How to print a Missing Pieces story from a PDF
To print a Missing Pieces story, download the whole story as a PDF with WP Downloader. You can then open the file on your phone or computer and print it. 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 there is nothing to install. It supports English-language stories from Missing Pieces on pretendercentre.com. You do not need a Pretender Centre account.
Find the story you want to print. Its address should look similar to this:
https://www.pretendercentre.com/missingpieces/viewstory.php?sid=1234 Copy the full story link, then:
- Open the Missing Pieces downloader.
- Paste the story link into the box.
- Wait for WP Downloader to detect the site and fetch the story.
- Choose PDF as the download format.
- Sign in with Discord when prompted. PDF downloads require a free Discord sign-in.
- Choose whether to include the story’s images.
- Download the finished PDF to your device.
WP Downloader downloads whole stories from Missing Pieces. It does not download individual chapters or story lists from this archive.
For more help with these steps, read the guide to downloading Missing Pieces stories.
Print the PDF from a computer
A desktop or laptop gives you room to review the available print settings.
- Find the PDF in your Downloads folder or wherever your browser saved it.
- Open it in a PDF reader or web browser.
- Select Print from the app’s menu.
- Choose your printer.
- Review the available settings, such as page range, paper size, orientation, color, and double-sided printing.
- Check the print preview.
- Start the print job.
For a long story, consider printing a few pages first to check the text size, margins, and orientation.
WP Downloader creates a PDF of the whole story. If you only want to print part of it, use the page-range setting in your PDF app when available.
Print the PDF from a phone or tablet
You can print from a phone or tablet if it can connect to a printer.
- Open your Downloads or Files app.
- Tap the downloaded PDF.
- Open the app’s Share or menu options.
- Choose Print.
- Select a printer.
- Review the page range and other settings.
- Confirm the print job.
Button names vary by device and app. If you cannot find a Print option, try another PDF reader or move the file to a computer.
Use a print shop
If you do not have a printer at home, save the PDF somewhere you can access when arranging the print job. Ask the print shop about options such as paper size, color, double-sided printing, and binding.
Print stories for your own personal use only. Do not sell or distribute printed copies.
Other ways to read offline
You can also keep the story as a digital book. WP Downloader offers EPUB free for everyone. PDF downloads require a free Discord sign-in.
For an e-reader, see how to send Missing Pieces stories to Kindle or read Missing Pieces stories on Kobo.
FAQ
Do I need a Pretender Centre account?
No. You do not need to sign in to download a Missing Pieces story with WP Downloader.
Is the PDF download free?
Yes. WP Downloader is free, though PDF downloads require a free Discord sign-in.
Can I download and print one chapter?
WP Downloader downloads whole stories from Missing Pieces, not individual chapters. After downloading the full PDF, you can use your PDF app’s page-range controls to print selected pages if that option is available.
Can I include story images in the PDF?
Yes. WP Downloader lets you include the story’s images in the download.
May I sell or share printed copies?
No. Printed copies are for your own personal reading. Do not sell or distribute them.