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==Paper and File==
==Upload your file==
*Decide on the paper you want to use and take it from the drawers, remember the number of the drawer it comes from.
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>
[[File:downloads.png |590x590px]]<br>


*Transfer your files to the computers next to the Cannon printer, drag them from Downloads to the HELD section of the printing software.
==Choose a preset==
[[File:downloads.png |590x590px]]
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>
[[File:0_BookletPrinting_Presets.png |590x590px]]<br>


==Job Properties==
===Control paper size and type===
*Double click on your file so the Job Properties window opens.
On the left-side menu select: '''Quick Access'''.<br>
[[File:jobproperties2.png|580x580px]]
1. Check your '''Output Paper Size''' - see that it matches your spread size, as defined in the preset. <br>
===Presets===
2. Check your paper in the '''Paper Catalogue'''.<br>
*Go to the right corner and click on the Presets and choose a preset that uses the word Booklet.  
- If you are printing on your own paper, change the Media Type to choose the right '''paper weight'''.<br><br>
ADD LIMIT OFF PAGES HERE<br>
[[File:2_BookletPrinting_PaperCat.png |590x590px]]
Booklet A5 uses A4 paper. Booklet A4 needs A3 paper. If you want paper from the drawers 1-22, change the paper in the quick access menu and change
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You can choose a machine name like Heavy 5 or use a Paper Catalogue like Glossy 250 grams A3. As long as it matches the names of the papers  in the Canon trays. You are only allowed to change the paper kinds for the Multi Purpose tray.
3. select from the 2-sided Printing options:<br>
 
[[File:2B_BookletPrinting_2side.png |590x590px]]<br>
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[[File:presets.png|580x580px]]
[[File:Full-page_design_example_2b.jpg |450x450px]] [[File:Short-edge_flipping_example_4.jpg |450x450px]]
 
==Define Booklet Structure==
On the left-side menu select: '''Layout'''.<br>
1. select from the small menu "booklet" and click OK. <br>
[[File:3_BookletPrinting_OK.png |590x590px]]<br><br>
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>
[[File:4_BookletPrinting_BType.png |590x590px]]
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*Check the settings
3. Under "Paper Size" make sure you select the same output Paper Size as you did before.<br>
[[File:jobpropertiesset.png|580x580px]]
Please note: "shrink to fit" is set on as default. To maintain your original design size click it out.<br>
===Layout===
 
You can choose a different paper for the cover. It will print first.
==Cover==
*Go to Layout and click Define 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>
[[File:jobproperties11.png|580x580px]]
 
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.
 
[[File:8_BookletPrinting_DefineCover.png|580x580px]]
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*Choose the paper for the cover
[[File:cover2.png|580x580px]]
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===Finishing===
==Staple Option==
*Go to Finishing and scroll down to see the Stapler Mode
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
[[File:finishing.png|580x580px]]
[[File:finishing.png|580x580px]]
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*Select Saddle Stitch in the Stapler Mode
2. Select '''Saddle Stitch''' in the Stapler Mode
[[File:fnishing2.png|580x580px]]
[[File:fnishing2.png|580x580px]]<br>
==At the printer==
 
*Click Print
==Multiple Signatures==
*On the Canon: find the asked paper when the printer asks for the paper (five beeps will sound and a red light will flash). Then insert the paper of the cover and press OK twice.
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.

Latest revision as of 14:51, 14 September 2023

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.
Double-click the file to open job properties.

Downloads.png

Choose a preset

Select one of the existing presets, based on your page size and your paper choice.

explanation: your paper size is your page width x2 (=a spread).
for example, if your booklet has a page size of A5 or smaller = your preset is an A4 Booklet.
if your page size is A4 or smaller = your preset is an A3 Booklet.

0 BookletPrinting Presets.png

Control paper size and type

On the left-side menu select: Quick Access.
1. Check your Output Paper Size - see that it matches your spread size, as defined in the preset.
2. Check your paper in the Paper Catalogue.
- If you are printing on your own paper, change the Media Type to choose the right paper weight.

2 BookletPrinting PaperCat.png

3. select from the 2-sided Printing options:

2B BookletPrinting 2side.png

Full-page design example 2b.jpg Short-edge flipping example 4.jpg

Define Booklet Structure

On the left-side menu select: Layout.
1. select from the small menu "booklet" and click OK.
3 BookletPrinting OK.png

2. Select Booklet Type.
- use Saddle for a booklet with 1 signature (max 24 pages)
- use Nested Saddle for multiple signatures
- use Perfect for Japanese binding

4 BookletPrinting BType.png
3. Under "Paper Size" make sure you select the same output Paper Size as you did before.
Please note: "shrink to fit" is set on as default. To maintain your original design size click it out.

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.

Under 'Cover' select "Define Cover".
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.
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.

8 BookletPrinting DefineCover.png

Staple Option

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

1. Go to Finishing and scroll down to see the Stapler Mode Finishing.png
2. Select Saddle Stitch in the Stapler Mode Fnishing2.png

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.
Go to the Canon and control its dashboard. Update the paper selection to match your defined paper. Double-click OK.