Printing guide

Print one proof sheet before you print the whole party.

Most printing problems begin with the wrong paper size or scale. Follow this short preflight, inspect one real card, and only then print the full game.

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Before you begin

Choose the paper that is actually loaded in the printer.

RoyalBunch prepares separate layouts for US Letter and A4. They are not the same shape, so changing formats later in the print dialog can shift margins and cut lines.

Format	Dimensions	Common use	RoyalBunch selection
US Letter	8.5 × 11 in (216 × 279 mm)	United States, Canada, and some local print shops	Letter
A4	210 × 297 mm	Europe, Latin America, and much of the world	A4

Print preflight

Six steps that prevent wasted paper.

Finish and proof the content

Check names, accents, answers, and language order in the preview. A printer cannot correct a misspelled event detail.

Look for long names that wrap.
Review the answer key.
Remove private information the game does not need.

Choose Letter or A4 inside the Studio

Match the setting to the physical paper. Switching formats later in the browser dialog can change the intended margins and cuts.

Decide on one or two cards per sheet

One per sheet gives you larger type. Two per sheet saves paper and works when the preview remains comfortable for your actual guest list to read.

Open the print dialog at 100% scale

Begin with “Actual size” or 100%. Turn off browser headers and footers. Do not use “Fit to page” unless the proof shows a real hardware-margin problem.

Orientation: match the preview.
Two-sided printing: off.
System pages per sheet: 1; RoyalBunch already arranges the cards.

Print one proof sheet

Inspect all four edges, type size, contrast, and the back of the paper. Place the card where guests will use it and read it from a normal distance.

Print the batch and keep a few extras

Once the proof is correct, print the full range. Add roughly 5–10% spare copies if the guest count may change or people will write on the cards.

Color and ink

The most saturated version is not always the most readable.

Home printer

Use the ink-saving or high-contrast theme, normal quality, and matte white paper. Test grayscale first when matching event colors is not important.

Local print shop

Send the finished PDF, not screenshots. State final size, color or black and white, single-sided printing, quantity, and whether the shop should cut the cards.

Accessibility

Prioritize contrast and readable type over decorative backgrounds. Choose one card per sheet when several guests need larger text.

Quick fixes

What to check when the proof is wrong.

Problem	Likely cause	Try this
An edge is clipped	Paper or scale does not match	Confirm Letter/A4 and return to 100%; then try 97–99% only if the printer requires an extra hardware margin.
The card prints very small	The system is placing several pages on one sheet	Select 1 page per sheet in the print dialog.
Soft colors or backgrounds disappear	Background graphics are off or ink-saving mode is active	Enable background graphics or choose the high-contrast theme.
The back is upside down	Automatic two-sided printing	Turn duplex off; RoyalBunch games are single-sided unless the preview explicitly says otherwise.
The PDF looks right, but ink smears	Paper or print quality is unsuitable	Reduce saturation, use matte stock, and let sheets dry before stacking or trimming.

Print-shop handoff checklist

Final, reviewed PDF—not an editable project link.
Final paper size: Letter or A4.
Exact quantity plus spare copies.
Color, grayscale, or high contrast.
Single-sided unless the file says otherwise.
Whether trimming is included and which cut marks to follow.
One approved physical proof before a large run.

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Prepare a card and inspect its print preview now.

The Studio keeps Letter and A4 layouts separate so you can proof before using the paper.

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