Printing Guide

Before You Print

A few minutes of preparation makes a big difference to the finished result. Here's what to check:

• Open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download from adobe.com) for the most reliable print results
• Make sure your printer has enough ink — the pages have forest green headers and fine ruled lines
• Use 80–100gsm paper for best results

The Most Important Setting: Actual Size

When the print dialog opens, set the page scaling to "Actual Size" or "100%". Do NOT use "Fit to Page" or "Shrink to Printable Area" — these will scale the page down slightly and your hole punch guide will no longer align correctly.

Printing A4 and A5

A4: Print directly on A4 paper. Select A4 in your printer settings. This is the simplest option for UK users.

A5: You can print on A5 paper if your printer supports it. Alternatively, print 2-up on A4: in your print settings, choose "Multiple pages per sheet" → 2 pages. Then cut down the centre with a craft knife and metal ruler.

Printing Half Letter (US)

Print on US Letter paper (8.5×11″) at 2 pages per sheet, then cut. Or print directly on pre-cut half-letter paper if your printer supports it. Set your print settings to US Letter paper size.

Printing Personal/Filofax and A6

These smaller sizes are best printed 4-up on A4:

1. In your PDF viewer, choose "Multiple pages per sheet" → 4 pages
2. Print on A4 paper
3. Cut with a craft knife and metal ruler — a cutting mat is helpful
4. Use the hole punch guide on each page to punch accurately

A metal ruler and craft knife give much cleaner edges than scissors.

Printing Happy Planner

Print on US Letter paper or A4 at Actual Size. You will need a Happy Planner punch (available from Amazon and craft stores) or take pages to a print shop for professional disc punching. The hole guide on each page shows the 11 disc positions.

Paper Recommendations

• Everyday use: 80gsm standard printer paper works well
• Premium feel: 90–100gsm gives better opacity and a nicer writing experience with both biro and rollerball
• Maximum quality: 120gsm — beautiful but check your printer can handle it

Troubleshooting

Pages printing slightly too small: Check you have "Actual Size" selected, not "Fit to Page."

Colours look washed out: Try printing at "High Quality" or "Best" in your printer settings.

Lines not printing: The ruled lines are very fine (0.5pt). If they're not showing, increase print quality to "Best."

PDF won't open properly: Download Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) rather than using a browser PDF viewer.

Still Need Help?

Email hello@chapterandgrace.co.uk and we'll help you get it sorted.