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October 10, 2022
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Image partial duplication across center fold when exporting as PDF

  • October 10, 2022
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Hello, 

I am trying to export a book file from ID into a single page PDF to be uploaded to the book printing company Lulu. They request that the file be in single pages instead of two-page spreads, and that the file be exported with full bleed on all 4 sides. The problem I am having is that some of the pages in my book that will align as two-page spreads when printed have images that go across the center area (see attached images) -- and these images have duplication of the middle of the image. I am trying to fix it so that the image aligns properly and I don't have this duplication. Any suggestions for export settings that still include the full bleed? Please see the attached images for examples -- the map spread has a duplicated letter "L" in the middle, and the picture of the people has a partial duplication of the woman in the middle. The images are screenshots from the viewer that the printing company Lulu offers, FYI. 

 

Thanks for your thoughts!

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Correct answer Peter Spier

That duplication is expected when you have full bleed on all four sides. It will end up buried in the binding or trimmed off so no worries.

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Peter SpierCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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October 10, 2022

That duplication is expected when you have full bleed on all four sides. It will end up buried in the binding or trimmed off so no worries.