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+# Fungi or cryptogam paper packets
+
+To make the packet:
+
+ * Select in Arctos the set of catalog records to print
+ * Send records to the Arctos Reporter. The report called
+   `uam_myco_packet_label_2024` is working well.
+ * A PDF should open in your browser. Either print directly from the
+   browser, or download the PDF and print from a printing application.
+ * Preload the printer with archival-quality paper. The paper should
+   not be too thick as it will be hard for thicker specimens to cause
+   a ‘bulge’ in the packet.
+ * Score the packets, using the paper cutter (guillotine) guidelines and
+    sharp edge: 
+    1. Measure 3.5 inches from the bottom of the page, and carefully
+       bend down the paper to make the fold-score above the label (start in
+       the middle and bend the paper, then slide your fingers to one side, 
+       then the other).
+    2. Measure 3.5 inches from the top of the paper, and bend the paper to 
+       make the pocket. Do not fold the paper into thirds, as in a letter.
+    3. With the printing face up, turn the (open) paper 90 degrees and line 
+       up the edge of the paper with the 7 inch guideline. Bend down the paper 
+       to make one edge fold-score of 1.5 inch.
+    4. Repeat on the other side.
+ * Now fold at the scores to create the packet:
+    1. Fold up the inner flap
+    2. Fold in the sides
+    3. Fold down the top
+    4. Carefully adjust the folds then press hard with fingers or a bottle to 
+       make the folds sharp and permanent.
+ * The finished packet should be 5.5 inches wide and 4 inches tall.
+ * Stick the barcode on the back of the packet, centered in the
+   middle, ~2 mm from the top edge, oriented to be upright when the
+   packet is standing vertically on its lower edge.
+
+To load the packet:
+
+ * Open up the packet completely.
+ * Lay a card (pre-cut to 3.5 × 5.25 inches) in the middle.
+ * Overlay with a 3 × 4 inch piece of cushioning cotton
+ * Place specimen material on top of the cushion
+ * Carefully fold the package. Allow the front to bulge as needed
+
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