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How to Print a Recipe
Need a paper copy of your recipe for the kitchen? Recipio lets you download a clean, beautifully formatted PDF of any saved recipe that's perfect for printing.
🚀 Quick Start
- Open any recipe: Navigate to the recipe you want to print
- Click "Print Recipe": Look for the printer icon button near the top of the page
- Download the PDF: A cleanly formatted PDF will download to your device
- Print it: Open the PDF and print from your computer or phone
📄 What's Included in the PDF
✨ Your printed recipe includes:
- Recipe title
- Prep time, cook time, and servings (when available)
- AI-generated recipe summary
- Complete ingredient list with quantities and preparation notes
- Step-by-step cooking instructions
- Recipe tags for easy reference
📱 Finding the Print Button
The "Print Recipe" button is located in the recipe header area:
On Desktop:
- • Look for the button in the top-right area of the recipe
- • It shows a printer icon with "Print Recipe" text
- • Click it to instantly download the PDF
On Mobile:
- • The button shows a printer icon with "Print"
- • Tap to download the PDF to your device
- • Open with your PDF viewer to print
🖨️ Printing Tips
📐 Paper Size
PDFs are formatted for standard US Letter size paper (8.5" × 11"). Most recipes fit on 1-2 pages.
🎨 Black & White Friendly
The PDF is designed to look great even when printed in black and white, saving you ink!
📁 Save for Later
Keep the PDF on your device or in cloud storage for offline access to your favorite recipes.
🔧 Troubleshooting
PDF won't download?
- Check your browser: Make sure pop-ups aren't blocked for Recipio
- Try a different browser: Some browsers handle downloads differently
- Check Downloads folder: The file may have downloaded to your default location
Missing content in PDF?
- Make sure the recipe has finished processing (AI may still be working on new recipes)
- Check that ingredients and instructions are saved in the recipe
- Try refreshing the page and downloading again
💡 Pro Tip: Print your recipes and keep them in a binder for a personalized, offline cookbook you can use anytime!