About the Print Feature
In Reading Forest, you can print the contents of the currently open reading notes. Use this feature when you want to keep your notes and reading records on paper.
How to Print
From Menu
File → Print
Keyboard Shortcut
Printing Steps
- Open the reading notes you want to print
- Click [File]→[Print] (or press )
- The browser's print dialog will appear
- Select a printer and adjust settings as needed
- Click the "Print" button
The print dialog shows a preview of what will be printed. Check the preview before printing.
Print Settings Tips
Paper Size
You can select the paper size in the print dialog. A4 is commonly used.
Orientation
Choose between portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) depending on your content.
Color / Black & White
Choose between color or black & white printing. Black & white is recommended to save ink.
To save ink, uncheck "Background graphics" in your browser's print settings to print without background colors.
What Gets Printed
The print feature prints the contents of the currently displayed reading notes:
- Book Information - Title, author, etc.
- Notes - All notes and quotes you've added
- Reading Records - Reading progress and thoughts
The layout is automatically adjusted for printing to be more readable than on screen. Unnecessary buttons and menus are not printed.
Save as PDF
Instead of printing on paper, you can save as a PDF file.
- Click [File]→[Print] (or press )
- In the print dialog, select "Save as PDF" or "Microsoft Print to PDF" as the printer
- Click "Save"
- Specify the file name and location to save
PDF files are great for sharing via email, reading on smartphones, or long-term storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: The print dialog doesn't appear
Your popup blocker may be enabled. Allow popups from the Reading Forest site (allisone.co.jp) in your browser settings.
Q: The printout looks different from the screen
The print layout may differ from the screen display. Check the print preview before printing.
Q: I only want to print specific pages
You can specify a page range in the "Pages" setting of the print dialog.
Q: The cover image doesn't print
Check "Background graphics" in your browser's print settings. This will include cover images in the printout.