Custom stickers have a minimum order quantity of 100 stickers.
For custom color labels and custom shape/size labels, a minimum order quantity does apply. The minimum is 100 sheets, ~20 rolls (1" cores), or ~12 rolls (3" cores). The exact roll quantity will depend on a number of factors related to the manufacturing process.
Please call customer service at 1-888-575-2235 if you have any questions.
*Our professional-grade printers can print in CMYK mode only. Any files submitted in RGB will be converted to CMYK before printing which may result in minor color variations. If exact colors are required, physical proofs of your artwork are available. Uncut proofs are $4.95 and proofs with die cuts are $14.95 plus shipping.
Immediately after you upload your file, our system checks your artwork resolution. If the resolution is detected as too low, you'll receive a notification. You can choose to continue with the current artwork or upload a new image (recommended).
To scale your artwork, check the "Lock Aspect Ratio" box in the left-hand column of the "Place Your Artwork" page. This will make it so that the vertical and horizontal measurements increase or decrease together keeping your image proportional.
To stretch your artwork, uncheck the "Lock Aspect Ratio" box in the left-hand column of the "Place Your Artwork" page. This will allow you to stretch your image either vertically or horizontally, independent of the other.
These gray lines are only displayed to show you exactly how your artwork will fit within the confines of the label. Don't worry, they won't appear on your printed label sheets.
Our custom printing experts review each piece of submitted artwork prior to production for obvious concerns associated with placement, bleed, and resolution. If we discover any issues with your submitted artwork, we'll contact you immediately with details and suggested actions to avoid delays on your order.
Bleed is an industry term that refers to the process of extending your design 1/8" (0.125”) past the outline of your label. This “bleed zone” is a buffer that ensures your design prints to the edge of the label, even if printer shifting occurs. You should fill this section with background colors or imagery only, not critical design elements, as it may not make it onto your label. You can turn on bleed guidelines in Maestro Label Designer or see them automatically enabled in the Custom Printed Label tool.
The term "die cut" is used to describe the process of cutting shapes from paper and other materials. This process works a lot like a cookie cutter – we place a die cutter on our machines and run it over uncut label paper. The resulting labels have shapes cut into them that correspond to the shape of the die.
This means that the die line is the physical border of your label. You should design your label with the assumption that nothing outside the die line will print or remain on the label once it's peeled up from the liner. If you want your design to go all the way to the edges of your label (as opposed to it having a white border), consider adding a bleed.
The easiest way to achieve true black print is by using "plain black" or 100% black ink. The color combination is: 0 Cyan (C), 0 Magenta (M), 0 Yellow (Y), 100 Black (K).
You can also create a "rich black" by utilizing the other ink colors. There are a variety of possible ink combinations, but the most common "rich black" is: 63 Cyan (C), 52 Magenta (M), 51 Yellow (Y), 100 Black (K).
We offer sample packs, digital proofs, and physical proof for custom printed sheets.
Our pre-printed sample packs are available free of charge. You can choose from a limited number of materials with stock artwork. These are only to showcase the quality that we're capable of producing. Request a sample of our custom printed labels.
Physical proofs of your artwork are available on cut and uncut sheets. Cut sheet proofs are $14.95 + shipping and include your design on the configuration and material of your choice. Uncut sheet proofs are $4.95 and include your design on a full sheet label of your desired material with the label diecuts outlined in gray. To purchase either proof option, please call us at 1-888-575-2235.
At this time, physical proofs and samples are not available for custom printed rolls and stickers.
Digital proofs of submitted artwork are provided with every custom printed order. If you need another copy of your digital proof, please call customer service at 1-888-575-2235.
We typically produce custom printed label orders within 2-3 business days. Custom stickers are produced between 5-7 business days. Shipping time usually takes an additional 1-5 business days depending on your location and the method of shipping that you select.
If you're working within a tight timeline, call our customer service team at 1-888-575-2235 and let them know. We will make every effort to meet your deadline.
Rather than issue exchanges, we offer a money back guarantee on all of our products. We will issue a credit for any returned product and bill for any new product being shipped out.
At your convenience, place a new order for your desired product. You'll be billed for the new product and credited for the returned product when it arrives back at our facility. These will be handled as separate transactions.
While we don't provide custom design services at this time, our Maestro Label Designer program is an excellent tool for creating high-quality designs from scratch. The program is user-friendly and doesn't require previous design experience.
Yes. In Maestro Label Designer, click "Print" from the navigation in the top left. In the dialog box that appears, choose the option for "Printing by OnlineLabels.com." On the subsequent screen, choose a material, color option, and quantity. After clicking "Next," you'll see a preview of the label and some tips before continuing. Select "Approve Design and Add to Cart" when you're ready to proceed.
It isn't recommended. If you run the label sheet through a printer more than once, it's more likely to curl or peel up, transfer toner from the original print onto your fuser, or cause the printed design to smudge.
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Safe margin is an industry term that refers to the section 1/8" (0.125") between the center of your label and the label outline. This “safe zone” is a buffer that ensures the critical elements of your design are included on your printed label, even if printer shifting occurs. You should leave text, important graphics, and logos out of this section whenever possible. You can turn on safe zone guidelines in Maestro Label Designer to use this feature when designing.
Non-printable margin is an industry term that refers to the unprintable edges around your label sheet. Every printer on the market today has a fixed, maximum printable area. The area between the edge of the sheet and this fixed boundary is the non-printable margin.
We recommend adding extra length to your canvas dimensions to account for the bleed and safe margins. This ensures there won’t be a white border around your design once printed. To do this, go to "Create a design" > "Custom size," and enter your dimensions. For custom printed sheets, add a bleed of 0.125" (0.3175 cm or 12 px) on all sides, making sure there's a safe margin of 0.125" between the design elements and the edge of the label. This will result in 0.25" increase to both the height and width of your custom size. For custom printed rolls, add a bleed of 0.0625" (0.15875 cm or 6 px) to all sides, also allowing for a 0.0625" safe margin, to increase the width and height by 0.125".
Once you’re finished designing, save the file as a PDF Print. When submitting your artwork to us, let us know the finished label size (dimension of your label not including the bleed area). If you’ve already created your canvas and completed your design, you will need Canva Pro to resize your canvas. If you don’t have Canva Pro, try this secondary method:
Turn your margins on by going to "File" > "Show margins." This is your safety area so make sure all of your text and important elements are within this line. Next, add a bleed by going to "File" > "Show print bleed." Save as a PDF print and check the box for "Crop marks and bleed," then download and submit to us.
When uploading your custom sticker artwork, you'll notice an area around your design called "unprinted area." This is the part of your sticker that will remain blank. Make sure the entire sticker design, including the unprinted area, falls within the dieline. This blank area will fill in the rest of the space on your sticker when printing on a rectangle, circle, or oval.
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