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=== Printing a Single Signature ===
== Printing a Single Signature ==
When printing a book made with folded paper, Indesign has the function to set pages in the right order. The instructions below will help you print your booklet directly to the HR Printers. To print on the Cannon, please use our PDF exporting instructions.  <br>
When printing a book made with folded paper, Indesign has the function to set pages in the right order. The instructions below will help you print your booklet directly to the HR Printers. To print on the Cannon, please use our PDF exporting instructions.  <br>
Please be aware that your document should have a total page count that is dividable by 4. This is because a single sheet of paper that is folded in half, has 4 pages on it. <br>
Please be aware that your document should have a total page count that is dividable by 4. This is because a single sheet of paper that is folded in half, has 4 pages on it. <br>


In this example the file has a total of 24 pages.<br><br>
You can print a booklet also from Acrobat. This disadvantage is that pages will not touch each other in the spine, but there will be a gap. So only do this when there are no full page photo's in your design.<br>
In Indesign you will not have this gap.<br>
<br>
In this example you print directly from InDesign. This file has a total of 24 pages.<br><br>






== 1. Step one ==
=== 1. Step one ===


[[File:indesign_SigBooklet_Step1.png]]
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Click '''Print Settings''' (2) to make more detailed settings.
Click '''Print Settings''' (2) to make more detailed settings.


== 2. Step Two ==  
=== 2. Step Two ===  


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== 3. Step Three ==
=== 3. Step Three ===
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[[File:indesign_SigBooklet_Step3.png]]<br>
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== 4. Adding paper manually ==  
=== 4. Step Four ===
 
[[File:indesign_SigBooklet_Step4.png]]<br>
[[File:indesign_SigBooklet_Step4.png]]<br>
 
Switch Layout (10) to '''Finishing''' from the drop-down menu.<br>
 
Make sure that you here select one of the two '''Short Edge''' options (11).
It does not matter which one, but if it is set to Long Edge, every second page will be printer upside down.<br>
 
=== 5. Step Five ===  
Click '''Print> OK''' <br>


Now we are back in the menu we started with. Click '''Preview''' (left top corner) to see if everything is set properly.
In our example, the first preview page should show both page 1 and 24, the last one page 12 and 13. <br>
You can now press '''Print'''.
== Printing a Multiple Signatures Booklet ==
When printing a book made with folded paper, Indesign has the function to set pages in the right order. The instructions below will help you print your booklet directly to the HR Printers. To print on the Cannon, please use our PDF exporting instructions.  <br>
Please be aware that your document should have a total page count that is dividable by 4. This is because a single sheet of paper that is folded in half, has 4 pages on it. <br>
In this example the file has a total of 24 pages.<br><br>
=== 1. Step one ===
[[File:indesign_MultiBooklet_Step1.png]]<br>
First we will go over the steps when printing a single signature booklet. <br>
Go to '''File > Print Booklet'''<br>
Now we need to switch the Booklet Type to '''2-up Perfect Bound''' (1). <br>
Set the '''Signature Size''' (2) to what ever works for your book. <br>
In our example we can make two signatures of 12 pages, because our total page count is 24.
Click '''Print Settings''' (3) to make more detailed settings.<br>
=== 2. Step Two ===
[[File:indesign_MultiBooklet_Step2.png]]<br>
First select the right printer (4) - in our case '''HR-FollowMe'''.<br>
In the lower half of the menu you should select '''Print Blank Pages''' (5).<br>
=== 3. Step Three ===
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[[File:indesign_SigBooklet_Step3.png]]<br>
First select the '''size of paper''' you are going to print on (5)<br>
Set the '''Orientation''' (6) to landscape <br>
Set the page '''position''' (7) to Centered. <br>
Scale if necessary. <br>
If necessary (and your paper has enough space left over) you can print Crop Marks and Bleed in '''Marks and Bleed''' (8)<br>
Now we need to do the settings for the printer (9) - click it.<br>


- Make sure to check the package of you paper for the weight of the paper:<br>
The Canon C600i can print on '''up to 300 grams''' paper.<br>
- Upload your pdf 2001 file as always into the Fiery Command workstation Held folder and double click your file to open the properties/setup window. Select MEDIA in the left column. <br>


[[File: Canon_Paperguide1.jpg]]
=== 4. Step Four ===


[[File:indesign_SigBooklet_Step4.png]]<br>
[[File:indesign_SigBooklet_Step4.png]]<br>


1. Manually select the multi-purpose tray as paper source and chose your paper size.<br>
Switch Layout (10) to '''Finishing''' from the drop-down menu.<br>
2. Instead of using the paper catalog, you use the '''media type menu''' to select the weight of your paper.<br><br>
For matt paper use the “heavy” settings, for glossy and coated paper use the “2-sided coated” settings. <br><br>


