How I design labels for the Munbyn Thermal Printer - Using paid and FREE software

[@FranciaOlivo-n1c]

Not sure if you have found out since this video is about a year old, but, you dont need to manually feed the labels to the front, the printer grabs it and pulls it to the front and like that, you dont "waste" those two labels. In short, you put the first label in the back of the printer, the printer pulls it, and voila! all done with no extra labels in the front :)

[@SoyandShea]

Yes, I did discover that after filming this. As it was a review, I was following the instructions they gave, and hopefully, they've changed the booklet

[@katiebunten2272]

Thank you 🎉I was so lost how to use my printer and get it to do what I want. Now I feel like I won’t throw it across the room. 😊

[@SoyandShea]

So pleased it helped. 😀

[@elianamckee]

Me too! I am so grateful!

[@angelapoplar9903]

I saved this to my messenger!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@sandrawallace6781]

This video was AWESOME! I was having such a problem figuring out how to do this. I used Canva for my circle labels and with your direction I was able to create perfect little labels. Thank you very much.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡 I'm so glad it helped

[@lucretiacarter5453]

What setting did you use for the round ones???

[@lynnoberdier5002]

I so appreciate your going through this printer. I am in the US and used to have a candle, soap, lip balm etc etc. business. Sold directly to health food stores.. under private label. Very long story. Would be nice to keep in touch once in a while. Have a good evening. Lynn

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@elianamckee]

I love these “how to” videos. There’s so much to learn before a launch! ❤

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I believe there is always something new to learn 😊

[@FreddyMcfly_dpr]

Man I tell you I launched and figuring out it was much more to learn every single day smh 🤦🏾‍♂️ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 it just a good thing that this always been my passion s on that’s make learning any thing that has to do with it fun and interesting for because it’s head ache but its a head ache that going to be worth in the next few years

[@bellabates4512]

After strugging to find the right printer your video encouraged me to buy the 300 dpi version! Thank you!

[@SoyandShea]

I've been so happy with mine. It's still going strong and it's used every day

[@nadinesoan897]

THANK YOU!!!! best munby how to video ever... Finally one that makes it so easy to do and use. Bravo!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 so happy it helps

[@Sooz3112]

Thank you. I appreciate it. I love the inner core tip 👌. I’m looking at this one and the classic one. I’m not sure if the only difference is the size or whether there’s extra features in the classic. I just need one to print postage labels and’ thank you’ stickers 🥰 x

[@SoyandShea]

I am pleased it helped. Here in Australia, I only see the one option available in several colours so I don't know what the difference is in the ones you see. The description should have it there. ❤

[@johnbrown7998]

Resolved my problem!! i was trying to use msword but it was cutting the labels off, tried paint with no joy but managed it with 3D Paint, ive saved as a PDF and now can print it first time every time. Thanks

[@SoyandShea]

Glad you've fixed it

[@shelmanguitar]

quick and useful for starting, really thank you ...

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@Lyseblake2360]

thanks a lot fot sharing! with your video, i have able to create and print my first personnalized label so quickly, i'ts stunning

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you! I am so pleased it has helped. You can make some great labels with this printer.

[@sophieroberts6501]

when i change my paper size to 2" x 2" my text goes really blurry. do you know how i can fix this?

[@SoyandShea]

You need to make sure you're creating your artwork to the size you actually want to print

[@sophieroberts6501]

@@SoyandShea I have done that, created 2" by 2", looks fine when downloaded and opened up, its when i change the print size on the printing spec to 2" by 2" that it goes blurry x

[@SoyandShea]

@@sophieroberts6501 Sorry I haven't had this happen so don't know what will be causing it. Maybe reach out to Munbyn

[@catharinef.40]

HELP...I bought that printer yesterday and set it up....I did a test on the white labels that came with it and it was a nice dark black.....I bought lavender colored labels from mynbyn and now the black is a faded grey color and when I print my design is off center. I have an event I have to get ready for and not sure how to solve these two issues....do you have a video on these things? Everything looked great on the white :(

[@SoyandShea]

Sorry but I don't have videos on that and you may need to contact Munbyn directly. Make sure you have loaded the paper correctly and that it is calibrated (there are instructions in the book on how to do that). Also make sure the correct paper size is selected. I haven't used the lavender labels yet to see how it prints but it could be a colour thing. In many crafts, white will always make colours appear brighter. My pink labels are usually a duller black.

