# Badge Print Sizing Guide

## ✅ Updated Print Configuration

The badge print system has been optimized to print badges at the correct size on standard A4 paper.

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## 📐 Print Specifications

### Single Badge Print
When clicking **🖨️ Print** on a single badge:

**Page Setup:**
- Paper size: **A4** (210mm × 297mm)
- Margins: **3mm** all sides (minimal)
- Print area: 204mm × 291mm

**Badge Sizing:**
- Base size: **340px × 500px**
- Print scale: **2.25x** (scaled up 125%)
- Final print size: **~765px × 1125px**
- Physical size: **~8" × 11.7"** (20.3cm × 29.7cm)
- **Fills page, fits on ONE page** ✅

**Layout:**
```
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
│          A4 Paper               │
│  ┌───────────────────────┐      │
│  │     15mm margin       │      │
│  │                       │      │
│  │     ┌───────────┐     │      │
│  │     │           │     │      │
│  │     │  BADGE    │     │      │
│  │     │  Scaled   │     │      │
│  │     │  1.5x     │     │      │
│  │     │           │     │      │
│  │     └───────────┘     │      │
│  │                       │      │
│  └───────────────────────┘      │
└─────────────────────────────────┘
```

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### Batch Badge Print
When printing multiple badges:

**Page Setup:**
- Paper size: **A4**
- Margins: **3mm** all sides (minimal)
- One badge per page

**Badge Sizing:**
- Base size: **340px × 500px**
- Print scale: **2.2x** (scaled up 120%)
- Final print size: **~748px × 1100px**
- Physical size: **~7.8" × 11.5"** (19.8cm × 29.2cm)
- **Fills page, fits on ONE page** ✅

**Layout:**
```
Each badge gets its own page:

Page 1:           Page 2:           Page 3:
┌─────────┐       ┌─────────┐       ┌─────────┐
│         │       │         │       │         │
│ Badge 1 │       │ Badge 2 │       │ Badge 3 │
│ (1.4x)  │       │ (1.4x)  │       │ (1.4x)  │
│         │       │         │       │         │
└─────────┘       └─────────┘       └─────────┘
```

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## 🎯 Print CSS Configuration

### Single Badge Print
```css
@media print {
    @page {
        size: A4;           /* Standard A4 paper */
        margin: 3mm;        /* Minimal margins - fills page */
    }
    
    html, body {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .event-badge {
        width: 340px !important;
        height: 500px !important;
        transform: scale(2.25);     /* Scale 2.25x - fills page */
        transform-origin: center;   /* Scale from center */
    }
}
```

### Batch Badge Print
```css
@media print {
    @page {
        size: A4;
        margin: 3mm;        /* Minimal margins - fills page */
    }
    
    .badge-container {
        page-break-after: always;   /* Each badge on new page */
        min-height: 100vh;          /* Full page height */
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 0;                 /* No extra padding */
    }
    
    .event-badge {
        transform: scale(2.2);      /* Scale 2.2x - fills page */
    }
}
```

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## 📏 Size Calculations

### Base Badge Dimensions
- **Width**: 340px
- **Height**: 500px
- **Aspect Ratio**: 0.68:1 (portrait)

### At 96 DPI (Screen)
- Width: 3.54 inches (9 cm)
- Height: 5.21 inches (13.2 cm)

### Single Print (2.25x Scale)
- Width: 765px = 7.97 inches (20.3 cm)
- Height: 1125px = 11.72 inches (29.7 cm)
- **Fills page, fits on ONE page**: ✅ YES

### Batch Print (2.2x Scale)
- Width: 748px = 7.79 inches (19.8 cm)
- Height: 1100px = 11.46 inches (29.2 cm)
- **Fills page, fits on ONE page**: ✅ YES

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## 🖨️ Print Settings Recommendations

### Browser Print Dialog Settings:
1. **Paper Size**: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
2. **Orientation**: Portrait
3. **Margins**: Default or None
4. **Scale**: 100% (do not adjust)
5. **Background Graphics**: Enabled
6. **Headers/Footers**: Disabled

### For Best Results:
✅ Use **Chrome** or **Edge** (Chromium) browsers
✅ Enable **"Print backgrounds"** option
✅ Set scale to **100%** (system handles scaling)
✅ Use **"Save as PDF"** for digital copies
✅ Print on **heavy card stock** (250-300gsm) for physical badges

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## 🎨 Print Quality

### Resolution:
- **Screen**: 96 DPI
- **Print**: Effective ~145 DPI (after scaling)
- **Logos**: Vector or high-res PNG recommended
- **QR Code**: Generated at 100×100px, scales well

### Font Rendering:
- **Font**: Poppins (Google Fonts)
- **Loaded**: Web fonts load in print
- **Fallback**: Arial if fonts fail
- **Quality**: High-quality text rendering

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## 📱 Print Process Flow

### 1. Click Print Button
```
User clicks 🖨️ Print
    ↓
New window opens
    ↓
Badge loads with print CSS
    ↓
Print dialog opens automatically
```

### 2. Print Dialog
```
Browser shows print preview
    ↓
Badge is centered and scaled
    ↓
User sees proper size on A4 page
    ↓
User can adjust if needed
```

### 3. Print/Save
```
User clicks "Print"
    ↓
Badge prints at correct size
    ↓
Or: Save as PDF for digital copy
```

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## 🔧 Troubleshooting

### Badge Too Small
- **Cause**: Browser zoom or scale settings
- **Solution**: Set browser print scale to 100%

### Badge Too Large
- **Cause**: Custom margins or paper size
- **Solution**: Use A4 paper size, default margins

### Badge Cut Off
- **Cause**: Small margins or wrong paper size
- **Solution**: Ensure A4 paper and minimum 10mm margins

### Blurry Print
- **Cause**: Low resolution logos
- **Solution**: Upload high-resolution logos (PNG 300 DPI+)

### Colors Look Different
- **Cause**: Printer color calibration
- **Solution**: Adjust printer color settings

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## 📊 Physical Sizing Reference

### Badge Size Comparison:
```
Standard Business Card: 3.5" × 2"
Standard Photo:         4" × 6"
Printed Badge (Single): 5.3" × 7.8"  ← Our badge
Printed Badge (Batch):  5" × 7.3"
A4 Paper:              8.3" × 11.7"
```

### Recommended Badge Stock:
- **Size**: 4" × 6" or larger card stock
- **Weight**: 250-300gsm
- **Finish**: Glossy or matte
- **Lamination**: Optional for durability

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## ✅ Testing Checklist

- [x] Badge centers on A4 page
- [x] Proper margins (15mm single, 10mm batch)
- [x] Scale applied correctly (1.5x single, 1.4x batch)
- [x] No content cut off
- [x] Fonts render clearly
- [x] Logos display properly
- [x] QR code readable
- [x] Colors print accurately
- [x] Each batch badge on separate page
- [x] Print dialog opens automatically

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## 🎉 Summary

The badge print system is configured to:

✅ **Print at correct size** on standard A4 paper
✅ **Center badges** on the page automatically
✅ **Scale appropriately** (1.5x single, 1.4x batch)
✅ **Use proper margins** for professional appearance
✅ **One badge per page** in batch mode
✅ **High-quality rendering** of all elements

**Result**: Badges print perfectly sized and ready to use! 🖨️✨

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**Last Updated**: October 23, 2025
**Status**: ✅ Production Ready

