Tutorial 2: Creating a Booklet
This tutorial helps you practice creating a booklet from sample PDF and TIFF files.
Depending on the functions available on your printer, you can practice creating one of two booklet types, [A] or [B].
Functions used in this tutorial:
- Create a new job
- Create and rename chapters
- Edit original
- Insert text
- Insert image
- Delete image
- Paper, imposition, and finishing settings
- Set job paper
- Set imposition
- Add page numbers
- Insert tabs (booklet [A] only)
- Finishing (staple, fold)
Selecting a booklet type
The instructions in this tutorial cover two different booklet types.
Use the information in the table to select a type of booklet according to the functions available on your printer. Follow the instructions for the type of booklet you select.
| Booklet Type | Binding Method | Required Printer Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Booklet [A] |
Regular printing (2-sided) Staple: 2 at left Insert tab stock (optional) |
Stapler An input tray where you can load tab stock Note: If your printer does not have an input tray where you can load tab stock, you can
proceed with the practice without inserting tab stock.
|
| Booklet [B] |
Inner binding (Staple: 2 at center) |
Booklet stapler Folding unit |
Reference: For information on the functions available on your printer, see the printer documentation.