How to print an AlternateHistory.com story from a PDF

You can print an AlternateHistory.com story for personal reading by downloading it as a PDF with WP Downloader. Open the file on your phone or computer, then use your device’s print option. A PDF keeps a fixed page layout, which makes it suitable for printing.

Download the story as a PDF

WP Downloader is a free web tool, and you do not need to install anything. It collects the threadmarked chapters from an AlternateHistory.com story thread into one book.

Open the AlternateHistory.com downloader.
Copy the story thread’s URL. It should look similar to this:

https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/some-story-name.123456/

Paste the link into WP Downloader.
Sign in to Discord when prompted. PDF downloads require a free Discord sign-in.
Choose whether to include the story’s images.
Select PDF and download the file.

For AlternateHistory.com, WP Downloader downloads the whole story. It collects the chapters marked with threadmarks instead of including every reply in the forum thread. You cannot download a single chapter or a list.

If the story is available only to AlternateHistory.com members, you can sign in with your account for that site. WP Downloader can then fetch material your account is allowed to read. It does not bypass locked content, paywalls, or other access restrictions.

For a broader walkthrough, read how to download AlternateHistory.com stories.

Check the PDF before printing

Open the PDF and check a few pages before printing. Make sure the chapters you expected are present and that any images you included appear correctly.

This is especially helpful with a long story because it gives you a chance to find an incomplete download or an unwanted print setting before using a lot of paper.

If the author adds more threadmarked chapters later, download the story again to make a new copy. WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an existing book.

Print from a computer

Open the PDF in your usual PDF reader or browser and choose Print. Select your printer, then review the preview.

Check these settings before printing:

Page range, especially if you want only part of the story
One-sided or two-sided printing
Color or black-and-white output
Paper size and page orientation
Number of copies

The names of these controls vary by computer, PDF reader, and printer. Use the preview to check that the text fits the page and that there are no unexpected blank pages.

Long forum stories can produce lengthy PDFs. You can choose a smaller page range and print the story in sections if you do not need the whole book on paper at once.

Print from a phone or tablet

Save the PDF somewhere you can open it on your phone or tablet. Open it in an app that supports PDF printing, then use the app’s Share or Print option.

Select an available printer and check the page range, paper size, color, and two-sided settings. Depending on your device and app, the print command may be in a sharing or options menu.

If your phone cannot find the printer or does not provide the settings you need, move the PDF to a computer and print it from there.

Use a print shop

You can also take the PDF to a print shop. Save it somewhere you can access while ordering, then tell the shop which pages you want and whether to print on one or both sides of the paper.

Check the page count and print settings before approving the order. Print the story only for your own personal reading. Do not sell the printed copy or distribute copies to anyone else.

If you prefer to keep the story digital, see the guides for sending AlternateHistory.com stories to Kindle or reading AlternateHistory.com stories on Kobo.

FAQ

Can I print an AlternateHistory.com story with WP Downloader?

Yes. Download the story as a PDF, open the file in an app that supports PDFs, and use the app’s print option.

Is the PDF download free?

WP Downloader is free. EPUB downloads are available to everyone, while PDF downloads require a free Discord sign-in.

Does WP Downloader include every forum reply?

No. It collects the threadmarked chapters into one book without including every post in the discussion.

Can I download just one chapter to print?

No. WP Downloader downloads whole AlternateHistory.com stories only. Once you open the PDF, you can select the pages you want in the print settings.

May I sell or share printed copies?

No. Print the PDF at home or through a print shop for your own personal reading only. Do not sell or distribute the printed story.