🖨️ How to Print to PDF

Save your Nutrient Assessment results as a PDF file

💡 Why Use Browser Print?
Your browser's built-in Print to PDF creates smaller files, preserves clickable recipe links, and gives you control over paper size and scaling to fit your results perfectly.

⚙️ Recommended Print Settings

⚠️ Output Size Varies!
The ideal print settings depend on your results. If you have many recipes and missing nutrients, you may need a larger paper size or smaller scale. Experiment with the settings below to find what works best for your output.
Setting Recommended Value Notes
Paper Size Tabloid (11x17") or A3 Fits chart + table on one page. Use Letter/A4 for smaller outputs.
Scale 70-90% Adjust based on content amount. More recipes = smaller scale.
Orientation Portrait Works best for the vertical layout.
Margins Default or Minimum Minimum margins fit more content per page.
Background Graphics ON (Enabled) Required to print the colored chart and recipe images.

🖥️ Windows (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)

Chrome / Edge

  1. Press Ctrl + P to open Print dialog
  2. Set Destination to "Save as PDF"
  3. Click "More settings" to expand options
  4. Set Paper size to Tabloid or A3 (for large outputs) or Letter/A4 (for smaller outputs)
  5. Adjust Scale to 70-90% depending on content amount
  6. Enable "Background graphics" checkbox
  7. Click Save and choose where to save your PDF

Firefox

  1. Press Ctrl + P to open Print dialog
  2. Set Destination to "Save to PDF"
  3. Click "More settings"
  4. Select Paper size (Tabloid recommended for large outputs)
  5. Set Scale to a custom percentage (try 80%)
  6. Check "Print backgrounds"
  7. Click Save

🍎 macOS (Safari, Chrome, Firefox)

All Browsers on Mac

  1. Press ⌘ Cmd + P to open Print dialog
  2. Click the "PDF" dropdown in the bottom-left corner
  3. Select "Save as PDF"
  4. Click "Show Details" to see more options
  5. Set Paper Size to Tabloid or A3
  6. Adjust Scale percentage as needed
  7. Ensure "Print backgrounds and images" is checked (in browser settings)
  8. Click Save and choose location

📱 Android (Chrome, Firefox)

Chrome on Android

  1. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right
  2. Select "Share" then "Print"
  3. Tap the dropdown arrow next to the printer name
  4. Select "Save as PDF"
  5. Tap "Paper size" and choose Tabloid or A3
  6. Adjust scale if available in your Android version
  7. Tap the PDF icon (download button) to save
💡 Android Tip:
For best results on Android, use Desktop mode (tap menu → "Desktop site") before printing. This ensures the layout matches what you see on a computer.

Firefox on Android

  1. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮)
  2. Select "Page" → "Print"
  3. Choose "Save as PDF" as the printer
  4. Adjust paper size and scale in the options
  5. Tap Save

📱 iOS (iPhone/iPad - Safari, Chrome)

Safari on iOS

  1. Tap the Share button (square with arrow)
  2. Scroll down and tap "Print"
  3. On the print preview, pinch outward with two fingers to create a PDF preview
  4. Tap the Share button again on the PDF preview
  5. Choose "Save to Files" or share via your preferred app
💡 iOS Tip:
The "pinch to zoom" trick on the print preview is the key to creating a PDF on iOS. Spread two fingers apart on the preview to convert it to a shareable PDF.

Chrome on iOS

  1. Tap the Share button (square with arrow) or three-dot menu
  2. Select "Print"
  3. Pinch outward on the preview to create PDF
  4. Tap Share again and save to Files

🎯 Tips for Best Results

💡 Experiment with Settings!
The perfect settings depend on YOUR specific results:

✅ Checklist Before Printing:

🔗 Recipe Links

When you save as PDF using browser print, the recipe links remain clickable in the PDF! You can tap/click any recipe name to open it in your browser.

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