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Printing 3 inch by 5 inch flyers to A4 - how to set up in illustrator

  • October 9, 2017
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Hi there

I have created an artboard size 3 x 5 inches to create a small flyer. I'd like to save paper by printing 4 per A4 sheet (using my home canon printer).Can anyone tell me how I set this up?

Many thanks

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    Correct answer Monika Gause

    If layer structure is important to you:

    Create a new file, size A4

    File > Place the original AI file (it needs to be saved with PDF compatibility turned on)

    Then make 3 copies of that and arrange on the page.

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    Mike_Gondek10189183
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    Mike_Gondek10189183Community Expert
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    October 9, 2017

    Also draw yourself trim marks, that you line your ruler up before you cut.

    If your color goes to the edge of your flyer, then add bleed (shown in pink). This way the edge of your white paper will not show even if you are not 100.00% perfect with your cuts.

    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    October 9, 2017

    If layer structure is important to you:

    Create a new file, size A4

    File > Place the original AI file (it needs to be saved with PDF compatibility turned on)

    Then make 3 copies of that and arrange on the page.

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