Print Your Pages with Confidence

Set up your home printer with a small proof, the right page size and a paper that suits your project.

1. Paper size

US Letter vs A4

Choose the file that matches your paper: US Letter is 8.5 × 11 in; A4 is 210 × 297 mm. Do not scale one to imitate the other.

2. Ink choice

Full Color keeps richer paper layers. Low Ink reduces large area coverage while retaining cut and fold guidance.

3. Scale settings

Use Actual Size / 100% for tags and pockets. Fit to Page can prevent clipping, but it can make cut pieces smaller.

4. Paper types

Matte cardstock suits tags and covers. Regular paper layers well. Sticker paper and vellum need a small proof first.

5. Margins & prep

Most printers have non-printable margins. Check your proof before trimming, folding or printing a batch.

6. Troubleshooting

If colors look dark, try the Low Ink file. If details crop, recheck paper size and scale. Let vellum prints dry fully.

Guidance is general and does not claim printer-, paper- or adhesive-specific physical testing.