The Paperkind field guide

Fix common paper printing problems

A few small settings solve most printing surprises.

The grid is too small or too big

Match A4 or Letter in your PDF and printer settings. Use 100% or Actual size. If your printer has a separate scaling option, check that too. Measure several cells together after printing.

Part of the page is cut off

Your printer may have a non-printable edge. Increase the page margins in the generator, then download a new PDF. Do not use Fit to page if exact spacing matters.

The lines are hard to see

Choose a darker line color or increase the line weight. Economy or draft printing can make light lines disappear. On monochrome printers, compare a light gray and a darker gray test sheet.

The PDF does not download

Check whether your browser blocked the download. Reload the tool and try again, or use one of the ready-made PDF links below the download button. On phones, look in the Files or Downloads app after saving.

The direct print view does not open

Your browser may block a new window. Allow the print window for this site, or download the PDF and print it from your preferred PDF viewer.