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Hi there.
I have been asked to design an A3 document that will be crossfolded to A5. The entire inside of the A3 page is to be an A3 wall planner. How do I go about setting up this in InDesign to keep my printer happy when I send him over a print ready pdf?
Probably really simple but I want to get it right first time to save having to mess about! Any help would be great!
Regards,
Kathleen
Hi Kathleen,
Since this is a piece that folds in half and then half again, nothing special comes to mind as far as setting things up. The best advice I can give you here is for you to contact the printer that will be producing the job for you. They will be best to give advice as to how they would like your file to be set up.
As with any print job, be sure you are using high resolution graphics, have bleed extended wherever necessary and give yourself at least an 1/8" to a 1/4" safety margin for any important text or graphics from the folds and trim edges.
Visit our website help section here: http://www.bestprintingonline.com/printing-help.htm for in-depth information, printing guidelines, templates and application tips.
Lastly, and I cannot stress this enough, it is always best to contact the printer that will be producing your job for information. While the basic process is fairly standard worldwide, each printer has their own requirements and communicating with them is essential to a successful job.
Thanks,
Ken Black
www.bestprintingonline.com
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| Comment | Thanks very much for that. I had already spoken to the printer and I have arranged to go and sit with their designer so I get exactly what they want. The frustration is, I didn't want to appear stupid and also wanted to get on with the work and wondered if you could help in the mean time!! Thanks very much for you prompt response and I shall await the pearls of wisdom I receive tomorrow! Kindest regards, Kathleen | ||
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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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