[@oodleshierbas]

Hi, thanks so much for this tutorial. Quick question. can it print on vinyl sticker paper payment in case your product labels are in black and qhite?

[@SoyandShea]

This is a thermal printer so you need special thermal paper. It won't print on regular paper or vinyl.

[@tassiegirl1991]

Keeley that is a nice little label printer, looks simple to use. Thank you.

[@SoyandShea]

It's super simple to use and prints well every time. It's the best Thermal printer I've had

[@theg35project50]

Anyone know how to stop it from skipping 2 labels in between my prints? When i print. it prints 1 skips 2 prints 1 and is waisting all my lables😢

[@SoyandShea]

When labels skip, it means there is an error in measurement somewhere. Either in your art space or the label measurements. Even if your art space is only 1mm to big, it will skip labels.

[@MargaretRobinson85]

I still have the issue with 1 label being wasted every time I load the labels - it doesn't grab it at the back and pull to the front

[@SoyandShea]

I only just recently discovered how to load the machine so you don't waste paper. It's too hard to explain in writing, but I did demonstrate how to do it in the January vlog 🧡

[@SweetBayBee305]

Is it possible to print sideways on the 3x2 inch white labels?

[@SoyandShea]

Yes, you just need to turn your artwork around

[@theglambijoux]

Thank you so much for the explanation, I love Canva for design, and you answer all my questions about the machine😊

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@annaloves]

Thanks for the video! For some reason my letters don’t print smooth. I even tried do download in the highest resolution from Canva but it does not print the smooth outline of the letters. Any suggestions?

[@SoyandShea]

Sorry to hear your having issues. I have never had issues with printing. You may need to contact munbyn directly to see what suggestions they have

[@jemmamadden1107]

Have you used the Munbyn editor programme ? Is it any good ?

[@SoyandShea]

Honestly, I wasn't aware there was one as it wasn't available when I first got the printer. I have had a quick look at the online editor and I think it could be useful for the shaped stickers, especially the seasonal ones as these are hard to design in other software.

[@Memphismom123]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. I have the printer but had no idea how to make the labels.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡 I hope it helped

[@lucretiacarter5453]

What setting is used for the round labels??

[@SoyandShea]

I'm not sure what you mean by settings? Are you referring to label size? If so, you pick the size that matches. For a example, a 2" circle is the same as a 2" x 2" label. You design tells it where to print in the space.

[@MandyJones-e2b]

Hi love the videos can you tell me before i buy one can i send a pdf picture direct from my laptop to the printer ? many thanks mandy

[@SoyandShea]

I believe you can. My shipping labels are generated as pdf files by AustPost and I have no problem printing to them.

[@MandyJones-e2b]

@@SoyandShea thank you x

[@tashal8879]

I am really struggling with the round labels and not being centred. I have adjusted offset and wasted over 100 stickers. Munbyn are not helpful at all!

[@SoyandShea]

I've not had any issue with alignment on round labels. Make sure when loading the labels they are loading correctly. If it looks like it's uneven, reload them. Also, make sure the guides are tight against the labels so they feed straight.

[@amethyst12]

This is so helpful! Thanks for your detailed instructions. May Yah bless you!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@carole9908]

What font do you use for the ingredients label? I tried it today & you can barely read it.

