When printing from your home computer

• Open your downloaded PDF file in Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • If you don’t have it download it here: https://get.adobe.com/reader/
• Click the printer icon, a “Print” window should appear.
• Select the printer you want to print your pattern
  • If you have the option, click the following box
    • Print in Grey Scale
    • DO NOT click “Save Ink/Toner” as this may make the pattern too light to see through your silk.
• Print to pages
  • Select “All”
• Page Sizing & Handling
  • Click “Poster”
• “Tile Scale” should be set to 100%
• Click “Cut Marks” to check this box so it prints cutting guide marks
• Decide if you want the pages print in Landscape (horizontally) or in Portrait (vertically) format.
• Click “Print”
• Cut “overlap” edge off of only one edge of the pattern so you have a more secure taping edge
• Adjust the pattern so that the lines match up
• Tape pattern together

If you don’t get a Print Window that looks as described above, look for the 3 dots (...) in the upper right corner and click on them. Choose "more tools“ then "open with Internet Explorer” in the drop-down menu. This will open your file in a browser window. Click the printer icon at the bottom of the page or right-click your mouse anywhere on the page. Then you can complete the steps above.

When printing a pattern file at your local printer - walk in

Please note, plan on bringing proof of purchase. Reputable printers will require it before printing your pattern.

• Request light bond paper (Engineering/Blue Print paper)
• Exact size print at 300 dpi
• Print in black and white (colored will be cost more and is not needed)
• Verify cost to print. (most patterns should be $3.00 to $4.00 in the US)

When printing a pattern file - order online

( We used Staples© as an example only because they are close to where we live. Using online services through other companies may vary)

https://documents.staples.com

• Select Blueprints
• Then select B&W Blueprints
• Click Buy Now

Click Media Button

• Weight (20 pound)/75 gsm
• Select paper size
• Click Fit content to paper

Upload File

Click Special Instructions and enter:

• Example: Print in black and white. This should print off approximately ( indicate size of finished pattern)

Order Ready

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