You may need to configure your printer settings for YARrrr labels to print correctly
Pirate Ship is a web app that works on any computer or device, including Windows... but you may need to configure your computer's printer settings to get it looking right. Here's how.
Using a regular desktop printer?
Guide for Desktop Printers: If you're using a normal inkjet or laser printer that prints on 8.5x11" letter-sized paper, this guide is the one for you:
Using a 2x7" thermal label printer?
Guide for 2x7" Label Printers: If you've got a small label printer like a Dymo 450 or Brother QL-800, this guide is the one for you:
You Can't Print 2x7" UPS Labels: One thing to keep in mind is that you can only print USPS labels in the 2x7" sizes, since UPS labels on Pirate Ship only come in the standard 4x6" size 😅
If you have 2x7" selected in your General Settings, UPS services won't show up when you create your label and click the green "Get Rates" button.
Using a 4x6" thermal label printer?
Guide for 4x6" Label Printers: If you're using a 4x6" label printer, such as a Zebra, Dymo 4XL, or Rollo, this guide is the one for you:
Need help configuring your Zebra label printer?
Configure a Zebra Printer: Zebra printers have default settings that can make your labels look fuzzy or have bad quality 🙈 This guide shows you how to fix that:
Need some help? Hoist the flag and let us know!
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