How to Print a PDF at Actual Size (100%) for Labels

LabelSheet creates the PDF at the exact paper size of your label sheet. To keep every label in place, the printer must print it without scaling. Here’s where to find the setting.

Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge

1. Open the PDF and press Ctrl+P (⌘P on Mac).
2. Click More settings.
3. Set Scale to Default or Custom: 100 — not “Fit to page”.
4. Set Paper size to match your sheet (Letter or A4).
5. Margins: Default or None — both keep the PDF at 100%.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

1. File → Print.
2. Under Page Sizing & Handling choose Actual size.
3. Untick Choose paper source by PDF page size if the printer pulls from the wrong tray.

macOS Preview

1. File → Print, then Show Details.
2. Set Scale to 100% (not “Scale to Fit”).
3. Check Paper Size.

iPhone, iPad and Android

Mobile print dialogs often scale automatically. If your printer’s app has a “Actual size” or “100%” option, use it; otherwise print from a computer for best results.

Printer driver settings

Some drivers have their own Fit to page, Borderless or Poster settings that override the app. Turn these off. Borderless printing enlarges the page slightly — always disable it for labels.

Check it

Print LabelSheet’s Test page once on plain paper and measure the 100 mm ruler. If it’s exactly 100 mm, you’re printing at actual size. Still off? See labels not lining up.