Create a Printed Copy of Your Comic

While you can create a printed copy record without a pre-existing digital comic series, it's often helpful to have your main comic series already set up on Comcraft. This allows you to link the printed version to an established digital presence.

• If you haven't created your comic series yet (the overall title, cover, description), you can do so on the "Upload" page. This step is about defining the series, not uploading digital chapters for online reading at this stage.

Gather all the individual image files (pages) that will make up your printed comic book. These are the files you will upload specifically for the print version.

• Ensure your images are high-resolution (300 DPI is recommended for good print quality). Supported formats are typically JPG, PNG, WEBP.
• Crucial for Order: Name your image files sequentially (e.g., 01.jpg, 02.png, 03.jpg or Page_001.webp, Page_002.webp). The form will attempt to sort them by filename, and you can reorder them manually.
• These images are uploaded directly when you create the printed copy record; they are not pulled from existing digital chapters.

With your print-ready image files prepared, it's time to define the printed copy on Comcraft:

• Navigate to your personal "Library" section on Comcraft.
• Go to the &qout;My Comics" tab, and then switch to the &qout;Printed Copies" sub-tab.
• Click the "Create New Printed Copy" button. This will open a form.
• In the form, you will:
  • Select which of your existing comic series this printed version is associated with (if any).
  • Provide a specific Title for this printed edition (e.g., "My Awesome Comic - Volume 1 Deluxe Edition").
  • Choose a PDF Template (e.g., Standard A4, A5 Booklet). This defines the page size and orientation.
  • Write an optional Description for this printed copy.
  • Upload your prepared image files (pages) directly into the form. You can drag and drop to reorder them if needed.
• After filling out the form and uploading images, click &qout;Create Copy&qout;. The system will then process your images and generate a print-ready PDF based on your selected template and uploaded pages.

The final step before your comic is ready for potential printing:

• Once the printed copy record is created and the PDF is generated, you'll find it listed in the "Printed Copies" section of your library.
• You can Download and meticulously Preview the generated PDF. Check for:
  • Correct page order.
  • Image quality and clarity.
  • How images fit within the chosen template"s dimensions (margins, cropping, scaling).
  • Any layout issues.
• If you're satisfied with the PDF and have a valid shipping address updated in your profile, you can mark the printed copy as "Ready for Print" using the toggle button on its card.
• By marking this item as "Ready for Print", you confirm that your design is final and your shipping address is correct. As this is a complimentary service for our artists, we will then begin the printing and shipping process at no cost to you. Once printing begins, the order cannot be edited or canceled, so please double-check everything!