The print settings are retrieved from the document. You can optimise the printing process by configuring the print settings. The [Layout] tab allows the user to modify the position of the page content on a sheet. The following settings in the layout tab are disabled when your document contains both portrait and landscape media:
Cover media
Document media
Document type options
You can specify the media for your document in the media tab.
Option [Cover media] is disabled if your document has no cover.
You can select a default media size from the drop-down list, for example 'A4' and 'Letter'.
You can create a custom media size. Select [Custom] from the drop-down list and change the [Width] and [Height]. Define the unit for the custom media.
The [Portrait] and [Landscape] settings allow you to specify the sheet orientation.
You can select a default media size from the drop-down list, for example 'A4' and 'Letter'. This sheet size is applied to the whole document.
You can create a custom media size. Select [Custom] from the drop-down list and change the [Width] and [Height]. Define the unit for the custom media.
The [Portrait] and [Landscape] settings allow you to specify the sheet orientation.
A subset of the [Imposition] settings is available when different media sizes are used in the document.
[None]
[2-up]
Two pages are placed on each sheet side in the (left to right) reading order.
[4-up], [9-up], [16-up]
4, 9, 16 pages are placed on each sheet side in the (left to right and top to bottom) reading order.
[ N-up]
Several pages are placed on one sheet side in the (left to right and top to bottom) reading order. The number of pages per sheet side is computed depending on the page size and media size.
[VDP N-up]
Several pages with variable data are placed on one sheet side in the (left to right and top to bottom) reading order. The number of pages per sheet side is computed depending on the page size and media size.
[Folio]
Four pages per sheet are placed in a way that each sheet can be half folded. All the folded sheets are stacked.
[Octavo]
Generates the same imposition as the [Octavo signature book] document type.
[Quarto]
Generates the same imposition as the [Quarto signature book] document type.
[Cut and stack]
The Cut & Stack imposition enhances printer productivity when printing large documents. Two pages are printed per sheet side. The sheets are cut in two parts. The left stack is stacked on top of the right stack to form a perfect sequential order.
[Cut and stack]
The left and right pages are printed in the same orientation.
[Cut and stack with binding edge inside]
The left image(s) are rotated 180 degrees compared to the right image(s). The binding edges of the images are on the inside of the sheet.
[Cut and stack with binding edge outside]
The right image(s) are rotated 180 degrees compared to the left image(s). The binding edges of the images are on the outside of the sheet.
[Cut and stack] (4)
Four pages per sheet side are placed in a way that, after cutting the paper in 4 parts, the piles are stacked to build the full document.
[Cut and stack] (N)
The number of pages per sheet side is computed depending on the page size and media size. Pages are placed in a way that, after cutting the paper, the piles are stacked to build the full document.
[VDP cut and stack - N stacks]
The number of pages per sheet side is computed depending on the page size and media size. Each page contains variable data. Pages are placed in a way that, after cutting the paper, the piles are stacked to build the full document.
[Same-up]
The same page is printed twice per sheet side.
[Same-up with binding edge inside]
The same page is printed twice per sheet side. The left image(s) are rotated 180 degrees compared to the right image(s). The binding edges of the images are on the inside of the sheet.
[Same-up with binding edge outside]
The same page is printed twice per sheet side. The right image(s) are rotated 180 degrees compared to the left image(s). The binding edges of the images are on the outside of the sheet.
For example, use this option when pre-punched paper is used with the punched holes on both ends of the paper.
[VDP same-up]
The same page with variable data is printed twice per sheet side. The pages are printed with one edge attached to each other. For example, use this option when you want to print a ticket with ticket stub.
Define the distance between the imposed pages on the sheet with the [Horizontal] and [Vertical] settings.
Use option [Same on both sides] to put the image on the same position on the front side and back side of the sheet.
You can handle the position on [Front side] and [Back side] separately if [Same on both sides] is not enabled.
Define the position of the image on the sheet with the shift and the horizontal and vertical settings. You can define a negative shift.
You can select which PDF box should printed. The content of the selected PDF box will be printed. Or use a custom print area.
