How to Print Your Fingering Chart Poster
A few quick things to check before you print, so your poster comes out crisp, correctly sized, and ready to hang.
Before You Print
- ✓ Print at Actual Size. Always choose “Actual Size” or “100%” in your print settings — never “Fit to Page” or “Shrink to Fit,” which will scale the poster down to whatever paper is loaded.
- ✓ Check the page size. The file is built at 36″ x 24″ (approximately 91.5 x 61 cm). Confirm this in your PDF viewer’s document properties before sending it anywhere to print.
- ✓ Resolution. The file is set at a resolution that prints crisp at full size — posters are viewed from a few feet away, so no extra prep is needed here.
- ✓ Color mode. RGB works fine for most consumer print shops. If a shop specifically asks for a print-ready CMYK file, let them know and they can typically convert it on their end.
Step-by-Step
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Download the PDF
Click the download link and save the fingering chart PDF to your device.
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Confirm the page size
Open the file and check its document properties — it should show 36 x 24 in (approximately 91.5 x 61 cm).
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Choose where to print
Take it to a local print shop, upload it to an online poster printing service, or tile-print it at home. This size isn’t a standard stock size outside the US and Canada, so ask for a custom-size print rather than a standard “poster” size.
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Select “Actual Size” in print settings
This is the step people miss most, anywhere in the world.
Always choose “Actual Size” or “100%” — never “Fit to Page.” -
Pick your paper
Matte poster paper is the standard, affordable choice. Ask about semi-gloss or photo paper for a nicer finish if you want to spend a bit more.
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Pick up or have it shipped
In-store orders are usually ready same-day; online poster services typically ship within a few days, longer for international shipping.
Where to Print, by Region
Online poster printing services (such as Printful, Posterjack, or CanvasPop) and home-printer tiling work the same everywhere. For a local print shop, here are some well-known options by region:
USA
- FedEx Office
- Staples
- Office Depot / OfficeMax
- The UPS Store
Canada
- Staples Canada
- London Drugs
- The UPS Store
United Kingdom
- Snappy Snaps
- Rymans
- instantprint.co.uk
Australia
- Officeworks
- Snap Printing
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