How to configure print settings in Zoho Backstage

Configuring print settings

Set up how event participant badges are arranged on the PDF document that will be printed, so that document space is used efficiently with minimum wastage. Preview each badge with actual participant details in Backstage to see if every element is in placed optimally, then finalize the design before printing. Doing this before printing will reduce the necessity for post-printing corrections.



  1. Switch to the Manage dashboard using the toggle button in the top-right corner of the Event Console.
  2. Click the Overview tab.
  3. Click the View designs link in the BadgeUp card. The Badge designs page will be displayed with all the badges you've created so far.
  4. Click a badge template. The details of the badge template will be displayed.
    1. Alternatively, click the menu for a badge and select the Info option.
  5. Click the Customize Layout button in the Badge PDF settings area. The Layout settings pop-up will appear with more options on the left, and a preview on the right.
  6. Set the paper size, which is the size of the physical document that will be printed.
    Note: If the Same as card option is selected for the paper size, you will only need to set up the front and back arrangement, fold type, and sort by options, as shown in the following steps.
  7. Select an orientation for the print paper.
  8. Select an option in the Cutting mark area to show marks on the preview to facilitate easier cutting after printing.
    1. Select For group if you want the mark to be visible only in the edges of the page.
    2. Select For individual if you want the mark to be visible around each badge.
    3. Select None if you don't want any cutting mark to be seen on the printed document.
  9. Enter or choose a number for column spacing and row spacing in the Spacing area.
    Note: This option will only be visible if you select None for the cutting mark.
  10. Choose an option for the front and back arrangement for the faces of the badge.
    1. If you select the Separate page option, enable the Mirror back side checkbox to align the badge front and back to each other on either side of one paper, if needed.
    2. If you select the Side by side option, select an option in the Fold type area.
  11. Use the Sort by option to arrange the badges in the document.
  12. Set the margin measurements for the print paper.
  13. Use the arrow button at the bottom of the preview in the right pane, to view other badges in that role.
  14. Click Done.
 
Note:
  1. The options available for layout settings will differ based on the role you are creating the badge for.
  2. The Front and back arrangement and the Mirror back side options will only appear if you have created the back faces for badges.
  3. Printing both faces of each badge onto one paper using the Mirror back side option can help you accurately cut out each badge at one go instead of printing and cutting badge fronts and backs separately and then adhering both faces together post printing.

After you've previewed the badge template's design, you can download a sample. When you're all set, you can generate one or multiple badges. After your files are generated and ready, you can download them as a PDF file to print later.