{"Status":true,"Message":"","Response":{"post":{"postuid":"72000617873","tenantuid":"45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903","projectuid":"4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919","title":"How to Print Score Sheets in PT","slug":"72000617873-how-to-manually-print-score-sheets","html":"\u003Cp\u003ETo print score sheets in Pickleball Tournaments (PT), open the Live Console and use the print button for your event. You can print every score sheet at once or one match at a time, in either the Official (referee-style) or Simple (player-friendly) format.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022open_the_live_console\u0022\u003EOpen the Live Console\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce logged in to your tournament, open the 3-line menu and select \u003Cb\u003ELive Console\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022578\u0022 data-height=\u0022346\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/4f184f0074d18123b32164e4682b8d70.png?v=-777429928\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 578px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Live Console in the 3-line menu\u0022/\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022print_all_score_sheets_for_an_event\u0022\u003EPrint All Score Sheets for an Event\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to print every score sheet for an event in one batch, use the print icon button next to the event name.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022894\u0022 data-height=\u0022347\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/22188cfc257c1e60cff1e79bc5565f7f.png?v=-782671944\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 894px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Print all score sheets button for an event\u0022/\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022print_all_unplayed_matches_at_once\u0022\u003EPrint All Unplayed Matches at Once\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo print paper score sheets for every match in an event that hasn\u0027t been played yet, such as pool play assignments you want on the courts before the tournament starts, print them from the event\u0027s bracket in one batch.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIn the \u003Cb\u003ELive Console\u003C/b\u003E, click the \u003Cb\u003EPrint\u003C/b\u003E button next to the bracket.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelect \u003Cb\u003EPrint all unplayed matches\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMake sure you select the \u003Cb\u003Enot marked\u003C/b\u003E option so your tournament runs correctly.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou\u0027ll have a score sheet printed for every unplayed match in that event. Printing is done per event, so repeat these steps for each event you want to print.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022print_individual_match_score_sheets\u0022\u003EPrint Individual Match Score Sheets\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo print matches one at a time, use the link next to the event name. Then scroll to the specific match you want and select either the \u003Cb\u003EOfficial\u003C/b\u003E or \u003Cb\u003ESimple\u003C/b\u003E score sheet.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022511\u0022 data-height=\u0022275\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/624f6ba58f8dc8ba8dbb83fdb2b8c8d7.png?v=-783602321\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 511px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Official and Simple score sheet options for a match\u0022/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce a score sheet is printed, the background of its tab turns white so you can easily see which matches still need printing.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022505\u0022 data-height=\u0022276\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/f21b800064ab47331ae46587afcae72d.png?v=-781306579\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 505px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Printed score sheet tab shown in white background\u0022/\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022official_vs_simple_score_sheets\u0022\u003EOfficial vs. Simple Score Sheets\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EOfficial\u003C/b\u003E score sheet is the referee-style format with detailed game-by-game tracking. Referees generally prefer or require this format.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003ESimple\u003C/b\u003E score sheet is a cleaner, more player-friendly format. It\u0027s recommended when players will fill in the score themselves.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u0027re running events with player score entry through PT, printed score sheets may not be needed at all. Print sheets only for events where players need to track or hand in a paper record.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022frequently_asked_questions\u0022\u003EFrequently Asked Questions\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow do I know which score sheets have already been printed?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPT changes the background of the tab to white once a score sheet has been printed. Tabs that are still highlighted in a different background color haven\u0027t been printed yet.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECan I print score sheets in bulk for the whole tournament?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScore sheet printing is per event \u2014 use the print icon next to each event name. For events that share courts, print each event\u0027s batch sequentially as matches enter the queue, or use the Print Spooler to auto-print as new matches become available.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDo I have to print score sheets if I\u0027m using player score entry?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo. With player score entry enabled, players submit scores from their phones and printed sheets aren\u0027t required. Some directors still print Simple sheets as a backup or for players who\u0027d rather track on paper.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhich format do referees expect?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReferees generally prefer or require the Official score sheet because it tracks every point. Simple is the right choice when players are filling in the sheet themselves.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow do I print score sheets for all unplayed matches ahead of time?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the Live Console, click the Print button next to the event\u0027s bracket and select Print all unplayed matches. Make sure you select the not marked option so your tournament runs correctly. Printing is per event, so repeat for each event.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022related_resources\u0022\u003ERelated Resources\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000617878-how-to-use-court-desk\u0022\u003EHow to Use Court Desk in PT\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000617752-how-to-verify-my-brackets-in-live-console\u0022\u003EHow to Verify Your Brackets in Live Console\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000634754-how-to-enter-scores-in-your-event-from-live-console\u0022\u003EHow to Enter Scores and See Bracket Status in Live Console\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000646262-how-to-enable-player-scoring-and-auto-run-your-tournament\u0022\u003EHow to Enable Player Scoring and Auto-Run Your Tournament\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuestions about printing score sheets? 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