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The print Booklet feature in Adobe InDesign enables the generation of printer spreads for printing. For instance, when working on an 8-page booklet, the pages are initially displayed in sequence within the Adobe InDesign layout window. Yet, in printer spreads, page 1 is positioned next to page 8, and page 2 is positioned next to page 7, maintaining this pattern. This setup guarantees that when the paired pages are printed on a single sheet, folded, and collated, the pages align in the correct order
While pages are displayed sequentially in the layout window, they are printed in a different order to ensure they appear correctly when folded and bound.
NOTE:
- If this is your first time printing a booklet, please reach out to your instructor for a demonstration
- The total number of pages should be divisible by four ( Example 4, 8, 12, etc.)
- All pages must be the same size.
- Choose File > Print Booklet
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If you don’t want the entire document printed, select Range in the Setup area and specify which pages to include.
Use hyphens to separate consecutive page numbers and commas for nonadjacent page numbers. For example, typing '3-7, 16 ' imposes pages 3 through 7 and 16.
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To change settings such as printer’s marks and color output, click Print Settings. Using the options on the left, change settings as needed, and then click OK.
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Preview and print
The steps outlined above explain how to produce a basic booklet printout in Adobe InDesign.
For advanced booklet printing, including custom impositions, bleeds, or professional binding layouts, please consult your instructor for guidance.
Examples of Advanced Booklet Printing Options
Imposition Options
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2-up Saddle Stitch: The standard setup for most booklets, where pages are arranged side by side for folding and stapling.
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2-up Perfect Bound: Organizes pages for perfect binding, where adhesive is applied to attach the pages to the cover.
Bleed and Creep
You can configure:
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Bleed: Extends color or images past the trim edge to ensure clean, accurate cuts.
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Creep: Offsets inner pages slightly to compensate for the shift that occurs during folding and binding.
