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I have a laser printer, a Samsung CLP-415NW. The quality is perfect on regular plater, but once I try to print on labels, it looks like the picture. The printing is not so great.

This especially happens to big labels, like DIN-A5 labels (2x on DIN-A4). Is this just the way it is, or do I just have to purchase different kinds of labels in order to print on them with good quality and without damaging the printer?

Does this even damage the printer? Or should I simply not care and print anyway? The quality only has to be good enough so my postal labels are recognized by scanners.

  • Top: Printed on a label.
  • Bottom: Printed on paper.

example

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Labels are usually a lot thicker and heavier than bond paper. That means the printer will need to apply more heat to fuse the toner properly. To accommodate this, most printers let you select different paper types.

The CLP-415NW data sheet lists the following paper types: Plain, Thin, Thick, Cardstock, Hole Punched, Transparency, Preprinted, Letterhead, Recycled, Archive, Bond, Label, Envelope, Cotton, Colored, Glossy, Thicker Paper.

If you are printing using a driver (e.g. Windows) then you can select the type in printer properties.

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