COMPLETE PRINTING GUIDE

So that your poster turns out well the first time (at home or at a copy shop) 

 1. What you will print (and why it matters) 

Your download may include: 

  • Poster: The bigger it is, the easier it is to draw and the more fun the experience. 
  • Challenge booklet, if you want to play the Challenge, you can use it digitally from a tablet or mobile without needing to print.

2. Recommended size (choose according to your situation) 

A2 (420x594 mm): Recommended for a better experience. Only available in the Full experience version.  

  • Better experience: more space for characters, objects, and scenes. 
  • Ideal if you want to play the Challenge in full without running out of space. 
  • This size requires printing at a specialized print shop with access to these dimensions.  

A3 (297x420 mm): Recommended for home. 

  • Easy to print with a home printer or neighborhood copy shop.  
  • Good balance between size and comfort for working on any table. 

A4 (297x210 mm): Recommended for carrying anywhere. 

  • This is the classic home printer size. 
  • Easy to print with a home printer or neighborhood copy shop.  
  • It can be done, but you'll run out of space sooner. 
  • Tip: use smaller strokes and create less "crowding." 

3. How to print at home (step-by-step) 

Key print settings:

In the print dialog box, look for these options: 

Scale / size 

  • Actual size / 100%: if you want exact measurements. 
  • Fit to page: if your printer crops edges or you need it to fit perfectly. 
  • Orientation: make sure to choose the correct orientation (portrait or landscape depending on your poster). 
  • Quality: choose high quality if the option exists (better, cleaner lines and blacks). 
  • Color: B/W poster: print in black and white or “grayscale.” 

4. Recommended paper (at home or copy shop) and what to ask for exactly 

If you print at a copy shop (ready-to-use phrase) 

“I want to print this PDF in A2 (or A3), at actual size (100%), on uncoated matte paper of 160–200 g (if possible, offset paper).” 

If they ask you what kind of paper it is 

  • Ideal: 160–200 g offset (matte, uncoated / natural). 
  • If there is no thick offset: 180–220 g drawing cardstock (matte, uncoated). 
  • More resistant: 220–250 g cardstock (matte, uncoated). 

Important: always ask for matte / uncoated. Avoid coated, glossy, or satin, as the marker will slip and may smudge. 

Which paper to choose depending on what you're drawing with 

  • Pencil or pen: normal paper 80–100 g (better if it's 120 g matte). 
  • Markers: 160–200 g uncoated matte (do a test in a corner or on a separate sheet). 
  • Lots of ink or paint: better 220–250 g matte; it may curl a bit. 

5. Common problems and solutions (FAQ) 

“It cuts off the edges” 

  • Solution: print with Fit to page. 

“It comes out too small” 

  • Check that "fit to page" is not activated if you wanted actual size. 
  • Try 100% / actual size. 

“Lines come out gray or faint” 

  • Increase the print quality. 
  • If you can, slightly increase the contrast on the printer (some allow it). 
  • At a copy shop: ask for "darker black / high quality." 

“It looks blurry” 

  • Make sure you are printing the original PDF, not a screenshot. 
  • Do not use apps that "compress" the file when sharing. 

“The marker ink runs” 

  • Switch to thicker paper (160–200 g).