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STEP 2: SPECIFYING AN IMPOSITION TYPE
Because the type of imposition interacts with the binding and determines
which other options are available, it’s important to understand how each
type functions.
•
Standard places the number of pages you specify for the sheet type on each
flat: Two for
2-Up, four for 4-Up, or eight for 8-Up. For example, if you select
4-Up Standard, an 8-page document yields two unique printer flats, a 16-page
document yields four unique printer flats, and so on (provided that you choose
Saddle Stitch or Perfect Bound for the binding).
• Work & Turn places four (4-Up) or eight (8-Up) pages on each flat, in which
the printed press sheet is turned from left to right.
Saddle Stitch and Perfect
Bound
binding yields duplicate printer spreads.
•
Work & Tumble places four (4-Up) or eight (8-Up) pages per flat, in which the
printed press sheet is tumbled top to bottom.
Saddle Stitch and Perfect Bound
binding yields unique printer spreads, which are then duplicated front and back.
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Split Web, available only for 8-Up sheets, places eight pages on each flat.
Split Web allows you to impose a document over several forms when printing
to a web press that can be configured to run multiple roll stands. In the
Sheets
field, enter the number of roll stands to be configured. For example, entering 2
in the
Sheets field imposes 2 forms that make up one 32-page signature. In the
Layout pane, you can toggle between the forms Quark Imposer prints.
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Sheet Wise places four (4-Up) or eight (8-Up) pages on each flat, but it creates
different plates for each side of the press sheet. Use this option when printing
full signatures that yield one signature out on a web press. When you choose
Sheet Wise, the Units drop-down menu lets you choose how many units out
to produce.
To specify an imposition type:
1 In the Layout pane, confirm the sheet type: 2-Up, 4-Up, or 8-Up.
2 Select General to display the Type drop-down menu.
3 Choose an option from the Type drop-down menu.
The Type drop-down menu in the General area, which offers different imposition
options depending on the sheet type.
SETTING UP PRINTER FLATS
CHAPTER 3: QUARK IMPOSER FOR QUARKXPRESS
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