Windows printer settings — paper size, darkness, defaults

The printer name is HotLabel HL-S8 / M6 / M9 / A300, or 4BARCODE 4B-2074A (S8/M6) and 4BARCODE 4B-3044A (A300) on units sold before 2023.

Change the paper size for one print

1. In the print dialog click Properties / Preferences next to the printer name.

   

2. Pick the size from the Paper drop-down, or click Edit / New to enter a custom size (width × height in mm).

   

Change darkness and speed

1. In Printing Preferences → Options / Settings, untick Use printer settings if present.

2. Drag the Darkness slider (6–8 is a good range) and lower the Speed for sharper prints.

   

Set defaults for every app

1. Settings → Devices → Printers & scanners.

   

2. Click your HotLabel printer → Manage.

   

3. Click Printing preferences and set paper size (4 × 6 in), orientation, darkness and speed. These now apply to every program.

   

Print photos properly

Under Graphics, set Dithering to Ordered or Halftone — see Print photos & logos.