Paper & writing
Circle-versus-ellipse scaling check
Run the named printing diagnostic and record what you actually observe.
Paper & writing
Metric and inch print-scale reference
Check a printed reference before using physical dimensions from a template. This page provides a comparison aid; it is not a certified ruler or calibration service.
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- 215.9 × 279.4 mm
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Print at actual size (100%). Check the 150 mm and 6-inch rulers with a known ruler; measure both axes of the 100 x 50 mm rectangle to check scaling and distortion.
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- Page 1 — Metric and inch print-scale reference
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Metric and inch print-scale reference / LETTER
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Use this for diagnosing output scale; do not treat the paper itself as a traceable measuring instrument.
Measure the paper, not the screen
Use a suitable physical measuring tool and record the actual result. Check both axes where the file provides references. A correct print from one viewer and driver combination does not establish every other printer’s behavior.
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A printing diagnostic, not a certified measuring instrument.
From file to finished page
- Choose the paper size loaded in your printer and open the matching PDF.
- Print at actual size and measure the 50 mm reference line before using physical measurements.
- Use the selected sheet’s printed guides and labels for the task. Choose the page or layout that matches the work instead of printing every variant.
- Keep a master copy and work on a duplicate when annotations or repeated use are required.
Printing and use notes
Make one trial on ordinary paper before using special stock or preparing a batch. No physical test result is claimed.
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Paper & writing
Duplex alignment trial sheet
Compare front and back placement in a two-sided trial. Follow this sheet’s duplex procedure rather than applying a fold-only check to a printing-alignment problem.
Paper & writing
Fold-alignment test
Compare a crease with the supplied center and mirrored marks. This is a single-sided fold-alignment check, distinct from the duplex trial sheet.