Can I print, copy, and paste pages of my Kortext eTextbooks?
Yes, you can print and copy text from Kortext eTextbooks, within the copyright limits set by the publisher. However, if you have tried to print an entire Kortext book, you have probably hit the print limit quickly. Kortext supports printing in its reading app, but the allowance is too small for many students. In this article, I will walk you through the official way to print pages from Kortext eTextbooks, share a few tips to avoid wasting your print allowance, and show you the best way to print an entire Kortext book.
[Official Method] How to Print from a Kortext eTextbook
Not every page in a Kortext book can be printed. Kortext works with publishers to provide eTextbooks, and the online reader lets you print pages from the books you have purchased. The amount is restricted by the publisher's copyright, and the limit is generally 10% of the book. Kortext shows how many pages are left in your print allowance for each book.
When you are ready to print, follow the steps below.
Important: Once you click "Print" in the Kortext reader, the pages you selected are deducted from your allowance, even if you cancel the print job afterwards. Make sure your printer is connected and ready before you continue.
Step 1. Log in to your Kortext account and open your library. Click the cover of the book you want to print.
Step 2. Click the "Print" icon on the left side of the online reader, then drag the "From" and "To" sliders to select the pages you want to print.
The print panel shows how many pages remain in your allowance. In this example, I have not printed anything yet, so my allowance is 34 pages, which is 10% of the book's 340 pages.
Step 3. Choose your printer settings and print.
After you click the print button, the standard printer dialog opens, where you can change your printer settings as you would for any other document. Keep the "Pages" option set to "All". This prints exactly the range you selected with the sliders. Note that the range is inclusive: if you drag the sliders from page 1 to page 9, ten pages are selected, and all ten count against your allowance.
Tip: Do not change "Pages" to "Custom" and type the page number from the book (for example, 7). The printer dialog only sees the pages you selected in the reader, so if you select a single page and enter "7", the printer expects seven pages and returns an "out of bounds" error.
Tips to Avoid Wasting Your Kortext Print Allowance
- Check the page range twice before clicking "Print", because canceling does not restore your allowance.
- Select only the pages you really need, and remember that the "From" and "To" pages are both included.
- Leave "Pages" set to "All" in the printer dialog.
- If you only need to read, highlight, or take notes, use the Kortext reader or the Kortext app instead of printing. The app also works offline, and your notes sync to your bookshelf once you go back online. The Kortext Help Centre has video tutorials on notes, highlights, and viewing preferences.
What happens if I reach the Kortext print limit?
Once you reach the limit, you cannot print any more pages from that book. A 10% allowance is not enough for most students. If you need more, you could buy the print edition. Alternatively, Epubor Kortext Downloader lets you download your entire Kortext book with one click.
[The Best Method] Print the Entire Kortext Book with Epubor Kortext Downloader
To get around the Kortext print restrictions, all you need is one tool: Epubor Kortext Downloader. It downloads the Kortext books you have purchased as PDF or EPUB files for backup.
Note: Epubor does not encourage piracy. Please keep the downloaded copies for personal use only, and do not share or distribute them.
Step 1. Download and install Epubor Kortext Downloader.
Epubor Kortext Downloader is available for both Windows and Mac.
Step 2. Load your Kortext library into Kortext Downloader.
First-time users will see a registration pop-up. To continue with the trial version, simply close it. A new window will then ask for your Kortext email and password so you can log in.
After logging in, click "Get Kortext Library" to sync your entire Kortext library to Epubor Kortext Downloader.
Step 3. Download your Kortext books as PDF or EPUB.
Once your books appear in the left column, drag them to the right column and click "Download". Depending on the format the book was published in on Kortext, it will be saved as a PDF or an EPUB file.
Step 4. Print your Kortext eTextbook.
You now have your Kortext books as DRM-free PDF or EPUB files, so you can print them.
Print a Kortext PDF
Open the PDF with any PDF reader or web browser, click "Print", choose the pages you want, and click "OK" to start printing.
Print a Kortext EPUB
If your book was downloaded as an EPUB, please convert the EPUB to PDF first, and then print it.
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Now it is up to you to choose the method that suits you. If you only need to print a few pages, use the official option and keep an eye on your print allowance. If you want to print the whole book, or more than the 10% limit set by Kortext, the official option will no longer work, and Epubor Kortext Downloader is the most convenient way to save your Kortext books as PDF or EPUB and get them ready for printing.
Iris Yan Marketing Architect at Epubor since 2017, drives the brand’s product design, advertising, and all-channel strategy.
