> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.macleather.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Label Templates

> Templates for carton labels, product labels, and barcodes

# Label Templates

Templates for shipping and product labels.

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## Carton Labels

### Standard Carton Label

<Card title="Standard Carton Label (A4)" icon="download" href="#">
  Download PDF template
</Card>

| Specification | Value              |
| ------------- | ------------------ |
| Size          | A4 (210mm × 297mm) |
| Orientation   | Portrait           |
| Barcode       | Code 128           |

### Customer-Specific Labels

| Customer | Template                                              |
| -------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| Boohoo   | [Boohoo Labels](/customers/boohoo#download-templates) |
| Other    | Use standard template                                 |

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## Product Labels (Swing Tickets)

### Standard Swing Ticket

<Card title="Swing Ticket Template" icon="download" href="#">
  Download PDF template
</Card>

| Specification | Value       |
| ------------- | ----------- |
| Size          | 50mm × 80mm |
| Material      | 250gsm card |
| Barcode       | EAN-13      |

### Required Elements

| Element             | Required |
| ------------------- | -------- |
| Product description | Yes      |
| Size                | Yes      |
| Barcode             | Yes      |
| Composition         | Yes      |
| Care instructions   | Yes      |
| Country of origin   | Yes      |

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## Care Labels

### Standard Care Label

<Card title="Care Label Template" icon="download" href="#">
  Download PDF template
</Card>

| Specification | Value               |
| ------------- | ------------------- |
| Size          | 30mm × 50mm         |
| Material      | Satin/Nylon         |
| Content       | Care symbols + text |

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## Barcode Formats

### EAN-13

| Specification | Value           |
| ------------- | --------------- |
| Digits        | 13              |
| Use           | Retail scanning |
| Height        | Minimum 15mm    |

### Code 128

| Specification | Value              |
| ------------- | ------------------ |
| Characters    | Alphanumeric       |
| Use           | Shipping/logistics |
| Height        | Minimum 20mm       |

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## ZPL Templates (Zebra Printers)

For Zebra thermal printers:

<Card title="ZPL Label Templates" icon="download" href="#">
  Download ZPL files
</Card>

### Printer Setup

| Setting     | Value            |
| ----------- | ---------------- |
| Label Width | Per template     |
| Print Speed | 4 inches/sec     |
| Darkness    | 20-25            |
| Media Type  | Thermal transfer |

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Barcode won't scan">
    **Cause:** Print quality or quiet zone issue.

    **Solution:**

    1. Check printer ribbon
    2. Ensure 5mm+ quiet zone
    3. Test print before batch
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Label size incorrect">
    **Cause:** Printer scaling.

    **Solution:** Print at 100% scale, no "fit to page".
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="ZPL not printing">
    **Cause:** Printer not in ZPL mode.

    **Solution:** Check printer is set to ZPL emulation mode.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>