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hristianm15284498
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September 23, 2017
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Illustrator printing problem ?

  • September 23, 2017
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Okay, so I will try to explain my problem as best as I can. So I've got a sheet of paper that is 14.72 cm x 21 cm with rows. I created a document in Illustrator with exactly same dimensions 14.72 x 21 cm and I aligned the rows and typed the word "Hello" on the first row in the illustrator file and when I printed it the word was in a completely different position from where it was supposed to be (in the middle) what did I do wrong ? I made them both the same size and aligned everything ?

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Participating Frequently
September 23, 2017

Check the Placement to see if it is aligned correctly, you should notice in the preview area to the left how the image adjusts based on the registration point. Here are two different registration points, note the preview.

You may also want to check to see what the Scaling dropdown options affect the placement on the paper.

If you are printing labels by any chance, templates for Illustrator are usually available on their website. I know Avery has them.

hristianm15284498
Participating Frequently
September 23, 2017

The red circle is where it was supposed to be printed the green one is where it had printed.

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Monika Gause
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Community Expert
September 23, 2017

You only need to post this once.

So the printing preview showed it correctly, but then it printed wrong?

Monika Gause
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 23, 2017

Please define "completely different".

Most printers need some kind of edge around the paper where they can't print.

How is everything set up in the print dialog?

hristianm15284498
Participating Frequently
September 23, 2017

The red circle is where it was supposed to be printed the green one is where it had printed.

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