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Avery 5160 labels setup guide
Avery 5160 is one of the most common address-label formats: 30 labels per US Letter sheet, arranged in 3 columns and 10 rows.
Quick setup: use the Avery 5160 maker, choose US Letter, print at 100% scale, disable headers and footers, and run a plain-paper alignment test before using label stock.
Avery 5160 dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Sheet size | US Letter, 8.5 x 11 inches |
| Labels per sheet | 30 |
| Layout | 3 columns x 10 rows |
| Label size | 1 inch x 2 5/8 inches |
| Common use | Address labels, product labels, file labels, small package labels |
5160 vs 8160 and similar 30-up sheets
Avery 5160 is commonly used as a laser address-label product. Avery 8160 is the similar 30-up inkjet format. Many store-brand 30-up address labels use the same physical layout, but you should always check the package dimensions before printing a full batch.
If the sheet has 30 labels, 3 columns, 10 rows, and each label is 1 x 2 5/8 inches on US Letter, the same layout should usually be close. Printer feed tolerances can still cause small differences.
How to print Avery 5160 labels
- Open the Avery 5160 page. Start with the Avery 5160 template so the page is already set for 30-up labels.
- Add your content. Type labels manually, add a logo, or use CSV import where available for address rows.
- Preview the whole sheet. Check that long names, addresses, or product text fit inside each label before printing.
- Print a plain-paper test. This saves label sheets. Hold the test page behind the real label sheet and check every corner against a light.
- Print at 100% scale. In the browser print dialog, choose Letter paper, actual size or 100%, and turn off headers and footers.
- Load label sheets correctly. Check your printer's feed direction and printable side. Many label sheets have arrows or instructions on the package.
Alignment troubleshooting
| Issue | Check this first | Next fix |
|---|---|---|
| Labels print too high or too low | Scale is set to 100% and paper size is Letter | Adjust top margin slightly after confirming the sheet feeds consistently. |
| Labels get worse down the page | Wrong paper size or "fit to page" scaling | Disable fit-to-page and confirm the browser did not shrink the page. |
| Left and right columns are off | Printer driver margins or horizontal centering | Try another browser print dialog or adjust side margin slightly. |
| Text is clipped | Font size, line count, or label padding | Shorten fields, reduce text size, or use fewer address lines. |
| Ink smears | Printer and label compatibility | Use inkjet labels for inkjet printers or laser labels for laser printers. |
CSV tips for address labels
For address labels, keep your CSV columns clean and predictable. A useful structure is: name, address line 1, address line 2, city, state, ZIP, and country if needed. Before printing the full sheet, scan for missing ZIP codes, extra commas, long apartment lines, and duplicate rows.
If you need smaller return address labels instead, use return address labels or an Avery 5167-style layout.
When to use a different template
- Use Avery 8160 if your package specifically says 8160 inkjet labels.
- Use Avery 5163 for larger 2 x 4 inch shipping or product labels.
- Use Avery 5167 for 80-up return address labels.
- Use Address Labels if you want a more general mailing-label workflow.