How to print a3 on the A4 printer

Most users have standard printers in their home use, which by default print documents maximum to A4 format. However, sometimes there may be a need to print the project more, for example, A3 format. In this case, you will have to resort to additional program options to put the contents of several sheets, and then fold them into a single picture. It was about performing this task with various methods we want to talk further.

Print A3 format documents on the A4 printer

Almost all users for working with documents use special software, such as text editors or tools for viewing PDF. The functionality of such software always includes a special tool, which allows you to smash a large image into several small, evenly dividing them by sheets of the desired format. Depending on the file format and user preferences, the solution may be different, let's consider in detail them.

Method 1: Programs for working with files

As you know, most documents are stored in text format or in PDF, and each on the computer has the appropriate Microsoft Word editor or the same OpenOffice, as well as a means for interacting with PDF type Foxit Reader. Consider the procedure for setting up A3 printing on A4 using known to many Adobe Acrobat Reader:

1. Open the desired file and go to print by clicking on the appropriate button as a printer.



2. To begin with, specify the active device, because when you retain all the current settings are reset.



3. Move to the "Poster" section to start setting the printout parameters.



4. Here, specify the scale and check the location of the parts of the picture on the sheets using the preview means.



5. Send a document to print by clicking on the appropriate button.

Image processing may occupy a sufficiently large amount of time, which primarily depends on the power of the computer. At the end of the seal, take the finished sheets and fold them in the correct order, after fixing with your handicrafts.

Above, we also mentioned the Word text editor. There, too, there is a similar function, but it is configured a little differently. All the necessary information on this topic can be found in a separate material, while turning on the link below.

Read more: Print documents in Microsoft Word

Method 2: Programs for creating posters

There are special applications from third-party developers who are focused on creating posters, posters and their further processing. In many, such programs have a print preparation tool, where the user manually sets the size, the number of sheets and the paper format. Let's consider the principle of work on the example of Posteriza:

1. Run the application and proceed to the creation or opening of the poster.



2. Make sure that all work on the project is finished, and if not, refine it using the built-in functional.



3. Move into the Size tab.



4. Here, specify the scale and paper parameters in accordance with your requirements.



5. If the selected printer does not suit you, change it through the "Printer Settings" item.



6. When the settings are completed, proceed to print.



7. Make sure the configuration is correct and run the operation.

In addition, we can offer to familiarize yourself with other similar software if Posteriza does not suit you for any reason. In the material below, you will find reviews for all popular solutions for creating and pressing posters.

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You have been familiar with the printing methods of A3 documents on the A4 printer, it remains only to choose the optimal method, and upon completion of the printout, connect all sheets and prepare them for further work.