Paper piece pdf not printing the right size
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Paper piece pdf not printing the right size
I found an awesome block I would love to try that is paper pieced. I went to print it out, and the test square is not printing out the right size. I made sure the setting was print actually size, and the test square still came out to small.
Is there something I am doing wrong, or is there a way to fix this?
This was the block I was attempting:
https://www.gathered.how/sewing-and-...e-quilt-block/
Is there something I am doing wrong, or is there a way to fix this?
This was the block I was attempting:
https://www.gathered.how/sewing-and-...e-quilt-block/
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Not sure if you will be able to successfully print as I've never tried printing A4 scale with letter paper in the tray.
Last edited by mkc; 10-10-2021 at 06:25 PM.
#3
I just tried. In addition to "Actual Size" there was an option that I put a check mark in the box next to
It is under where I choose Fit, Actual Size, etc. It printed correctly
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
" ☑ Choose paper source by PDF page size"
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Last edited by OurWorkbench; 10-10-2021 at 07:54 PM.
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Are you printing from your browser, or did you download the pattern, then open it and print it from there?
Every time I print from my browser it does not print the correct size. I *always* have to save it first.
Every time I print from my browser it does not print the correct size. I *always* have to save it first.
#6
I don't see where there is a test square on the page. It is only in the pdf. Joan said that the test square was not the right size, so must be printing from the pdf.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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The test square is in the upper left hand corner next to where is says Block of the Month.
I have had trouble with my computer/printer resizing patterns slightly. I had it do it on a pp block that I was copying from a book. I got so frustrated I finally just traced it. It was easier than spending another 1/2 hour trying to get the printer to print it accurately.
I have had trouble with my computer/printer resizing patterns slightly. I had it do it on a pp block that I was copying from a book. I got so frustrated I finally just traced it. It was easier than spending another 1/2 hour trying to get the printer to print it accurately.
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