For the pumpkin graphics files (JPG) and the Acrobat file (PDF), you can print the patterns in black
and white. You can also print the patterns in low resolution to save ink and time.
Printing the PDF Files
The PDF files on the SpookMaster website include files with only one pattern and files with multiple patterns.
For the PDF files with multiple patterns,do not print the whole file especially any of the subscriber files! It is long so printing it in its entirety
will cause you to spend lots of money on ink and paper. Instead, use the pattern directory to locate
the pattern(s) that you want to carve. Go to the appropriate page(s) and print the patterns. Select
PRINT CURRENT PAGE so that you will print only the page you are viewing.
Check the Adobe® site for printing tips to enlarge or reduce your print. When you click the
PRINT button, a print screen should come up on your computer. Click the
PRINTING TIPS button in the lower left corner of the print screen and you will be
directed to the Adobe® site.
If your printer can't do these things, you can print a standard size (8 ½-inch by
11-inch or A4) print and take it to a local copy shop to enlarge or reduce.
Printing the JPG file From Your Browser Window
When you click on a pumpkin on the free or subscriber site, you will get a browser window with a
pumpkin carving pattern. This pattern is a JPG graphic file designed to print on 8 ½-inch by
11-inch (or A4) paper. Click the print button on your browser and the pattern will print at
full size for this paper.
You can also enlarge or reduce the print depending on the capabilities of your printer.
To enlarge, you can use the printer preferences to:
- Print it as a poster (probably 2 x 2) and tape the different pages together
- Print it on larger paper and set the print preferences to some size above 100% if your printer can do that
To reduce, you can:
- Print multiple pages per sheet
- Set the print preferences to some size below 100% if your printer can do that
If your printer can't do these things, you can print a standard size (8 ½-inch by
11-inch or A4) print and take it to a local copy shop to enlarge or reduce.
Saving and Printing the JPG File
When you access the JPG file that contains the carving pattern, you can save it to your computer. Make
sure to create a SpookMaster folder to save the file in so that you can find it later. Once you have
saved the file, it's yours to keep.
If you want to print the saved JPG file directly, you must print it at a size to fit an 8½ by 11-inch
sheet of paper.
Opening the file in some programs like Windows Picture and Fax Viewer will allow you to
size the print to a full sheet of paper or to some smaller size. Some programs like Microsoft Paint are
not so flexible with printing options and might print the file at a small size.
If you can't make the JPG file print at full size, try one of these tips:
- Insert or copy the JPG file into a Word document and size it to print.
- Just print the file directly from the website with your browser (your browser will automatically
size it for you).
Look above for printing ideas.
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