[@SoyandShea]

I use all sorts of fonts but for the legal stuff I always pick a basic like trial or times new roman

[@edge0fheaven690]

I bought a different one and the quality was horrible on some smaller fonts, what's the quality actually like

[@SoyandShea]

I'm super happy with the printer. Even when printing fine point down to 6pt, it prints clearly

[@rhondawilks7275]

Another well presented & comprehensive video.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 hope it's been useful

[@sweetbco9068]

what if the paper size does not come up when you se;ect munbyn

[@SoyandShea]

You would need to set this in the print settings. I have done another video showing how to use different size and brand labels.

[@magalidelatorre373]

Hi, I followed your steps im got lost where you opened your printer screen? Im using a Mac and I can’t find it

[@SoyandShea]

Sorry I don't use a mac so can't help there. You may need to find someone demonstrating with a mac to get the right commands

[@maehlers]

Great tips! Thank you for covering this.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@06minako]

Thank you! I do have a problem. I don't have those settings for the paper. Don't know how that came about. just about to throw that thing against the wall. Would someone be able to help me? Have the newest Software on iMac and Macbook. :)

[@SoyandShea]

You may need to add them yourselves. I have done another video showing how to add paper sizes. If you continue having problems, best to contact munbyn directly

[@DerVerkuender999]

Great video and SUPER explained!💚💙🌟

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@alexiagaveau9686]

Hello, is the printing quality sufficient to sell personalized labels for events (weddings, etc.)?

[@SoyandShea]

Printing quality is great though I wouldn't use this for printing personalised labels. You can only print in black and labels are for short term not long term use. They will fade and most personalised items need to last a long time

[@lovakinsnaturallyhandmade3201]

What did you find were the best settings to get the deep black on the coloured labels? I've tried the highest resolution 300dpi and the highest density 15 and clicked the deeper option, but still find it kind of dull, more grey then black

[@SoyandShea]

I have not had to adjust any of the settings on the printer and get a rich dark print each time. You may need to contact Munbyn directly to ask them

[@MrLoPezWifeY]

Thank you for this amazing video, now I’ve made my choice on thermal printer. I love your accent btw😍

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you. So pleased it has helped. It is a great printer to have

[@RJA12345]

I want one of those since I seen this on Facebook but wasn’t sure how it worked. Now I think I’ll just have to get it

[@SoyandShea]

Its so simple to use and I love it. ❤️

[@melindaduncan3073]

I have been looking at this on Amazon and I’ve been curious about it! Thanks for the review!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡 I love my printer and it gets used most days

[@nobodynothing2594]

What is the name of the application or software you’re using where you place the PNG from Canva?

[@SoyandShea]

I use Adobe Illustrator but you can use any vector program or print straight from the picture image too

[@nobodynothing2594]

@@SoyandShea Thank you for responding 😊. How long does the print last before it fades? I’m looking to buy but for international shipping labels which takes 15 days or longer…hope the print stays that long? Even for organizing home items how long does the print lasts if you’ve used for these purposes? Thanks again ☀️🌷

[@SoyandShea]

@nobodynothing2594 that's a how long is a piece of string question. The labels will last long enough for shipping but they are affected by things like heat and UV light. This will affect their life. I have some labels that have lasted for years which are on things in dark places and others only a few months when they've been in direct sunlight

[@SlowPCGaming1]

Not all thermal printers are limited to single color printing. It depends on the paper being used and the print technology. For example, Zero Ink printers (aka ZINC) have full color printing capabilities. The print head for that type of thermal printing paper works differently that this simpler type of thermal printer. ZINC papers will change color if exposed to the right amount of heat and duration to trigger one or more of the three color sub-layers. One color per layer within the paper itself. Thermal printers tend to have the lowest print quality as well. Anywhere from 300x300 DPI at the high end or lower. These are all essentially draft modes for receipt printers.

