Tools & Tips

Embrace the Essentials:

Tools for my printing escapades are pretty straightforward. Peek into my Amazon Storefront for specifics.

I, a dedicated paper snob, advocate for MD paper, A4-sized Kokuyo paper, and Clairefontaine. While Tomoe River paper reigns supreme, it can be finicky to print on.

Navigate the Paper Realm:

Version 1

Paper: Choose either US letter size or A4 size

Sizes: Pocket, Personal, FCC, A6, A5

Printer Settings:

  • Ensure the printer matches your paper's dimensions
  • Activate auto-rotation or double-sided if feasible
  • Opt for short-edge flipping (A5: use short-edge flipping)
  • Media & quality: the optimal choice is "best" quality, yet "normal" conserves ink
  • Scale: 100% or actual size

Printing Process:

  • Print pages in sequential order. For printers lacking two-sided capabilities, print odd pages first, then flip the paper over for even pages.

Version 2

Sizes: Pocket, Personal, FCC, A6, A5

Paper: Select paper size to align with insert size (e.g., pocket size paper for pocket inserts, personal size paper for personal inserts, etc.)

Printer Settings:

  • Ensure printer settings match chosen paper size
  • Activate auto-rotation or double-sided if feasible
  • Opt for long-edge flipping  (A5: use short-edge flipping)
  • Media & quality: the optimal choice is "best" quality, yet "normal" conserves ink
  • Scale: 100% or actual size

Printing Process:

  • Print pages in sequential order. For printers lacking two-sided capabilities, print odd pages first, then flip the paper over for even pages.

Those Covers of Delight:

Use the following goodness to size your cover accurately for the Video Game Log and Reading Log inserts: 

Video Game Cover Dimensions: 

  • Personal game cover: 19.5mm W x 27.3mm H 
  • Pocket game cover: 18.5mm W x 27.3mm H 
  • A6 game cover: 19.5mm W x 28mm H 
  • FCC game cover: 20mm W x 27.3mm H 
  • A5 game cover: 20mm W x 27.3mm H

Book Cover Dimensions: 

  • Personal book cover: 19.5mm W x 27.3mm H 
  • Pocket book cover: 18.5mm W x 27.3mm H 
  • A6 book cover: 19.5mm W x 28mm H 
  • FCC book cover: 20mm W x 27.3mm H 
  • A5 book cover: 20mm W x 27.3mm H