Trim Offset

What it does

• A printed border or rule needs a trim line that accounts for creep.
• Offset is a deliberate correction, not a licence to move the cut.
• Every offset must reference the trim size on the ticket.

How to use it

1. Move the trim box, not the artwork, when correcting a repeated edge rule.
2. Record the offset on the ticket so a reprint starts from the same number.
3. A four-side border needs a four-side measurement, not one side and an assumption.
4. If the offset exceeds 2 mm, fix the fold or the layout instead.

Safety notes

• Never offset the trim to hide a missing bleed; it will expose white at the edge.
• Confirm the offset with the bindery before the first cut, not after.