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==Overview==
==Overview==
Steps for creating a PDF file that can be used to take to the printer (print shop, not laserjet) and print out copies of a comic to be assembled into the final books.
Steps for creating a PDF file that can be used to take to the printer (print shop, not laserjet) and print out copies of a comic to be assembled into the final books.


==InDesign==
==InDesign==
===Document setup===
===Document setup===
This is assuming that the cover of the comic is included in the InDesign document.
This is assuming that the cover of the comic is included in the InDesign document.
* Create a section for the cover that's independent of the pages.
* Create a section for the cover that's independent of the pages.
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===Exporting Booklet as PostScript file===
===Exporting Booklet as PostScript file===
* File > Print Booklet
* File > Print Booklet
** Setup tab
** Setup tab
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* The PDF version is saved automatically in the same directory as the .ps file.
* The PDF version is saved automatically in the same directory as the .ps file.
* Delete .ps file
* Delete .ps file
[[Category:Production]] [[Category:Comics]]

Latest revision as of 03:42, 26 March 2016

Overview[edit]

Steps for creating a PDF file that can be used to take to the printer (print shop, not laserjet) and print out copies of a comic to be assembled into the final books.

InDesign[edit]

Document setup[edit]

This is assuming that the cover of the comic is included in the InDesign document.

  • Create a section for the cover that's independent of the pages.
    • In the "Pages" pane, right click on the cover page > Numbering & Section Options
      • Start Page Numbering at: 1
      • Section Prefix: "cover-"
  • Create a section for the pages.
    • Right click on the first page of the comic > Numbering & Section Options
      • Start Page Numbering at: 1
      • Section Prefix: "pg-"

Exporting Booklet as PostScript file[edit]

  • File > Print Booklet
    • Setup tab
      • Print Settings...
        • Printer: PostScript
        • PPD: Adobe PDF
        • General tab
          • Print Blank Pages: checked <<< important!
        • Setup tab
          • Page Size: Letter
          • Page Orientation: landscape for 5.5 x 8.5" comics
          • Scale To Fit: unchecked
          • Page Position: centered
      • Pages: Range: "pg-1-pg-28"
        • (Where 28 is whatever the last page is.)
        • (The "pg-" prefix excludes the cover from the PDF.)
    • Preview tab - always check this to confirm
    • Click Print and save the .ps file

Convert PostScript file to PDF[edit]

  • First open Acrobat Distiller (without opening any files)
  • Select output settings
    • Default Settings: High Quality Print
    • (These settings can be defined in InDesign with File > Adobe PDF Presets.)
  • Open the .ps file.
  • The PDF conversion starts automatically.
  • The PDF version is saved automatically in the same directory as the .ps file.
  • Delete .ps file
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