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Imposition Method : Configure automatic pagination, binding, spine settings, etc., for a book. Auto Imposition is necessary for all types of books and magazines. Normal cut and stack jobs or single form impositions can be managed using Manual Imposition.
Automatic Book Imposition : Allows Imposition Studio to do automatic pagination, binding, spine setting etc. for a book. Auto Imposition should be selected for all type of Books.
Manual Imposition : All other types of the layouts like flyers, cards etc..
Job Type : Select the job type options. Select ‘Books’ (auto) If you planning to make a book. Select ‘Folded Leaflet’ for any type brochure jobs which may require folding but no binding. Select ‘Plain Cut Sheet’ if your job is on a single sheet or the job from a single pdf page with or without folding, ex: business cards, coupons, leaflets, boxes etc.
• Books : (Auto) If you planning to make a book.
• Folded Leaflet : Select this option for any type brochure jobs which may require folding but no binding.
• Plain Cut Sheet : Select this option if your job is on a single sheet or the job from a single PDF page with or without folding, ex: Business Cards, Coupons, leaflets, Boxes etc.
Single Cut: Only one cut required to part each individual pages in the job. There is no gap and bleed applied between individual pages in the signature. Available only with Plain Cut Sheet option.
Job Style: Choose 'N-Up' to print all imported PDF pages in sequence. Additional signatures will be added as needed. Use 'Step and Repeat' for jobs requiring automatic repetition to complete the signature. In 'Repeat All' mode, all page boxes are repeated with a single PDF link. In 'Column Wise Repeat' mode, all page boxes are repeated in each column with every PDF link. In 'Row Wise Repeat' mode, all page boxes are repeated in each row with every PDF link. Select 'Cut and Stack Set' for numbered page groups, allowing you to stack them later to obtain a sequenced job. PDF links are printed on each signature sequentially; for example, PDF link 2 will print on the next signature and 3 on the next... Refer to the User Guide for more information.
• N-Up : Select option to print all imported PDF pages in a sequence. More signatures will be added when required.
• Step & Repeat : Select option for jobs with auto repeat to complete the signature.
Three step & repeat modes are available on the ‘ Setup.. ’ button.
• Repeat All : This mode will repeat all page boxes with a single PDF link.
• Column Wise Repeat : This mode will repeat all page boxes in each columns with every PDF link.
• Row Wise Repeat : This mode will repeat all page boxes in each rows with every PDF link.
• Cut & Stack Set : This is the option for numbered page groups, so you may stack later to get a sequenced job.
PDF links are printed on each signatures sequentially. For example, PDF link 2 will print on the next signature and 3 on the next... The next column will start with the page after the sheets in a stack count. More options are available on the ‘Setup..” button
Setup.. : Opens Cut & Stack Set Setup window
Note: For front & back layouts, keep the back PDF pages after the front PDF pages.
Example: Use the front pages as 1,3,5,7... and back pages as 2,4,6,8..etc. So always keep all backside PDF pages in the second master signature page.
Signature Sides : Set the number of signatures required to create a print form. Choose 'Two Sides' for front and back sheet-wise jobs, and 'One Side' for single-sided or single-set work and turn or work and tumble jobs.
1 Side : Select for single sided or single set work & turn and work & tumble jobs.
2 Sides (Front && Back) : Select for front & back sheet wise jobs.
Front & Back Paper Turning : Choose the method for front and back printing using one or two signature sets. This option determines how to turn and position the paper for backside printing after completing the front side printing. This setting is essential for single-sided layouts that include both front and back pages, ensuring correct printing of respective pages in their designated positions on both sides.
• Work & Turn (Left-Right) : This method turns the paper horizontally with the same signature - Left to Right.
• Work & Tumble (Up-Down) : This method turns the paper vertically with the same signature - top to bottom.
If the document contain 2 sides:
Work & Turn - Sheet wise (Left-Right) : This method turns the paper horizontally with the backside signature - Left to Right.
Work & Tumble - Sheet wise (Up-Down) : This method turns the paper horizontally with the backside signature - Left to Right.
Custom Number of Original PDF Links : Specify the actual number of PDF pages in a master form, irrespective of the total pages present in the form. Utilize this option when you have employed repeated symbolic master pages in a master form. For instance, if you have used only 2 symbolic numbers in an 8-page master layout, enter '2' in the custom number field.
Total PDF Links Used In A Form : Specify the custom number of PDF pages in a master form if you selected the option ‘Custom Number of Original PDF Links’.
Make Combo Half Form from Extra Pages : In an auto book layout, if the number of pages is insufficient to create a complete form, the remaining pages will be printed using an extra signature with a different page layout than the original. This extra signature is generated using either a work and turn or a work and tumble turning mode. Click the help button to learn more about this option.
Options available for saddle stitch binding:
• Outer Pages as Extras : Extra pages are counted from the outer most sheets in saddle stitch mode.
• Middle Pages as Extras : Extra pages are counted from the inner most sheets in saddle stitch mode.
• Cover Pages as Extras : Cover pages are counted as extra pages.
• Pages After First Form as Extras : Extra pages will be taken after the first form.
• Pages Before Last Form as Extras : Extra pages will be taken before the last form.
Options available for perfect binding:
• End Pages as Extras : Extra pages are counted from the last pages of the book.
• Starting Pages as Extras : Extra pages are counted from the starting pages of the book.
• Cover Pages as Extras : Cover pages are counted as extra pages.
• Pages After First Form as Extras : Extra pages will be taken after the first form.
• Pages Before Last Form as Extras : Extra pages will be taken before the last form.
More tips on ‘Make Combo Half Form from Extra Pages’..
Number of Page Columns : The number of PDF pages placed horizontally in a single row within the signature.
Number of Page Rows : The number of PDF pages placed vertically in a single column within the signature.
Note: You can automatically select the appropriate repeats for the chosen paper, paper width, or paper height when the job type is plain cut sheet. Use the triangle popup menu to choose the auto-selection mode.
Number of Cloned Pages : Specifies the number of automatically cloned pages for each page box in the layout. This is useful for creating smaller books, such as user manuals, where binding individually may be challenging. It is common to bind smaller books together (two or three) and then cut them into separate books after binding. The 'Clone' option automates the creation of multiple copies of the books together, which can be separated after binding.
Clone Mode : Sets the mode for Clone Groups. Default mode creates simple clones of the layout as specified. Clone Group mode creates clones in groups, which is useful for producing multiple books or other items. Specify the number of pages required per group and import all items in sequence in the PDF link settings.
Default Mode : Creates blind cloned copies of a book on a single spine, suitable for mini or micro books.
Clone Group Mode : Allows you to create layout clones as simple copies or organized into groups, making it easy to output multiple groups into a layout. In Clone Group Mode, specify the number of pages per group and import each grouped PDF files sequentially using the PDF link settings to generate grouped outputs. Define the required pages per group, such as the total pages in each book, and assign master pages to specific clone groups (up to 12 groups). Pages assigned to group 0 display default content, while other groups show content based on their respective assignments.
Note: You need to assign clone group numbers to each master page to complete the group settings.
Pages in a Clone Group : Specify the number of pages required per group. For books, this should be the total number of pages in each book.
Page Orientation on the Signature : Specifies the orientation of PDF page boxes on the signature, either vertically or horizontally. This option is crucial in determining the spine orientation for the book's layout. This setting differs from PDF page rotation, as PDF pages can be rotated freely within all page boxes.
Note: Above options will affect the page numbers of your signatures.
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