How to print two aligned artboards double sided?

[Bensox79]

I created two art-boards which are aligned perfectly on screen, however when I print them double sided I cannot find out how to align them (so I can trim to size).  I have tried various configurations and searched here and elsewhere for answers to no avail.  By converting it to pdf the print was nearly aligned but not quite.  I considered measuring the mis-alignment then re-aligning the artwork to compensate but there must be a better way.

I'm using Illustrator cs, artboard size is 304 x 256mm and print media is A3 so it has to be rotated for printing (which I've set in print dialogue). 

How should I set this up for correct double sided?

[Eternal Warrior · Accepted solution]

Hi Bensox79

If you have Illustrator.. chances are you have InDesign... I would personally recommend aligning this in a new InDesign file set up exactly how you want.

You can either copy and paste or place the native Illustrator Graphics into InDesign (placing is my recommended pro tip).

I found using InDesign much closer to using Illustrator so I would say that the learning curve isn't that steep at all.

There may be ways in Illy to do this but I would argue that the by far easiest method is via InDesign.

If you still want/need to go down the Illy only route then please let me know and I will revise my answer.

Best,

EW

[Bensox79]

Thanks for your advice EW, I will read up on placing into InDesign and give it a go.  Glad to hear it's similar to ai as I've been holding back from it until now!

[Mario Arizmendi]

Can you upload the file I think I can teach how to do it in illustrator....

Pls tell us what version of illustrator are you using

[Eternal Warrior]

Sure no problem Bensox79! Glad to be of help

Message me if you need any advise or further guidance or just want to know how to do something in InDesign.

Best,

EW