Book printing indesign

[vernita0101]

Hello everyone,

I am new to Indesign. I am trying to print a book. Anyone have any suggestions on an easy way to get started?

[Jeffrey_Smith]

Do you mean using the Print Booklet function? Or preparing a file for a commerical offset or digital printer?

[vernita0101]

Print booklet 

[vernita0101]

Does the booklet limit the amount of pages

[vernita0101]

Print booklet

[Jeffrey_Smith]

Here are some things to keep in mind:

- page count needs to be divisible by four: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, etc.

- if there are pages with no content, place a white frame on these pages.

- you will need to configure settings in 3 areas:

• Print Booklet - booklet type, preview to insure imposition is correct
• Print - proper page size for spread, orientation on sheet
• Printer - setup duplex side, paper tray of printer

[Derek Cross · Accepted solution]

If you want to learn how to use InDesign, this is an excellent book (with an acompanying website): https://www.adobepress.com/store/adobe-indesign-classroom-in-a-book-2020-release-9780136502678

Also the Linkedin Learning online video tutorials are excellent (you can get 30-days free access): https://www.linkedin.com/learning/indesign-2020-essential-training?trk=learning-serp_learning_search... and there are a number of free tutorial on the Adobe Creative Cloud app.

And come back to this friendly forum for specific questions.

[vernita0101]

Thanks so much