Printing Guide

Everything you need to know about printing your scavenger hunt cards

$1-3
Cost per hunt
300 DPI
Print resolution
4×6"
Recommended size
1

Export Your Cards

After creating your hunt in QuestMaker:

  • Go to your hunt's export page
  • Choose "4×6 Grid" export format (recommended)
  • Download the ZIP file containing all your cards
2

Choose a Photo Lab

We recommend these photo labs for best results:

🏆 Costco Photo Center (Best Value)

Price: $0.17 per 4×6 print

Upload online or print in-store. Membership required. Excellent quality and lowest price!

⚡ Walgreens Photo (Fastest)

Price: $0.25-0.35 per 4×6 print

Same-day pickup in 1 hour. Great if you need cards quickly!

📦 Shutterfly (Best for Bulk)

Price: $0.09 per print + shipping

Ships in 1-3 business days. Frequent coupon codes available!

3

Upload & Order

At the photo lab website or kiosk:

⚠️ IMPORTANT PRINT SETTINGS

  • • Select 4×6 inch print size
  • • Choose Glossy or Matte paper
  • • Turn OFF "Auto-Enhance" or "Color Correction"
  • • Select "Fit to Frame" or "No Crop"
  • Upload your PNG files (one per location)
  • Order quantity: 1 print per card
  • Complete checkout and schedule pickup/delivery
4

Trim Cards (Optional)

If you used 4×6 grid format, trim cards to trading card size:

  • Use scissors or paper trimmer
  • Follow the cut guides (dotted lines) on each card
  • Final card size: 2.5" × 3.5" (standard trading card)
5

Laminate (Optional)

For durability and reusability:

  • Home laminator: Use 3-5 mil laminating pouches
  • Office stores: Staples, FedEx Office offer laminating (~$2-3 per page)
  • Not necessary: Photo lab glossy prints are durable enough for one-time use

Common Printing Problems

Cards look blurry or pixelated

→ Make sure "Auto-Enhance" is OFF. Our cards are already optimized at 300 DPI.

Colors look wrong

→ Turn OFF auto color correction. Use "Print as is" setting.

Cards are cropped

→ Select "Fit to Frame" or "No Crop" option when ordering.

📋 Quick Reference

Print Specifications:

  • • Size: 4×6 inches
  • • Resolution: 300 DPI (built-in)
  • • Paper: Glossy or Matte
  • • Format: PNG files

Estimated Costs:

  • • 6-card hunt at Costco: ~$1.02
  • • 6-card hunt at Walgreens: ~$1.50
  • • 6-card hunt at Shutterfly: ~$0.54 + ship
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