How to print JPEG Apothecary Kindle inserts (correct scale and finish)

Printing JPEG Apothecary Kindle inserts so they fit properly is mostly about a few simple settings and a careful cut. Follow the steps below to keep the insert at the correct scale and make a clean finished piece that slips between your Kindle and a clear Kindle case.

What you’ll need

• 8.5 x 11 inch photo paper
• Printer
• Scissors or a paper trimmer
• Clear Kindle case (for final placement)

Print settings to use

1. Set the paper to 8.5 x 11 inches and choose portrait orientation.
2. Print at Actual Size or 100%. Do NOT use Fill, Fit to Page, Scale to Fit, or any automatic scaling option that enlarges or reduces the image.

Why this matters: Using anything other than Actual Size / 100% can make the insert print too large or too small for the intended fit between a Kindle and a clear case.

Cutting the printed insert

Current JPEG Apothecary Kindle inserts are intended for hand cutting only. You may use scissors or a paper trimmer to cut the printed insert. No adhesive is required—the finished insert is placed between the Kindle and a clear Kindle case.

Troubleshooting common printing problems

• If the insert prints too large or at the wrong scale, check that you didn’t accidentally select Fill, Fit to Page, Scale to Fit, or another automatic scaling option. Switch to Actual Size / 100% and try again.
• If the printed image looks cropped, confirm the orientation is set to portrait, and the paper size is 8.5 x 11 inches.
• If the cut edge is uneven, try using a straight-edge paper trimmer for a cleaner finish.

Final placement

After cutting, place the finished insert between the Kindle and a clear Kindle case. No adhesive is required.

If you follow the print, cut, and placement steps above, your JPEG Apothecary Kindle insert should fit as intended.