Creating a Layout for Booklets Using the Origami Function
This example shows how to create a layout for a set of two 5.5" x 8.5" booklets on
17" x 11" paper using the Origami function. Since the same booklet is printed twice, printing time and costs are reduced.
- On the Advanced Imposition screen, click
, the Configuration button, and select Layout Editor.
The Layout Editor screen opens. - Configure the basic layout settings in the Template Setup dialog box.
- For Unit System, select Imperial.
- For Signature type, select Sheetwise Turn.
- For Binding side, select Left side.
- For Trim Page Size, select Custom.Enter 5.5" for the width of the page and 8.5" for the height.
- For Paper/Plate Size, select Custom.Enter 17" for the width of the paper and 11" for the height.
- For Page Orientation, select landscape orientation.
- Enter 2 in the Rows per Side and Columns per Side fields.
- For Plates per Signature, select Double sided.
- Click OK.
- Click
, the Origami button.
- Click
, the Cut button.
- Select the vertical fold line, then hold the Shift key and click.
- Click
, the Fold button.
- Select the horizontal fold line on the left half of the sheet, move the cursor over the top section, then hold the Shift key and click.
- Repeat the previous step for the right half of the sheet.
- To save your settings and return to the main Layout Editor screen, click OK.
- Click Save.