[@SoyandShea]

It is still important to note that a thermal printer does not print colour. It works off of heat as I explain in video. It is true that you can get colour if you have the right paper but at the time of making this video, munbyn did not have it so i wasn't about to go into the science of it and confuse people when its a sponsored video. They do have limited ones now. Thermal Printers can be useful for many short term projects like shipping labels and of course as receipt printers which I have. I do not recommend them for items that need long lasting labels or come into contact with heat.

[@Username_87]

Thank you so much! I can’t wait to start.

[@SoyandShea]

Have fun!

[@Hime-z2t]

Hi! Does it print only with black colour or it can make colour lables too?

[@SoyandShea]

Thermal printers work through applying heat to special paper, turning it black. There is no ink so no colour

[@aprilramdeen717]

Have you tried using a different brand of labels

[@SoyandShea]

Yes I have and I have done a separate video on that. As long as they are direct thermal labels, there are no issues.

[@deliadawson7908]

what do you do when the labels dont align?

[@SoyandShea]

Usually, if labels don't align, it means there is a user error. Either it has not been loaded straight or the measurements are off. I try reloading the paper and I check both my artboard is the right and the paper is the right size.

[@TotsnTwins]

I have a munbyn printer as well, but mine will not calibrate no matter what I do. It's so frustrating! It'll just keep feeding labels through or when it does print it prints a tiny bit and not the entire label.

[@SoyandShea]

The only time I've had problems with it feeding labels is when I had the measurements out by 1mm. If everything is set perfectly, it may be worth contact Munbyn in case of a fault

[@TotsnTwins]

@@SoyandShea I contacted support but they sent me back an email telling me to insert my labels, hold the feed button down til it beeped once, and then I'd be set to go. That was not the case 😂 A coworker gave me another idea to try to reset the printer, so I'm hoping that works. The method I found online did not help either. I'm about to buy a different printer at this point >.

[@SoyandShea]

@@TotsnTwins I would definitely try writing back to them and maybe even send a video showing what it is doing.

[@SirenKimmie]

Did you have any issues with the green munbyn labels? Mine will not print dark and they are blotchy.

[@SoyandShea]

I've not used the green labels but I've not had problems with other colours. You may need to contact Munbyn for more help 💚

[@SirenKimmie]

@Soy and Shea Have you noticed it on any of the labels? I bought a bunch and I cannot use the green ones because the results are poor. I saw another video you had pumpkins and other fun ones, were they all just as crisp? Thanks for the response much appreciated xoxo

[@SoyandShea]

@Siren Kimmie as mentioned above, I've not had any problems with my labels. I use both theirs and another companies in colour and white and all work fine

[@nadinesoan897]

can you print avery labels to munbyn and how.

[@SoyandShea]

You need to print on special thermal paper so you can't print on Avery labels

[@rachelel9087]

This is brilliant! Every question I had was answered! Thank you so much

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@tristawright1395]

Did you change the color of the hearts to black because it doesn’t print in color

[@SoyandShea]

That's correct. This only prints black due to it being thermal

[@MsLisa33]

Hi, thank you for your review. Can you please share where you order your high quality paper from? Thanks

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡 I got these labels from Munbyn. There are links in the description box

[@munbyn_official]

Hello, we have sell these label papers, you can check "munbyn" on Amazon or our website.☺

[@bbandsue222]

What is the process when you use it for shipping labels? What I mean by that is, do you pay in advance to the post office or pay when you take your package to the post office to be shipped. How does that work? I hope this makes sense. Thank you! 😊

[@SoyandShea]

I have another video where I show how I pack and send my parcels. At the time of filming, I did not have this label printer, but the process is still the same with Australia Post. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpXWg3yLmsiGrJI

[@VermontLavender]

Thank you so much for doing this video. It was really helpful to understand how to set it up and the stand too. Love your😊 channel and your videos - subscriber :)

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you. I am so pleased it has helped. It is a great printer

[@KamoraCheer]

OMG! Thank you so much! This just changed the game for me💖💖

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 so pleased it helped

[@hollyriley9772]

Can you use your own logo that I have for my business printed on those stickers?

