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How to Print a Blank Puzzle

The prevalence of advanced printing and graphic editing software has allowed computer users a new amount of freedom and possibility with regards to old diversionary classics such as jigsaw puzzles. Internet users can now download free blank puzzle templates and print them, allowing them to add their own artwork to make a customized puzzle. With just a printer and free native image viewing software, puzzle fans can be creating their own jigsaw pieces within minutes.

Things You'll Need

Printer with updated software and drivers
Digital image viewing software such as Picture and Fax Viewer or Preview

Instructions

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  Use one of the links in the "Resources" section to download the template for your blank puzzle or do a Web search for "blank puzzle templates" and find your own. To download image files from the Web, select "File > Save As" from your browser's menu bar. Select a save destination and file name in the resulting dialog box.
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  Open your blank puzzle template using your default image viewer.
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  Select "File > Print" from your image viewing program's menu bar. Set your preferred quality settings and set the color settings to grayscale or black and white to make sure you have a good contrast for the lines on your jigsaw pieces.

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