North Hollywood Elementary Yearbook

How to save and submit your yearbook to a book printing service

Step 1 — Generate the PDF

1. Click the Print / Save as PDF button at the top of this page (or use your browser's print shortcut: Ctrl+P on Windows/Linux, ⌘P on Mac).
2. In the print dialog, set the Destination (or Printer) to "Save as PDF".
3. Apply these settings for book-quality output:
   • Paper size: US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) — commonly used for yearbooks and accepted by most print services
   • Scale: 100% (do not check "Fit to page")
   • Margins: None (margins are already built into this page)
   • Background graphics: ✅ Enabled — required so background colors print
   • Headers and footers: Disabled (uncheck if your browser adds page numbers automatically)
4. Click Save. Your PDF will download.

For the sharpest portraits, make sure your original photos are at least 300 dpi (pixels per inch). Print quality depends on the resolution of your source images — higher-resolution photos will reproduce much more clearly in the finished book.

Step 2 — Choose a book printing service

Several print-on-demand services accept uploaded PDFs with no minimum order:

• Lulu.com — Free to set up. Upload a PDF, choose binding (perfect-bound or coil), and order as few or as many copies as you need. Accepts US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), RGB color PDF.
• Blurb — Offers 8.5 × 11 in magazine and book formats. Upload via their PDF upload tool. Accepts RGB PDF; they recommend PDF/X-1a for color accuracy.
• Printing for Less — Professional print shop with volume pricing. Good for larger orders (20+ copies).

Step 3 — Submit to Lulu (example walkthrough)

1. Create a free account at lulu.com.
2. Click "Create" → "Print Book".
3. Choose your specifications:
   • Size: 8.5 × 11 in
   • Binding: Perfect Bound (square spine, looks most like a real yearbook) or Coil Bound (lies flat when open)
   • Paper: Standard Color (60 lb) or Premium Color (70 lb) for richer photos
   • Cover: Matte or Glossy — glossy is traditional for yearbooks
4. Upload the PDF you generated in Step 1 as the interior file.
5. Design or upload a cover image for the front and back cover (Lulu provides a cover creator tool).
6. Preview, set your price (or order at cost for the school), and add to cart.
7. Lulu prints and ships directly to you, typically within 5–10 business days.

Tips for the best results

• Page count: Most print services require an even number of pages. If your PDF has an odd number of pages, add a blank page at the end.
• Bleed: This PDF uses a 0.75 in safe margin on all sides — well within the bleed requirements for standard print services.
• Proof first: Order one copy to check color and quality before ordering in bulk.
• Color mode: This PDF uses RGB color. Lulu and Blurb accept RGB; if your service requires CMYK, you can convert the PDF using Adobe Acrobat or a free tool such as ilovepdf.com.
• Font embedding: When you print to PDF from Chrome or Firefox, all fonts are automatically embedded — no extra steps needed.