Overview

Imposition Publisher X

FAQ


Whether you are outputting directly to paper, plate or film Imposition Publisher is the total solution to electronic imposition. Here we show you how to output a simple 4-up imposed job using Imposition Publisher.

Step 1 - Create your PostScript/PDF file.


document Imposition Publisher recognises PostScript files from over 100 different Desktop publishing & other layout applications. And it recognises PDF files created from almost anywhere.

Create your document and print the required pages to a file, keeping your normal print settings.

When printing to PostScript, select crop marks or registration, where possible and include all fonts. Imposition Publisher uses the crop marks, if present, to make your workflow smoother.



Step 2 - Load Files and Select an Imposition Template

create imposition
Drag the files into the Files pane. Imposition Publisher will automatically detect the trim page size, page orientation, bleeds, embedded fonts and colour separation information.

Imposition Publisher includes many standard BPIF and Stahl folding impositions, as well as other simple imposition templates. In this example, we have selected a 4-up saddle stitched imposition from the Custom folder.



Step 3 - Choose Settings

print the imposition Print marks and alignment settings are simple, but can easily be customised.

From the Marks pane you can turn marks on or off, edit individual marks and even create custom print marks. You can save frequently used settings as presets for future use.

In the Device pane you can save presets for each device you use. You just need to enter the imageable height and width. To ensure precise positioning, offsets can be applied in either direction. You can have different values for the front and back if needed.



Step 4 - Preview, Proof or Print

The Final Result You can print directly to any available printer, or into a rip watched folder.

The Preview feature allows you to view a PDF of your job (in Acrobat or Mac OS X Preview). After viewing the preview, the actual imposed file can be sent to your output device.


To try Imposition Publisher with your own files, download the Demo version.


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