Thread: Multi page printing of foundation templates

I am having a very frustrating time. When I try to print a foundation template that has to be printed on two pages I cannot get the second page to match up with the first. I have a laser printer and don't have the option to set scale to zero so I set it to 100%. Also, when I try to use newsprint in jams my machine. Have been working on resolving this issue for over 4 days now. Can anyone suggest a solution to my problem?

Are you printing it off the internet or making a copy from a larger print?
Guess what I am asking - what is the source of your pattern? If it is a larger print you might want to go where there is a photo copy machine that uses larger paper.
If it is coming from an internet source - they may have loaded it improperly.

I am printing from EQ7

Originally Posted by celwood

I am printing from EQ7

Carmen, you should be able to adjust the size of the block under Options. If you need to print it a size bigger than your printer can handle, you can drag a few of the sections onto a 2nd page: Click on Review and then click on MOVE icon. This will allow you to actually drag some pieces to print on a second page. HOPE this helps you.

The heat from a laser printer causes the newsprint to curl and jam, you would be better off to find an inkjet printer.

I don't think you set your scale to zero, you should be able to select or check a box that is marked "no scaling" If you don't find it check the help button on your printer. I'm pretty sure that is a standard printing feature.

I had a laser printer for a very short time. I then bought the trusty inkjet printer and everything works well on it. I once had to print 100 pages of paper piecing and went to 'Copy Store' and their printers wouldn't take my newsprint. So I went home and made all 100 copies on my injket. Worked like a dream. The inkjet I bought new on ebay for $60.

How to change sizes and print mutli pages are answered at EQ website.

Carmen

You can also move the individual pieces to center them better on a single piece of paper .. if that is the issue.

In EQ7 select Print then Foundation pattern. Make sure your sections are defined, and the block is the right size in options. Then select "preview". Once in the preview screen there is a tab at the top marked "move". Select this tab, then select the piece that you want to move and move it with your mouse so that the piece is on a single piece of paper instead of lapping over two pieces.

I want to thank everyone that helped me with the printing of a foundation template. As usual the board members came through and had the answer. I should have asked the question on the first day of my frustration instead of waiting for 4 days................