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Multi-column Label Template

Multi-column labels print several labels side-by-side on a single row using a roll printer. Learn the layout variations, how to configure a template, and the paper-width pitfall to avoid.

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A multi-column label (also called 2-up labels or side-by-side labels) is a label design that fits several labels into one physical row of your roll, instead of one label per row.

Diagram of a multi-column label strip showing multiple labels printed side-by-side on a single roll

Common use case: small stickers (like jewelry tags or mini price labels) where you want to maximize roll usage.

Layout variations

Multi-column templates can be designed in a few ways depending on how you arrange content within each label:

Row oriented — content flows left to right within each label.

Row-oriented multi-column label layout where each label's content reads horizontally

Column oriented — content stacks vertically within each label.

Column-oriented multi-column label layout where each label's content stacks vertically

Two-row, one-column — a single narrower label with two stacked content rows.

Two-row, one-column layout showing two stacked content areas within a single label

One-row, two-column — a wider label with two content columns side-by-side (not to be confused with two separate labels).

One-row, two-column layout showing two content areas side-by-side within a single label

Create a Multi-column Label Template

Example: 2-column layout, each label 25mm × 15mm, with product name and barcode. Dymo 30299 (54mm × 11mm) is another common reference.

  1. Go to Templates → click Create product label template.
  2. Click Configure (top right):
    1. Brand: Your printer brand or Custom
    2. Model: Multi-column label
    3. Columns: 2
    4. Width: 25 mm, Height: 15 mm (per label)
  3. Click Save.
  4. Add elements from the left sidebar:
    1. Text → Link To → Product Name
    2. Barcode → Link To → Barcode, format: CODE128
  5. Click Preview to check, then Save.

[!WARNING] The total paper width must match your actual roll. For example, 2 columns × 25mm = 50mm roll width. Make sure the paper size in your printer dialog matches the total roll width, not the individual label width.

What’s Next

Printer Setup for Multi-column Label


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