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  1. 01-14-2011, 01:42 PM #1
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    Default So how do you print the whole boxart?

    I want to print out a new box art for my Maddenn game with this...



    How do I do that so it will fit perfectly in my case. Like the default box art.

    I'm new to this stuff BTW...
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    That box isn't exactly the right size, but it should still work. Just go into photoshop or whatever program you want to use and go to print options and change the paper size to A4.

    There is a great, in-depth tutorial here: http://www.vgboxart.com/forums/showt...80-Printable-s
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    It just looks small on this forum it's actually 3230 × 2150.

    BTW, Dont they have a good step - by - step guide on printing box arts already? It seems like they would have it on this site, since this site is dedicated to box arts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by yellowboy06 View Post
    It just looks small on this forum it's actually 3230 × 2150.

    BTW, Dont they have a good step - by - step guide on printing box arts already? It seems like they would have it on this site, since this site is dedicated to box arts.
    Yeah I know. The size of a normal DVD size template is 3420x2175.

    Just make sure the size is right in the print preview or Photoshop, change the paper size to A4, use brochure paper or something similar to print on, and that's really about it.

    What program are you using?
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    If you are using Photoshop, here are the steps:
    1. Ctrl+P
    2. Change the print mode to landscape.
    3. Click "Print Settings"
    4. Click the "Printing Shortcuts" tab.
    5. Change the Paper Size to A4.
    6. Click Ok
    7. Check the box that says "Scale to Fit Media".
    8. The Print Size should be somewhere around 7.4" x 11.125" and the print resolution should be close to 300dpi.
    9. Print

    If you are using a different program let me know, but it should be basically the same steps.
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    Thank you!

    p.s. What do you think a good way to fold it perfect is (for the spine)?
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    I'm not really sure about that. I would suggest cutting it, then laying the box flat to put it in. When you close the box it should fold just fine as long as the spine lines up.
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    Also do you know what paper they use?

    Thank you!
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    Quote Originally Posted by yellowboy06 View Post
    Also do you know what paper they use?

    Thank you!
    Brochure type paper is suggested, but just about any type should work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spiderpig24 View Post
    Brochure type paper is suggested, but just about any type should work.
    Yes that is what I used at Staples and it looks very official.
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