Checklist

  • Wrong scaling: confirm A4 in Page Setup and choose Actual size, not Fit to page;
  • Margins lost: uncheck "ignore print area";
  • Blank pages: extra paragraphs or section breaks at the end — show formatting marks and delete them;
  • Duplex order: select long-edge binding in the printer properties;
  • Sheet cut off: set a print area, or use Fit sheet on one page.

Saving paper

Always use Print Preview to confirm pagination; draft with two pages per sheet, duplex and greyscale.