If the ink smears immediately after printing your labels on an inkjet printer, too much ink has been dispensed from the printer. To fix this, open "Printer Properties" and find "Print Quality." You want to select a lower ink setting such as "Draft" or "Normal." Depending on what material you're using, you may also want to adjust the "Paper Type" setting. We recommend selecting a paper type setting similar to "Coated," "Photo Paper," or "Gloss" for gloss materials and something heavier like "Label" or "Transparency" for matte labels.
If your labels are smearing after they've had time to dry, it's a sign that either liquid or another substance has been introduced to the label. If your inkjet label is going to be exposed to liquid, we suggest spraying the labels with an overcoat after printing. Krylon makes overcoat / sealer sprays that can be found at most arts and craft stores. Learn more about Krylon Weatherproof / Waterproof Label Overcoat Spray.
If changing the settings isn't resolving your issue and an overcoat isn't the best solution for you, try sending your document to another printer. Each printer is different and may work better. If you continue to experience issues, please call our customer service team at 0203 051 9664.