16-up Imposition

[joshGBP]

Hello all - I'm new to the forum, and I wasn't sure exactly where to post this question. I'm trying to put together some 16-up templates, and I can't figure out where the pages should go for the different page counts. Does anyone have any 16-up templates (schematics) that they could send me? Thanks in advance! -Josh

[Whitaker]

Do you have a folding dummy that you are working from? That should tell you where to put the pages in your template. What software are you using for you impos?

[joshGBP]

I don't have a dummy to work from, which would really help, you're right. I use Preps for imposition. These templates will be for another press, potential customer, and I'm hoping to set up all the templates that I might need before-hand. Thanks for the fast reply by the way!

[Al Ferrari]

Just send me your credit card information and all other life critical data and I will make one for you.

[joshGBP]

Originally Posted by Al Ferrari

Just send me your credit card information and all other life critical data and I will make one for you.

Strange reply... am I missing something?

[cjwworld]

Originally Posted by joshGBP

Strange reply... am I missing something?

That was a joke

really making a dummy is really simple.. create 8.5 x 11 sheets and fold it where it would fold it on the press/or folder.

Number them 1-16 the unfold it and that is your placement of #.. I gave the simple and fast explaination.


Just email me if you need further info..

[Al Ferrari]

Sorry for my sarcasm. What I was trying to get across is that if you do not have a dummy, just make one. No need to ask anyone for one.

Al

[joshGBP]

Sorry, should have clarified.. I meant 16 pages per side, so a single sheet would have 32pgs. I suppose the final imposition would have to be based on the press it's intended for, as there are so many variables on this type of imposition. I don't have the setup details for the press, so the question probably can't be answered here - and I can't fold down a mockup without knowing the press.

[gordo]

Originally Posted by joshGBP

Sorry, should have clarified.. I meant 16 pages per side, so a single sheet would have 32pgs.

Is this the kind of thing you're looking for?


If so, contact me offline and I'll send you more like this with variants based on bindery needs.

best, gordon p

my print blog here: Quality In Print current topic: HiFi color implementation

[Sev]

You should also check with the bindery person involved since they would have to do the folding and cutting and could have a preference as to how to lay out the imposition.

-Sev