Although I operate an (almost) paperless work environment, I have a need to print some address labels each month. Until recently, the content was relatively static so a Word document with the addresses on and formatted to the label positions worked well. However, the number of addresses is increasing.

At present, it can still be done manually. But I want to look at a better solution.

The only module I've found is PostScript::MailLabels which was last updated over a decade ago...

Before I go too far with this, I'd love the benefit of your wisdom. This is hardly a rare requirement, and I feel certain that several fellow monks will have trod this path already. How have you approached this problem and what module(s) have you used?

The specifics of the problem are quite simple:

• Print on self-adhesive labels. 10 per A4 sheet.
• Having an intermediate file (eg PDF) is fine.
• Addresses are UK format
• Addresses are always either 4 lines or 5 lines long.
• No line exceeds the width of the label in 14pt font

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