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Printing & coloring tips
Short, practical guidance for getting a clean print and a manageable coloring session — at the kitchen table, in a homeschool day, or during quiet classroom time.
Printer settings
- Print library pages from the coloring-page screen, or download the PNG and open it in your usual print dialog.
- Choose portrait orientation and US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) when that option appears.
- Start with “Fit to page” or 100% scale — avoid settings that shrink the page into a small corner of the sheet.
- Turn off headers, footers, and background graphics in the browser print dialog so only the artwork prints.
Paper choices
- Plain white US Letter printer paper works well for crayons and colored pencils.
- Slightly heavier paper (around 24 lb / 90 gsm) helps if you expect heavy marker use or want fewer wrinkles.
- Printable Packs arrive as a PDF prepared for the same letter size — use the same paper stock for a consistent set.
Avoid clipped or skewed pages
- If edges look cut off, check that the printer is not set to a narrow margin or “actual size” on a page that needs “fit.”
- Confirm the paper tray is loaded with letter paper, not a smaller size still selected in the driver.
- On mobile, use the site’s Print control or download the PNG and print from a computer when phone print options crop the image.
Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
- Crayons — sturdy for younger hands and large open areas.
- Colored pencils — helpful for finer lines and quieter detail work.
- Markers — bold color coverage; prefer washable markers when spills are likely, and place scrap paper underneath.
- Offer what you have at home. The “right” tool is the one that keeps the session calm and enjoyable.
Protect the surface beneath marker pages
- Slip a few sheets of scrap paper or cardboard under the page before using markers.
- Keep caps on when not in use, and wipe the table when you finish.
- Let marker pages dry flat before stacking them into a folder or backpack.
Adapting an activity
- Library pages may show an age group as a rough complexity cue — treat it as a hint, not a rule. Choose by interest and patience that day.
- Short sessions are fine. One page started together can be more useful than a long unfinished stack.
- If a page feels too detailed, pick a simpler subject from the same shelf, or try Custom Create for a different idea.
Saving or displaying finished artwork
- Clip finished pages to a fridge board, string, or simple folder so they stay flat.
- Photograph favorites if you want a digital keepsake without keeping every sheet.
- Recycle extras when you are ready — the printable file remains available to print again.