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Print your FoldParcel PDF at actual size
Keep the dimensions you designed—from the downloaded PDF to the first fold.
Reviewed October 27, 2026
FoldParcel has already split the template into pages. Print the existing pages at 100%, one PDF page per sheet.
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Page layout
A4 · 210 × 297 mm2 pagesActual size · 100%
Template 300 × 220 mm
Small grey targets align neighbouring sheets. They may appear inside the template; do not cut along them.
100 mm calibration ruler
Measure the printed 100 mm ruler before cutting.
Measure the printed line, not the screen.
Before you print
Your FoldParcel PDF already contains the pages needed for the template. Print each PDF page on one sheet. Do not use Poster to tile these pages again.
1. Match the paper to the file
Use the format selected when you exported: A4 is 210 × 297 mm; Letter is 8.5 × 11 in. If you need the other format, export the project again. Do not use Fit to adapt the page.
2. Choose Actual size
Set scaling to Actual size or 100%. Use one PDF page per sheet and single-sided printing. Turn off Fit and Shrink oversized pages. Check the preview for missing marks before printing.
3. Check the first sheet
Measure the printed 100 mm ruler with a physical ruler before you cut. Measure the printed line, not an on-screen illustration. If it is not 100 mm, correct the print settings and try again.
4. Join tiled sheets
Lay out the numbered pages in order. The example uses two A4 pages with 10 mm of duplicated artwork. Trim the indicated overlap edge, match the registration marks, and tape the sheets together. The 10 mm refers to printed overlap, not the untrimmed paper margins.
Small grey targets align neighbouring sheets. They may appear inside the template; do not cut along them.
5. Cut and fold
Check the joined outline before cutting. Cut solid outer lines, score dashed fold lines, and follow the assembly guide for your structure.
Quick fixes
Correct the print setting or file layout before modifying the template dimensions.
| Problem | What to check |
|---|---|
| Ruler is too short | Turn off Fit or Shrink and select Actual size. |
| Marks are cropped | Check paper format and printer margins. Re-export with suitable margins instead of shrinking. |
| Pages do not align | Check both pages' scale and match printed registration marks, not raw sheet edges. |
Sources and methods
Ready to make something?
Set the dimensions. Check the folds. Make a small test box.