Difference between revisions of "Printing Booklets (Mac) - InDesign"

Revision as of 11:37, 8 May 2013

The process of creating printer spreads from layout spreads is called imposition. It is generally easier to work in Layout Spread where the pages are ordered sequentially. Converting your project to a printer spread using InBooklet should be done just before you’re ready to print.

Tip: Remember when you’re creating a booklet Indesign will double the width of the document to fit two facing pages. If you’re final booklet prints to letter size (8.5” x 11”) you should set up your original layout spread for each page to be letter-half (5.5” x 8.5”).

1 Step One: Once your document is open, go to File > Print Booklet...
2 Step Two: Under the Print Preset dropdown menu, select "Default."
3 Step Three: Click the "Print Settings..." button at the bottom of the window.
4 Step Four: Check to make sure that "ac_laser" is selected as your Printer.
5 Step Five: Select the "Setup" menu. Check your paper size and page position.
6 Step Six: Select the "Marks and Bleed" menu. Check "Crop Marks" and set "Weight" to 0.25.
7 Step Seven: Click the "Printer..." button at the bottom of the window.
8 Step Eight: Open the Duplex Printing & Margin dropdown
9 Step Nine: Click the Preview button at the bottom left of the window to check on your formatting.
10 Step Ten: Double check that the preview looks how you want your booklet to print. If you're satisfied, click Print!

Step One: Once your document is open, go to File > Print Booklet...

Step Two: Under the Print Preset dropdown menu, select "Default."

Step Three: Click the "Print Settings..." button at the bottom of the window.

Step Four: Check to make sure that "ac_laser" is selected as your Printer.

Step Five: Select the "Setup" menu. Check your paper size and page position.

Step Six: Select the "Marks and Bleed" menu. Check "Crop Marks" and set "Weight" to 0.25.

Step Seven: Click the "Printer..." button at the bottom of the window.

Step Eight: Open the Duplex Printing & Margin dropdown

Step Nine: Click the Preview button at the bottom left of the window to check on your formatting.

Step Ten: Double check that the preview looks how you want your booklet to print. If you're satisfied, click Print!

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 '''Tip:''' Remember when you’re creating a booklet Indesign will double the width of the document to fit two facing pages. If you’re final booklet prints to letter size (8.5” x 11”) you should set up your original layout spread for each page to be letter-half (5.5” x 8.5”).
-==Create a printer spread==
-From your completed InDesign layout spread:
-#Choose '''File >Print Booklet'''
-#To convert the entire spread, choose '''All''', otherwise you can specify the range of pages you need.
-#Choose a Booklet Type or binding style. 2-up Saddle Stitch works great for folding all of your pages in half and stapling.
-#Margins: Choose Automatically Adjust...
-#Click '''Print Settings'''
-==Page Setup to print in the Computer Center==
+====Step One: Once your document is open, go to File > Print Booklet...====
-#From the Print window choose '''Page Setup''' (lower left corner) and click OK at the Warning box
+[[Image:File print booklet.jpg|center|500px.]]
-#Choose AC_Laser on Pozette from the Format For drop down box (this SHOULD NOT say Any Printer)
-#Set the page orientation to landscape
-#Click '''OK''' to apply those changes
-#From the large Print window choose '''Setup''' from the left-hand column options (it's listed under "General")
-#From the Paper size drop down choose '''Defined by Driver'''
-==Set up duplexing==
-#From the larger print window select the Printer button at the bottom of the window and click '''OK''' at the Warning box
+====Step Two: Under the Print Preset dropdown menu, select "Default."====
-#Choose AC_LASER on pozette from the smaller Print window
+[[Image:Default printer.jpg|center|500px]]
-#Click expansion triangle to display more options
-#Select '''Layout''' from the drop-down menu
-#Choose '''Short Edge Binding'''
+====Step Three: Click the "Print Settings..." button at the bottom of the window.====
-#Click the '''Print''' to apply the changes
+[[Image:Print settings.jpg|center|500px]]
-#From the larger Print window hit '''OK''' and then '''Print''' from the Print Booklet window to send your job to the printer
+====Step Four: Check to make sure that "ac_laser" is selected as your Printer.====
+[[Image:Preferred printer.jpg|center|500px]]
+====Step Five: Select the "Setup" menu. Check your paper size and page position.====
+[[Image:Size paper type.jpg|center|500px]]
+====Step Six: Select the "Marks and Bleed" menu. Check "Crop Marks" and set "Weight" to 0.25.====
+[[Image:Size paper type.jpg|center|500px]]
+====Step Seven: Click the "Printer..." button at the bottom of the window.====
+[[Image:Printer options.jpg|center|500px]]
+====Step Eight: Open the Duplex Printing & Margin dropdown====
+[[Image:Screen Shot 2013-05-08 at 11.23.39 AM.png|center|500px]]
+====Step Nine: Click the Preview button at the bottom left of the window to check on your formatting.====
+[[Image:Screen Shot 2013-05-08 at 11.23.39 AM.png|center|500px]]
+====Step Ten: Double check that the preview looks how you want your booklet to print. If you're satisfied, click Print!====
+[[Image:Preview.jpg|center|500px]]
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