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Hi! I am converting my InDesign Documents into PDFs before I send them to the printer, and I have turned on the crop and bleed marks. I have a 1/4 inch bleed on one document, and a 3 millimeter bleed on another document. Could you please help me know what I am supposed to set the Offset to??? I am not even sure what the Offset does!!! If you could let me know, I would be much appreciative! Thanks!
Hi Amie,
Offset refers to the distance the crop marks starting point is from the trim edge of the document.
I recommend checking with your printer as to what amount of offset and bleed they require. While there is sort of an unspoken standard, printer's can have different set-up requirements for various reasons.
Standard settings usually follow this -
1/8 (.125) inch (3.175 millimeter or 9 points) for both bleed and offset.
Visit our website for a step-by-step example at:
http://www.bestprintingonline.com/indesign.htm
This allows the crop marks to be far enough away from the trim edge so that should a variation in trimming occur, they will not show in the finished product.
Thanks,
Ken Black
www.bestprintingonline.com
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Ken Black
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With over 20 years experience in graphic arts as well as working as a preflight and prepress technician for Best Printing Online, I can answer any questions relating to graphic design and printing. This includes but is not limited to Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Xpress and just about any other graphics related software.
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Currently employed by
Best Printing Online, I have been working as a graphic designer and printing professional for over 20 years. My experiences range from original design work including layout, illustration and photography to prepress production and troubleshooting. I have done consulting and training for some of the smallest print shops to the largest design agencies and printers in the industry.
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Occupational Certificate in Darkroom and Printing Technologies from back when light tables and contacting frames were cool. Attended McHenry County College, Columbia College Chicago and Northern Illinois University and strive to attain new knowledge in this field wherever it may be hiding.
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