[Custom bleed area]
Click the edit icon to the right to enter a distance from the page edges.
That distance will be taken inward from the largest PDF box to determine what the printed page content will be.
Select how many of the same images you want to print on one side of the sheet:
[1]:
One image.
[Maximum]:
The application calculates the maximum number of images that fit on one side of the sheet. For example, two A4 images on one A3 sheet.
The calculation takes several settings into account. For example, only one A4 image on one A3 sheet if a bleed area is needed.
[Custom]:
Define the number of images yourself with the [Horizontal] and [Vertical] settings.
Define the distance between the images on the sheet with the horizontal and vertical gutter. You can define a negative gutter to position the images as close as possible to each other on the sheet.
For example, you can reduce the required number of cuts by using negative gutters.
NOTE
The [Thickness] of the used media must be defined when you enable option [Creep compensation].
Use [Creep compensation] to make sure that the margins on all pages are equal after the booklet is folded and trimmed. The [Creep compensation] factor is calculated from the [Thickness] of the paper.
Select [Creep compensation] to shift the page content to the outside of the booklet.
Select [Creep compensation] and [Inside creep compensation] to shift the page content to the inside of the booklet.
For example:
You have 30 sheets which you fold to make a booklet. The sheets in the middle of the booklet stick out compared to the cover of the booklet. When you trim the sheets that stick out, the distance between the page content and the sheet edges is changed. This means that the page content creeps towards the edge of the sheets due to the trim action.
With option [Gain] you can increase or decrease the calculated [Creep compensation] factor.
Use this option to print black marks on the outside fold of each different signature in bookbinding.
The black marks are positioned differently on the outside fold of each different signature in bookbinding to aid in collating.
You can define which marks are printed on the output media. Use the print marks in combination with setting [Print marks]. You can define if the selected marks must be printed on all sheets or only on the first sheet. Select option [No marks on binding edge] when you do not want to print marks on the binding edge. For example, you can select this option for perfect binding documents.
[Corner trim marks]
These marks are lines printed in the corners of the sheets to indicate where to trim the paper.
You can define the size and the location of these marks.
[Centre marks]
Centre marks are vertical lines used to indicate the centre of the printed page. For example, the centre of the spine of a booklet.
You can define the size and the location of these marks.
[Fold marks]
Fold marks are vertical lines used to indicate where the printed page must be folded. The fold marks overwrite centre marks.
You can define the size and the location of these marks.
[Job integrity marks]
You can add the sheet number and the sheet side to the printed pages.
You can define the location of these marks.
[Barcode]
You have to configure the barcode.
The typed text is encoded as a barcode.
You have to select the type of barcode
[1D barcode]
A 1D barcode should have a quiet zone of at least 6 mm on each horizontal side and at least 1,6 mm on each vertical side.
[2D barcode]
A 2D barcode should have a quiet zone of at least 2 mm on each side.
You can define the location of the barcodes.
You can create an automated workflow for finishers by using a barcode and a registration mark for finisher. For example, the automated workflow can be used for the Duplo DC-646. See topic "Automated workflow by using barcodes for finishers, for example, the Duplo DC-646" in the technical service manual.
[Colour strip]
You can add a colour strip to the printed pages. Colour strips are used in PRISMAdirect as colour proofing strips on the printed output.
[Registration mark for finisher]
Select a registration mark and configure the position of the registration mark on the sheet.
You can create an automated workflow for finishers by using a barcode and a registration mark for finisher. For example, the automated workflow can be used for the Duplo DC-646. See topic "Automated workflow by using barcodes for finishers, for example, the Duplo DC-646" in the technical service manual.
[Registration marks]
Registration marks print outside the trim area of printing. They can include bulls-eye targets, corner trim marks, etc. These marks allow the operator to accurately align printed pages and better align cuts when trimming.
[File name]
Print the file name on each page.
[Print date]
Print the print date on each page.
[Remarks]
Print the remarks on each page.
You have to select one or more [Page marks]. Then, you can select to print the marks on all sheets or only on the first sheet of the document.
You can select to not print any marks along the binding edge, for example, when your document is a booklet.