tools you'll need

  • paper

    this comes down to personal preference, but i recommend something thin but pen friendly to avoid bulkiness. rhodia has some great paper and is very affordable.

  • cutter

    a paper trimmer is the easiest tool to cut quickly and cleanly.

    i use the We R Memory Keepers lilac Mini Guillotine, but I've also heard good things about fiskars.

  • puncher

    a high-quality hole punch. i use the rapesco adjustable because it lets you punch in different sizes and i find it very smooth.

how to print

follow these steps to print your planner inserts!

method a: cut first, print later

  1. load your pre-cut paper into the printer and open the insert file on your software of choice, but not a browser.
  2. set paper size in your printer settings to match your insert size (see measurements below).
  3. select "actual size" or "100% scale."
  4. print, punch, and done!

method b: print first, cut later

  1. load your paper into the printer and open the insert file on your software of choice, but not a browser.
  2. set paper size to match your paper's (e.g., a4).
  3. select "actual size" or "100% scale."
  4. print the file.
  5. cut along the lines.
  6. punch and done!

insert measurements

standard

  • A4: 210 x 297 mm
  • A5: 148 x 210 mm
  • A6: 105 x 148 mm

filofax

  • personal: 95 x 171 mm
  • pocket: 81 x 120 mm

franklin covey

  • classic: 140 x 216 mm
  • compact: 108 x 172 mm
  • pocket: 89 x 153 mm