Bleeds, Trims and Registrations
After creating your Publisher document, you took it along to a printer only to be told that they either do not like the Publisher file format or flatly refuse to print it. This can be a frustrating experience, especially if you have spent a lot of time perfecting your document. However, there is a solution that can help you avoid this issue and ensure your document is print-ready.
One of the key steps in preparing your document for printing is to create bleed, trim, and registration marks. These marks are essential for ensuring that your document prints correctly and looks professional. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of adding these marks in Publisher, making your document ready for any printer.
Steps to Create Bleed, Trim, and Registration Marks in Publisher
- Open Publisher and navigate to the document you want to prepare for printing.
- Go to the File tab and select Print.
- Click on Printer Properties to open the printer settings dialog box.
- Set Up Bleed: In the printer settings, look for an option to add bleed. This will ensure that your document prints with a margin that can be trimmed off, preventing white edges.
- Add Trim Marks: Trim marks indicate where the document should be cut. In the printer settings, enable the option to add trim marks.
- Include Registration Marks: Registration marks help align the different colors in your document. Enable this option in the printer settings.
- Preview Your Document: Before printing, preview your document to ensure that the bleed, trim, and registration marks are correctly applied.
- Save Your Document: Save your document as a PDF to preserve the formatting and marks. This format is widely accepted by printers.
By following these steps, you can create bleed, trim, and registration marks in Publisher, ensuring that your document is print-ready and looks professional. This process will help you avoid any issues with printers and ensure that your document is printed exactly as you intended.