AP data merge ‘gutters’

[rhbaylis]

I am trying to create a data merge template for printing labels from a csv file. I am printing on pre-diecut labels that have 2mm gutters across 3 columns and no gutters between 7 rows. Is there a way to achieve this with the data merge layout tool? It only seems to give an even gutter around all edges. Appreciate any help and suggestions. 

[Old Bruce]

Hi and welcome to the forums @rhbaylis,

Check the information on the context tool bar. I have set up 3 x 7 but obviously it would be different according to the label sheet's actual size.

[rhbaylis]

Thanks for the reply Old Bruce. My label size is 38 x 63mm, 21 up on an A4 sheet, with 2mm gutter between columns and butt fit on the rows. Using the setup that you show, which is where I have got to, gives 2mm all around. That doesn’t work when you have pre diecut labels on your sheet. Or maybe I am missing something??

Edited May 8, 2021 by rhbaylis

[Old Bruce]

1 hour ago, rhbaylis said:

gives 2mm all around.

You will have to live with that for the Data Merged stuff, Is there something that has to be covering the labels right to the edges? Could this be done outside of the Table Data, Like on the background?

You can ignore the Gutter by having it set to 0 (zero) but use guidelines to show where the gutters would be.

 

[rhbaylis]

Fair enough re merge manager. I am printing address labels for a magazine mailing. I will give your suggestion a go. Thanks Old Bruce. 

[walt.farrell]

You might consider setting up the data merge to give you 1 label per page, and then Printing the resulting merged document using the N-Up setting in the Publisher Print dialog.

[rhbaylis]

Thanks Walt. I will give have a go at that.