, it's still a lengthy process.

I asked for the ctrl + p button to select the label template from the menu list when I open the label, and I will print and sort myself.

If you worked with CorelDraw, that's it.

There you create one label and you print and choose any template and it automatically.

I guess it's not here in Illustrator.

[Guest]

Its work but is still lengthy process. Can i ask what is shortcut key for this transform effect ?

[Guest]

Here is video how i make it with your tips - Imgur: The magic of the Internet

But i need shortcut for this transform effect, it will be better.

Thanks !

[Monika Gause]

r.g90  schrieb

Here is video how i make it with your tips - Imgur: The magic of the Internet

But i need shortcut for this transform effect, it will be better.

Make a graphic style for each kind of labels you use and save those in a library.

You could create shortcuts for those graphic styles via using actions.

Learn about graphic styles: Work with graphic styles in Illustrator

Learn about actions: Use actions to automate tasks in Illustrator

[Guest]

And what is key shortcut for this transfromation effect ?

I try find but nothing...

[Guest]

I have it, but a little complicated combination 🙂

ALT + SHIFT + CTRL + E

[Monika Gause]

r.g90  schrieb

I have it, but a little complicated combination 🙂

ALT + SHIFT + CTRL + E

That shortcut will repeat the last used effect.

After just launching Illustrator the shortcut is useless.

Please do just dive into the Help files.