[@SoyandShea]

Yes. I have printed my logo with the sticker. Just keep in mind, it will only print in grayscale and no colour

[@magnoliaswhiteoak]

Hi there, are all of these labels waterproof? Thank you! :)

[@SoyandShea]

The only situation I have where the labels come into contact with water is when I use them as shipping labels. I have not had any short term effects when it rains. I don't use them as labels for products that come into contact with water so I don't know how long they will last in that situation.

[@magnoliaswhiteoak]

@@SoyandSheaI actually emailed the company and they told me that all of their labels were waterproof. 🙂

[@SoyandShea]

@magnoliaswhiteoak that's great news they could confirm it. I've never tested over them over a long period, so I wasn't 100% sure.

[@MimiMouna-v9e]

Hi, can we print stickers in gold or silver?

[@SoyandShea]

Thermal printers only print black unless you have special paper. Munbyn do have gold stickers

[@todd8634]

great video, have been looking for something easier to do my labels, can you tell me if there are other sized paper / stickers they use doesn't look like a lot of options on their web site? really enjoying your channel 🙂

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you. I've not yet tried it but you should be able to buy any direct thermal labels on the market to go through the machine. I'm hoping to get some this month to try

[@todd8634]

@@SoyandShea if you do please do a short video ?? Thank you for replying

[@SoyandShea]

@@todd8634 most definitely will. It may be in one of the vlogs

[@todd8634]

@@SoyandShea also forgot to thank you during the video you showed some things in Canva I didn't know I could do. Thank you 😊 💓

[@ButterflyLove96]

Awesome Video! I learned a trick or two from your Canva lesson. Thank you so much!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡 glad it helped

[@TheKatt36]

What soft wear do u use

[@SoyandShea]

I mention two in the video. One free and one paid

[@emjaway]

for some reason the 2" paper size option is not showing on mine. Is there a step I am missing?

[@SoyandShea]

I'm not sure why that would happen. Maybe write to Munbyn to find out why.

[@emjaway]

@@SoyandShea I figured it out eventually! I had to actually go to the printer settings on my pc and set up 2" by 2" option before following these steps. Thank you for the video, I now have stickers :D

[@SoyandShea]

@@emjaway So glad you worked it out. Funny that it didn't show up as its a standard size.

[@cataussiegirl]

Thanks for this, I have been seeing ads for this in my Facebook newsfeed

[@SoyandShea]

I love using this printer. I highly recommend it 🧡

[@jaynegodwin3412]

Thanks keeley for sharing this such a nice little label printer xx

[@SoyandShea]

It's an awesome printer. I love using it

[@RexfordAdu-Gyamfi]

Please is it only black print or I can print coloured labels too

[@leticiamartinez3106]

I was able to print the only with the pay version of canva.

[@SheasBathLab]

Why won't it print your colored hearts? I thought it printed in color as well as grayscale

[@SoyandShea]

The printer is thermal meaning it burns the image into the paper. Grayscale is not colour. It will do varying shades of black including grey by changing the degree of heat.

[@lisbethcarolina7969]

I really want to know if this stickers label are waterproof??

[@SoyandShea]

The Munbyn labels are waterproof in that you can send them through the post and rain will not smudge them.

[@Cutieeepieee]

Please tell me the size of circle sticker In inches which u print ۔

[@SoyandShea]

They're a 2" circle

[@superiorbeing95]

5:00 Put anything on top of the cables, it would solve the issue just the same.

[@SoyandShea]

That won't really solve it. The wires need to go under something so they don't rock. It's a design flaw

[@francesvr]

Thank you so very much for this information. Hoping I can use it with my Silhouette Studio program, I think it will work

[@SoyandShea]

As long as you can set printers through silhouette, you should be able to. It's been a long time since I've had a silhouette so I'm not sure.

