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March 10, 2015, 08:57:36 PM
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Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
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March 10, 2015, 09:01:15 PM
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Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?

A few things to consider:
- Generate the wallet offline
- Add proper entropy (moving mouse, etc)
- Make sure the printer does not have a memory and can't store a copy of the wallet
- Print more than one copy and store in different places
- Protect the paper with plastic
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March 10, 2015, 09:53:21 PM
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I wrote answer before few days,
you can find here complete instructions:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=890049.msg10493555#msg10493555
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March 10, 2015, 11:11:25 PM
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Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
Find and old printer, It will have enough resolution.

Remember to print two or more copies and keep them safe (in different places of your home).

Print 7 addresses / page, don't waste paper.  Tongue

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March 10, 2015, 11:16:16 PM
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Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
Find and old printer, It will have enough resolution.

Remember to print two or more copies and keep them safe (in different places of your home).

Print 7 addresses / page, don't waste paper.  Tongue

If you use an old printer and the paper wallet includes a QR Code make sure to test the code without sending funds.
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March 11, 2015, 12:05:07 AM
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I wrote answer before few days,
you can find here complete instructions:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=890049.msg10493555#msg10493555

Thank you for this dude this is nice and easy to follow, i am terrible even after over a year i still had not made paper wallets which is stupid but never got around to it :/ luckily i never lost coin but i do not want to start now so will use this step by step..

TC is the worse thing to happen to default, needs to open his eyes and not jump to conclusions, not everyone lies!!! Anyway as promised I have left, pass word changed to long random which I will forget like that plonker who ruined a perfectly fine account.
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March 11, 2015, 01:19:01 AM
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Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
Find and old printer, It will have enough resolution.

Remember to print two or more copies and keep them safe (in different places of your home).

Print 7 addresses / page, don't waste paper.  Tongue

If you use an old printer and the paper wallet includes a QR Code make sure to test the code without sending funds.

It's a good idea to test all address QRs, if they work fine, the private key QRs will work fine.

But If the QR doesn't work, don't worry, you can type the private key.

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March 11, 2015, 01:27:20 AM
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Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
This is what I have done.
1. Go to https://www.bitaddress.org
2. Download the zip file. Upload it to a new flash drive.
3.Use a offline computer or a new computer.
4. Open up the bitaddress.org.html file.
5. Generate a new address and print it out.
This is the best way that I have learned to have the safest bitcoin wallet.
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March 14, 2015, 04:41:33 PM
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Remember to always use a dumb printer, never use a connected one.
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March 14, 2015, 07:54:35 PM
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Remember to always use a dumb printer, never use a connected one.

i am trying to make some paper wallets but what do you consider a "dumb" printer? a very old one that only can print and nothing else? i have a printer bought a year ago, very cheap, it has no features beside printing. that one should be fine?
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March 14, 2015, 08:58:18 PM
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Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
Find and old printer, It will have enough resolution.

Remember to print two or more copies and keep them safe (in different places of your home).

Print 7 addresses / page, don't waste paper.  Tongue

If you use an old printer and the paper wallet includes a QR Code make sure to test the code without sending funds.


Make sure it's a printer at home don't use public for it.

And yes older the better.   If it's newer you might see what it takes to clear cache as you do not want your wallet within it. 
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March 15, 2015, 12:06:07 AM
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Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
Find and old printer, It will have enough resolution.

Remember to print two or more copies and keep them safe (in different places of your home).

Print 7 addresses / page, don't waste paper.  Tongue

I will add three things :
1-consider printing on a paper that resists to water or to protect the paper.
2-encrypt your wallet paper with a simple code for some added security
3-store your wallet papers very safely.
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March 16, 2015, 01:18:30 PM
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Hey - I just go to https://www.bitaddress.org and unplug my computer from the internet. [Site work offline]
I then generate a couple of paper wallets with a BIP38 pass phrase and print it.
I then reboot both the computer and the printer to clear out the cache and printer buffer.
BAM - Bob's your uncle, the job is done. ^LoL^

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March 16, 2015, 05:20:12 PM
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Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
Find and old printer, It will have enough resolution.

Remember to print two or more copies and keep them safe (in different places of your home).

Print 7 addresses / page, don't waste paper.  Tongue

I will add three things :
1-consider printing on a paper that resists to water or to protect the paper.
2-encrypt your wallet paper with a simple code for some added security
3-store your wallet papers very safely.

Number 3 is especially important.  If you have a safety deposit box it is very good for it.   Or have a decent safe at home.
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March 16, 2015, 07:57:01 PM
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Remember to always use a dumb printer, never use a connected one.

armory has a workaround for connected or compromised printers .


I would say don't use connected print unless you know what you are doing
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