3 min read Essential Guide

The Art of
Perfect Prints

A great coloring experience starts before the first pencil stroke. We've helped thousands of artists achieve professional-quality prints at home. Here's everything we learned.

Step-by-Step Guide
All Printers
5 Min Setup
Printing Guide Illustration

Why Most Prints
Disappoint Artists

Many coloring enthusiasts experience frustration with their prints. Ink bleeding through paper, washed-out lines, wrong sizing—sound familiar?

The problem isn't your printer. It's the disconnect between digital art and physical paper. Our designs are optimized for print, but your settings need to match.

Wrong Paper Weight

Thin paper causes bleed-through, ruining your artwork

"Fit to Page" Enabled

Shrinks designs, distorts proportions, cuts borders

Draft Quality Mode

Faded lines make details impossible to color

Paper Makes All the Difference

Choose your weapon wisely—different media demand different papers

MARKER ARTISTS

110 lb Cardstock

Weight 199 GSM
Bleed Risk None
Ink Saturation Excellent

Heavy-duty thickness prevents any marker bleed. Perfect for alcohol markers, brush pens, and heavy ink applications.

Best for: Copic, Prismacolor, Ohuhu markers
FAMILY FUN

Standard Copy Paper

Weight 75 GSM
Cost Lowest
Versatility Good

Perfect for crayons, gel pens, and casual coloring sessions. Great for kids and practice pages.

Best for: Crayons, gel pens, light pencil work

Your Print
Command Center

These four settings determine 90% of your print quality. Get them right once, and save as a preset for future prints.

Pro Tip: Save these as a "Coloring Pages" preset in your printer dialog for one-click perfect prints.

Printer Settings
Print Quality Determines line crispness
Draft Normal Best
Color Mode Saves ink, darker lines
Color Grayscale
Scale Preserves original size
Fit to Page 100%
Paper Size Match your paper
Letter A4

From Download to Masterpiece

Follow this proven 5-step process used by professional colorists

01

Test Print

Print one page on regular paper in draft mode. Check alignment, margins, and overall sizing.

1 minute
02

Load Premium Paper

Feed your chosen paper one sheet at a time for best results. Adjust guides to prevent skewing.

30 seconds
03

Apply Settings

Use our recommended settings or load your saved "Coloring Pages" preset.

30 seconds
04

Let It Dry

Allow 5-10 minutes for ink to fully cure. This prevents smudging and ensures lines stay crisp.

5-10 minutes
05

Store Properly

Place flat in a folder or binder. Keep away from heat and humidity until ready to color.

Done!

Common Issues, Quick Fixes

Ink Bleeding Through

Switch to heavier paper (80+ lb)
Reduce ink density in printer settings
Place cardboard behind page when coloring

Lines Too Faint

Set quality to "Best" or "High"
Check ink/toner levels
Clean print heads if applicable

Design Cut Off

Disable "Fit to Page" option
Set scale to exactly 100%
Match paper size to document

Paper Jamming

Fan paper before loading
Don't overload the tray
Use printer's manual feed for cardstock

Paper Selection

Choose the right paper for your coloring medium

Printer Settings

Optimal settings for crisp, clean prints every time

Troubleshooting

Fix common printing issues quickly

Pro Tips

Get professional results at home

Ready to Print Your First Masterpiece?

You now have everything you need for perfect prints. Let's find your next coloring adventure.