How to Print a Story From The Sietch Using a PDF

To print a story from The Sietch for personal reading, download it as a PDF with WP Downloader and use your device’s print option. PDF keeps the page layout fixed, which makes it suitable for printing.

Download the story as a PDF

WP Downloader is a free web tool, with nothing to install. It collects the threadmarked chapters from a story thread on The Sietch and combines them into one book.

1. Open the The Sietch downloader.
2. Copy the URL of the story thread. It should look similar to this:

https://www.the-sietch.com/index.php?threads/some-story-name.123456/

3. Paste the story URL into WP Downloader.
4. Choose PDF as the output format.
5. Sign in with Discord when prompted. PDF downloads require a free Discord sign-in.
6. Choose whether to include the story’s images.
7. Download and save the finished PDF.

For The Sietch, WP Downloader downloads the whole story rather than individual chapters or lists. The book contains the threadmarked chapters, not every reply in the forum discussion.

Public stories do not require a The Sietch account. If a story is available only to members, you can sign in with an account that already has access. WP Downloader uses your credentials only to fetch the story you requested. It does not bypass paywalls, locked chapters, or age restrictions.

The Discord sign-in used for PDF downloads is separate from an optional The Sietch sign-in. Support for The Sietch was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader licensed under Apache-2.0.

For more details, see how to download stories from The Sietch.

Print the PDF from a computer

1. Open the saved PDF in a browser or PDF reader.
2. Choose the Print command.
3. Select your printer.
4. Review the page range, number of copies, paper size, orientation, color, and double-sided options.
5. Check the preview.
6. Start printing.

To print only part of the story, choose a page range in the print window. Check the PDF page numbers in the preview before starting the job.

Double-sided printing can use less paper for a long story. The available controls and their names depend on your printer and PDF reader.

Print the PDF from a phone or tablet

1. Open the PDF from your downloads, files app, browser, or PDF reader.
2. Open the sharing or options menu.
3. Choose Print.
4. Select an available printer.
5. Check the preview and settings.
6. Confirm the print job.

The location of the Print option depends on the device and app. It may appear in the sharing menu or under additional options.

For a long story, a computer may make it easier to check the preview or choose a specific page range.

Use a print shop

If you do not have a printer, save the PDF somewhere your chosen print shop can access. Ask the shop to use your preferred paper, color, and single-sided or double-sided settings.

Check the PDF before giving it to the shop, especially if it includes images or you only want certain pages. Printed copies are for your own personal use. Do not sell or distribute them.

Check the file before printing

Open the PDF and skim through it before using paper and ink. Make sure it is the correct story and contains the threadmarked chapters you expected.

If the author adds chapters later, download the story again to make a new file. WP Downloader cannot update an existing EPUB or PDF with new chapters.

You can also send a story from The Sietch to Kindle or read a story from The Sietch on Kobo if you do not need a paper copy.

FAQ

Why use PDF for printing?

PDF keeps a fixed page layout, which suits printing. WP Downloader also offers EPUB free to everyone, while PDF downloads require a free Discord sign-in.

Do I need an account to download a story from The Sietch?

You do not need a The Sietch account for public stories. You can sign in to access members-only stories that your account can already read. Creating the PDF requires a separate free Discord sign-in.

Can I print only one chapter?

WP Downloader downloads the whole story, not a single chapter. Once you have the PDF, select the pages for that chapter in the print window.

Can WP Downloader include images in the PDF?

Yes. You can choose to include the story’s images when preparing the download.

May I share or sell printed copies?

No. Print the story only for your own personal use. Do not sell or distribute printed copies.