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Imposition, bleed, creep, spine and proof checks for short-run print work, written as shop-floor numbers rather than a phone call after the trim.
Stages
Jump to directory| No | Stage | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Plan | Count sheets, fix bleed and approve a proof before makeready. |
| 02 | Press | Hold the sheet steady and keep ink inside the agreed coverage. |
| 03 | Finish | Fold, trim and bind to the numbers on the ticket. |
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Calculators
Back to topCalculatorSheet YieldHow many trimmed pages fit on a parent sheet, and how many sheets a run needs.Calculate CalculatorSpine CalculatorSpine width from leaf count, text caliper, cover thickness and a glue allowance.Calculate CalculatorInk CostEstimate ink cost from sheet count, sides and average coverage.Calculate
Bench reference
Back to top| Item | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bleed | 3 mm | 5 mm for heavy or laminated cover stock |
| Safety margin | 5 mm | Text and rules stay inside this inset |
| Gutter | 6 mm | Between trimmed pages on the same sheet |
| Creep threshold | 2 mm | Compensate in the imposition above this total |
| Spine allowance | 0.6 mm | Glue take-up before rounding to 0.5 mm |
| Stitch spacing | 60 to 90 mm | Centred on the fold, clear of the trim |
| Make-ready | 80 sheets | Small multi-colour press, per plate set |
| Running waste | 3 to 5 % | Separate from make-ready and finishing |