'''When in doubt ask the station instructor for help.'''<br>
Make sure that you here select one of the two '''Short Edge''' options (11).
It does not matter which one, but if it is set to Long Edge, every second page will be printer upside down.<br>


=== 5. Step Five ===
Click '''Print> OK''' <br>


At the printer's paper tray<br>
Now we are back in the menu we started with. Click '''Preview''' (left top corner) to see if everything is set properly.  
[[File: Canon_Paperguide2.jpg]]<br>
Put your paper in the multi-purpose tray and close the slides until the printer recognises
your paper size. <br>
Press ''change'' at paper type.<br>


[[File: Canon_Paperguide3.jpg]]<br>
In our example, the first preview page should show both page 1 and 24, the last one page 12 and 13. <br>
To find the paper type menu you need for your own paper, select ''standard paper type'' in the drop-down menu on the left.<br>


[[File: Canon_Paperguide4.jpg]]<br>
You can now press '''Print'''.
Use the menu to select ''the same paper type'' you selected in the printing program.<br>
Press ok twice and you are ready to go.

Latest revision as of 10:25, 1 September 2023


Printing a Single Signature

When printing a book made with folded paper, Indesign has the function to set pages in the right order. The instructions below will help you print your booklet directly to the HR Printers. To print on the Cannon, please use our PDF exporting instructions.
Please be aware that your document should have a total page count that is dividable by 4. This is because a single sheet of paper that is folded in half, has 4 pages on it.

You can print a booklet also from Acrobat. This disadvantage is that pages will not touch each other in the spine, but there will be a gap. So only do this when there are no full page photo's in your design.
In Indesign you will not have this gap.

In this example you print directly from InDesign. This file has a total of 24 pages.


1. Step one

Indesign SigBooklet Step1.png


First we will go over the steps when printing a single signature booklet.
Go to File > Print Booklet.

The menu that pops-up has a couple of rele-vant options. Make sure the Booklet Type (1) is set to 2-up Saddle Stitch.

Click Print Settings (2) to make more detailed settings.

2. Step Two

Indesign SigBooklet Step2.png

First select the right printer (3) - in our case HR-FollowMe.

In the lower half of the menu you should select Print Blank Pages (4)


3. Step Three


Indesign SigBooklet Step3.png

First select the size of paper you are going to print on (5)

Set the Orientation (6) to landscape

Set the page position (7) to Centered.
Scale if necessary.

If necessary (and your paper has enough space left over) you can print Crop Marks and Bleed in Marks and Bleed (8)

Now we need to do the settings for the printer (9) - click it.


4. Step Four

Indesign SigBooklet Step4.png
Indesign SigBooklet Step4.png

Switch Layout (10) to Finishing from the drop-down menu.

Make sure that you here select one of the two Short Edge options (11). It does not matter which one, but if it is set to Long Edge, every second page will be printer upside down.

5. Step Five

Click Print> OK

Now we are back in the menu we started with. Click Preview (left top corner) to see if everything is set properly.

In our example, the first preview page should show both page 1 and 24, the last one page 12 and 13.

You can now press Print.

Printing a Multiple Signatures Booklet

When printing a book made with folded paper, Indesign has the function to set pages in the right order. The instructions below will help you print your booklet directly to the HR Printers. To print on the Cannon, please use our PDF exporting instructions.
Please be aware that your document should have a total page count that is dividable by 4. This is because a single sheet of paper that is folded in half, has 4 pages on it.

In this example the file has a total of 24 pages.

1. Step one

Indesign MultiBooklet Step1.png

First we will go over the steps when printing a single signature booklet.
Go to File > Print Booklet

Now we need to switch the Booklet Type to 2-up Perfect Bound (1).

Set the Signature Size (2) to what ever works for your book.
In our example we can make two signatures of 12 pages, because our total page count is 24.

Click Print Settings (3) to make more detailed settings.

2. Step Two

File:Indesign MultiBooklet Step2.png

First select the right printer (4) - in our case HR-FollowMe.
In the lower half of the menu you should select Print Blank Pages (5).

3. Step Three


Indesign SigBooklet Step3.png

First select the size of paper you are going to print on (5)

Set the Orientation (6) to landscape

Set the page position (7) to Centered.
Scale if necessary.

If necessary (and your paper has enough space left over) you can print Crop Marks and Bleed in Marks and Bleed (8)

Now we need to do the settings for the printer (9) - click it.


4. Step Four

Indesign SigBooklet Step4.png
Indesign SigBooklet Step4.png

Switch Layout (10) to Finishing from the drop-down menu.

Make sure that you here select one of the two Short Edge options (11). It does not matter which one, but if it is set to Long Edge, every second page will be printer upside down.

5. Step Five

Click Print> OK

Now we are back in the menu we started with. Click Preview (left top corner) to see if everything is set properly.

In our example, the first preview page should show both page 1 and 24, the last one page 12 and 13.

You can now press Print.