[@Thekimmooreshow]

Exactly what I needed! Thank you

[@SoyandShea]

So happy it helped ☺️

[@ChicagoMillingCo.]

Do you ever get blank spots on your labels?

[@SoyandShea]

No I don't. If you are, it may need cleaning or there could be something stuck near the heat area

[@pravosbd]

Which software you use for design

[@SoyandShea]

I mentioned several software throughout the video both paid and free

[@arielnunez8474]

where do u get the stickers from?

[@SoyandShea]

All the ones in this video are from Munbyn

[@superiorbeing95]

Good review, I think I'm going to buy a machine with ribbon as can use metallic foils.

[@SoyandShea]

Definitely need to think of pros and cons

[@MitosuCrafts]

Very helpful video, thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@theeblingking]

How can I do it on windows?

[@SoyandShea]

I'm working on a Windows computer

[@corinnemartinon1022]

Thank you from France 😁

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@GuilhermeAlmeida-dn1ki]

Excellent presentation!!! Thank you!!!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching

[@kenishapintonaturalsunflow9030]

This was an awesome video. Thank you for sharing💛🌻

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@prettypaperthings]

Ive downloaded the program but where do i find it

[@SoyandShea]

Which program? What operating system do you use? If it's Windows, it should have downloaded to your download folder

[@superiorbeing95]

Not all thermal printers have the issues you describe, if you get one that uses a ribbon the label is unaffected by heat.

[@SoyandShea]

The issues I mention were all concerns others have brought up by those using a direct thermal printer which are more common than thermal transfer printers. The advantage though is you don't have to replace ribbons

[@mackiemadepapercreations]

This was fantastic!!!!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@danielaporrmann9892]

That was so helpful. Thank you so much 😙

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@frantzobolt]

This is very helpful. Thank you!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 glad it helps

[@Reinhard.Sutter]

Nice Vid. Thanks it helped me.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you. Happy to hear it helped.

[@rahulnaik1645]

Thank you this was very helpful!!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@AshleyJohnson-fh9yk]

This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@nilzagarcia6341]

Pretty awesome! Thank you for sharing.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@awesome9671]

Can I run that printer 24/7 non stop?

[@SoyandShea]

Probably best to message munbyn about that. I've not had problems with the amount of printing I do but I'm don't need it running 24 hours a day

[@emilymeador95]

Is this the Basic or Pro machine?

[@SoyandShea]

This is the pro - the one for Australia Post labels

[@LadyGecko]

I'll have to contact them to see if they can do custom design labels.

[@munbyn_official]

Hi there, our printer can also print multi-sized DIY sticker labels, the width of printing is 1.5-4.1 inches.

[@LadyGecko]

@@munbyn_official - Sent you all an email.

[@carmenfernandez789]

Very useful video thank you so much for sharing.👍 🙌🙏

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@rosied1764]

Thank you so much this really helped so much!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@sorchahonorine6329]

Munbyn advised me that the Pro does all shipping labels.

[@SoyandShea]

At the time of recording this video, there were two options of printers on the website whereas now it appears to be only the one which is more compatible with Australia post but will do all labels.

[@ronnorris4638]

very helpful thanks

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@alejandraskai]

You’re supposed to feed the paper through the back so there is no waisted paper

[@SoyandShea]

I am actually feeding it through the back per the instructions that come with the machine. The wasted stickers was annoying me and I have since found a video put out by Munbyn showing an alternative way to load the stickers. I will show in a future video 😁

[@charliharrison1533]

Thanks for showing this

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@sparklenshine632]

Thank you so much!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@avasmith8240]

Why didn’t you show us the steps to print? 😢

[@SoyandShea]

For a number of reasons. As I explained in the video, the screen recorder I had at the time didn't record the actions in the program I use for designing, so it would have been difficult to see the screen. The steps are standard to printing anything from software in that you select print, the paper size and print. This is the third video in this series. And the first couple do show that process.

[@Noonooq8]

You’re amazing.. thank you

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