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mdhoward2k
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April 17, 2012
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Creating a booklet with multiple pages on 11x17

  • April 17, 2012
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Lets first discuss the finish size and the expectation of my output to help establish my goal. I want a 8.5x11 booklet that is cut and saddle stapled from a 11x17 sheet. Typically I create booklets by using a 8.5x11 spread design. Lets say the booklet is 1 through 8 in pages. I would create the spread (pg.1 and pg.8) - page one - (pg.2 and pg.7) page two, and so on. I would have to print the pages as they are going to be "folded" into each other. Is there an easier way that I can make pages 1 through 8 and I can export the page numbers to align with their specific spread automatically?

When I have to make a 48 page spread booklet I have to start with page 48 and page 1 (because those are the cover and back page) then 2 and 47 (on a spread) - Is there an easier method?

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Correct answer Daniel Flavin

Create your document as 48 pages, facing pages.

When complete, File > Print Booklet (I'm assumeing you are CS3 or higher)

Print Booklet requires setting 2 up Saddlestitch, clicking the Print Setting for the normal dialog of sheet size and orientation, than back to the Print Booklet main dialg. It takes some getting used to..

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sjm227
sjm227
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March 27, 2016

Thank you!

Daniel Flavin
Daniel FlavinCorrect answer
Inspiring
April 17, 2012

Create your document as 48 pages, facing pages.

When complete, File > Print Booklet (I'm assumeing you are CS3 or higher)

Print Booklet requires setting 2 up Saddlestitch, clicking the Print Setting for the normal dialog of sheet size and orientation, than back to the Print Booklet main dialg. It takes some getting used to..

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mdhoward2kAuthor
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April 17, 2012

Thanks for the quick response. I am a bit onfised though. I am using CS5.5, but what if I wanted to export the file to provide it to the printer to print? I can't "Print Booklet" to PDF?

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Jen6566
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August 16, 2013

How many pages is the original file? - you can manually place 36 pages in a couple of minutes - placing either pdf's of the document or native InDesign files.

There is a script which will automate this, I expect Peter will chime in with a link - search for Multi Page Importer Script Scott Zanelli

If you're looking to impose more than 36-48 pages, see my reply about creep and shingling. Your layout will require ample non-content at the outside edge (away from the spine). I'm sure your "can't impose" printer cannot accomodate for the creep either.


In this case, not many - only 4.  But I have some longer books in the works that are going to be 20+ pages.  I'll look at the creep and shingling, but I'm self taught, so I'm not sure what that means.

I will search for the importer script and hopefully the instructions are clear for a non-programmer type like me. 

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