Installation & Setup

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Installing the Plugin

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Step 1: Find the Plugin

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Direct Installation Link

Install from Figma Community

Click here to install Print for Figma directly

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Opening the Plugin

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Method 1: Resources Panel

1. Click the Resources icon in the toolbar (or press Shift + I)
2. Go to the Plugins tab
3. Find “Printify | Print for Figma” in your installed plugins
4. Click to run

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Method 2: Quick Actions

1. Press Cmd/Ctrl + / to open Quick Actions
2. Type “Print for Figma” or “Printify”
3. Press Enter to run

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Method 3: Right-Click Menu

1. Right-click on any frame or canvas
2. Go to Plugins
3. Select “Printify | Print for Figma”

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First Time Setup

When you first open the plugin, you’ll see a welcome screen with options to:

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Free Version

• 5 Trial Exports: Test all features with 5 free PDF exports
• Full Feature Access: Try CMYK conversion, bleed, crop marks, and all other features
• No Credit Card: Start immediately without payment information

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Pro Version

• Unlimited Exports: No limits on PDF generation
• Advanced Features: ICC profiles, spot colors, custom color mapping
• Priority Support: Same-day email support
• Pricing: $8/month or$72/year (save 25%)

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Interface Overview

The plugin interface consists of several main sections:

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1. Document Tab

Configure document settings:

• Page size and orientation
• Bleed settings
• Crop marks and guides
• Multi-page options

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2. Color Tab

Manage color conversion:

• RGB to CMYK conversion
• ICC profile selection
• Spot color settings
• Color mapping

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3. Export Tab

Control export settings:

• DPI/Resolution
• Image compression
• PDF format
• File naming

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4. DPI Check Tab

Verify image quality:

• Check all images in your design
• See effective DPI values
• Get optimization recommendations

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5. Presets

Save and load settings:

• Create custom presets
• Use built-in templates
• Share presets with team

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System Requirements

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Permissions

The plugin requires the following permissions:

Permission	Purpose	Why Needed
Read file content	Access your designs	To process images and text for PDF export
Export images	Generate PDFs	To create print-ready output files
Network access	Upload settings	To save presets and check for updates

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Verifying Installation

To confirm the plugin is installed correctly:

1. Open any Figma file
2. Create a simple frame (press F and click-drag)
3. Open Print for Figma
4. You should see the plugin interface load

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Updating the Plugin

Figma automatically updates plugins, but you can manually check for updates:

1. Open the plugin
2. Look for an update notification banner (if available)
3. Click “Update” to install the latest version

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Troubleshooting Installation

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Plugin Won’t Load

If the plugin doesn’t open:

1. Refresh Figma: Close and reopen Figma completely
2. Clear Cache:
   • Desktop: Help > Troubleshooting > Clear cache and restart
   • Browser: Clear browser cache and cookies
3. Reinstall: Remove and reinstall the plugin from Community

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Missing Features

If some features appear missing:

• Check Version: Make sure you have the latest plugin version
• Pro Features: Some features require Pro subscription
• Browser Issues: Try the Figma Desktop app if using browser

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Performance Issues

If the plugin is slow:

• File Size: Large files (>100MB) may take longer to process
• Memory: Close other applications to free up RAM
• Image Count: Files with 50+ high-res images may need more time

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Getting Help

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Next Steps

Now that you’ve installed Print for Figma, you’re ready to:

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