How to Get the Best Print Out of Your Digital Planners
New to the world of PDF planners? Then you’re probably wondering how different they are from their journal counterpart.
Well, aside from the fact that PDF planners have a continuous lifespan, and provide its users with more diverse forms of usage; both planners can be gorgeous, practical, and used with ease.
The one caveat with digital planners is that you’ll need to print out your own copies if your style of planning favours good old pen and paper. But, we can help make this process a breeze. Whether you choose a DIY approach or decide to "shop your prints" this guide is here to give you all the tips and tricks on how to get high quality prints that you'll love.
The Printer & The Settings
In our opinion, the best printer for digital planners is one that allows for borderless printing (otherwise known as full-bleed or edge-to-edge printing). This means that you won’t get a white border around your final product, and the printed design will take up the entirety of the page. To find out whether your printer has this feature you can look through its manual, or you can check in your printer settings by following these simple steps:
- Open PDF files in Adobe Reader
- Go to file, select “print”, then click “properties”
- Select the option “borderless printing”
Each printer is different, and their settings menu can be too, so keep this in mind when looking for the borderless printing option, as it may be found in a different location (e.g. advanced settings, properties, preferences).
If borderless printing isn’t available with your printer model, try following steps 1 & 2, then go to the “Page Setup” properties tab and select “Scale to 100%”.
As for the other settings you need to make your planner a sight for sore eyes, here’s a couple of thing you should keep in mind:
Shop Your Prints
You also have the option of printing your planners at local printing shops. This is especially great for those who don’t have a printer at home, or those of us who want to invest in higher quality prints.
Our top 3 picks include Staples, UPS, and Vistaprint.
Staples
Staples is our go-to option for standout, high quality prints at an amazing price. Not only can you get your planners printed in high quality colour, but you can also upgrade to 32 lb. paper stock for smoother, longer lasting prints.
Did we mention you can get same-day pick up in store, and the starting price per page is less than $1?
Starting Price per page: $0.69 CAD
You can upload & print your files here.
UPS
UPS is another great option if you’re looking to take the stress out of getting your gorgeous prints. With their "Quick Copies" you can easily get your planners printed in high quality colour, with the option to further upgrade your preferences if desired.
Starting Price per page: $6 CAD
Upload & print your files here.
Vistaprint
Although Vistaprint is seen more as a business solution than an everyday print shop, it’s ease of use makes for a great selection when printing your planners. Although their posters are limited to 8 size options (including Letter size), this website makes resizing your planner a breeze, especially with it’s clearly labelled bleed lines and click & drag feature.
Starting Price per page: $5 CAD
Upload & print your files here.
We hope these tips help you get one step closer to living your purpose-driven life. And we love to see our planners in action, so feel free to tag us on Instagram and share your #PDCstyle.
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