Editing Print a Booklet with the Canon

==Upload your file==
Transfer your files to the computers next to the Cannon printer: drag them from Downloads to the HELD section of the printing software.
<br>Double-click the file to open job properties.<br><br>
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==Choose a preset==
Select one of the existing presets, based on your '''page size''' and your '''paper choice'''.<br>
<br>explanation: your paper size is your page width x2 (=a '''spread''').<br>
''for example, if your booklet has a '''page size''' of A5 or smaller = your preset is an A4 Booklet. <br> 
if your '''page size''' is A4 or smaller = your '''preset''' is an A3 Booklet. ''<br> <br>
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===Control paper size and type===
On the left-side menu select: '''Quick Access'''.<br>
1. Check your '''Output Paper Size''' - see that it matches your spread size, as defined in the preset. <br>
2. Check your paper in the '''Paper Catalogue'''.<br>
- If you are printing on your own paper, change the Media Type to choose the right '''paper weight'''.<br><br>
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3. select from the 2-sided Printing options:<br>

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==Define Booklet Structure==
On the left-side menu select: '''Layout'''.<br>
1. select from the small menu "booklet" and click OK. <br>
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2. Select '''Booklet Type'''.<br>
- use '''Saddle''' for a booklet with 1 signature (max 24 pages)<br>
- use '''Nested Saddle''' for ''multiple'' signatures<br> 
- use '''Perfect''' for Japanese binding<br><br>
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3. Under "Paper Size" make sure you select the same output Paper Size as you did before.<br>
Please note: "shrink to fit" is set on as default. To maintain your original design size click it out.<br>

==Cover==
It is most recommended to print the cover as a separate file. However, for zines and small booklets it is also possible to have the cover printed together with the internal pages.<br>

Under 'Cover' select "Define Cover".<br>
if you are printing the cover ''without'' the intern pages: Choose the paper for the cover under "Media" - use '''the same paper''' as for the intern pages.<br>
if you are printing the cover ''with'' the intern pages: Choose the paper for the cover under "Media". If you are using your own paper choose the multipurpose tray.

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==Staple Option==
If you want your booklet to be directly folded and staples you can do it the following way. <br>
please note: the Maximus pages for this depends on your paper thickness. Max for 120gr paper is 32 pages.<br><br>

1. Go to '''Finishing''' and scroll down to see the Stapler Mode
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2. Select '''Saddle Stitch''' in the Stapler Mode
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==Multiple Signatures==
When designing a book with many pages, it is handy to have multiple signatures. An ideal signature combines 4-5 sheets of paper (16-20 pages). you can define the division of your signatures under "Finishing".

==Print and control the Canon==
When you're done with your settings, click 'Print' to send it to the Canon.<br>
Go to the Canon and control its dashboard. Update the paper selection to match your defined paper. Double-click OK.