Tips for double sided printing

Hi team.
I have been working on a document which is in various sizes.
In essense its like tabs you pull out from a sleeve, so each one is exactly 2.3cm smaller than the last.
They work their way up to the size of UK size A4
Outputting from indesign produces these pages at their various sizes which is fine, but I need to print back to back onto A4 paper then trim. the result is back to back causes the print to be on say the left side of the page on both sides, meaning its not back to back.
What I think I need is for the files to output to A4 with appropriate marks, so I can print back to back simply. At the minute the only way I can think is to output to PDF then bring them page for page into illustrator and manually line them up for each page then output to PDF again. Seems really clunky.
I guess what I am asking is, even though the page is one size can I somehow output at A4 with it centered. Or does anyone have any tips on how I can best achieve this for printing with domestic style printers?

Create a new InDesign document, A4 with the apropriate number of pages.
Place then the original InDesign (File->Place). Don't forget the "Show Import Options" to be able to select all the pages of your document and apropriate cropping.
After this, you can manually put crop marks for each page to get the correct trim and export this to a PDF file.
Each time you change your source document, you need to update the links in the second file before outputting to PDF.
You have once to do some manual work for the rest I think it is quite straight forward.
When you add pages to the source document, you only need to import that page.

Similar Messages

  • How to show the layout option for double-sided printing on Acrobat Pro X on Mac?

    Adobe Acrobat Pro X version 10.0.0 print dialog does not show the option to select Layout for two-sided (double-sided) printing. How to fix it?
    System: Mac OS X 10.6.6 on Mactel
    Thanks.

    David,
    Wow, it worked. Many thanks. This is what I did, following your directions to print PDF files as double-sided:
    01-Command P & Click "Printer button".
    02-Click Yes.
    03-Click the Popup Arrow to display contents.
    04-Select Two-sided "Long-Edge binding" or whatever needed and Click Print.
    05-Click OK to Print.
    What fooled me is that from Word (.doc) files the screen on step 3 and 4 show directly selecting a popup menu on the initial print window, whereas when printing PDF files it is required to go through steps 1-2-3 above.
    Again, many thanks. You made my day!!!

  • Creating PDFs for Double Sided Printing Problem

    I'm not having trouble printing, but with generating a pdf that will print double sided correctly. Currently I have a pdf with many invoices on it. Some are an odd number of pages long and some even. The problem I have is if I don't insert a blank page to the invoices with an odd number of pages (to make it even), then the next invoice's 1st page will be on the back of the previous invoice.
    Example:
    Invoice #1 has 3 pages
    Invoice #2 has 4 pages
    Invoice #3 has 2 pages
    After double-siding
    Invoice #1
    Page 1
    Front: Page 1 from Invoice 1
    Back: Page 2 from Invoice 1
    Page 2
    Front: Page 3 from Invoice 1
    Back: Page 1 from Invoice 2 <------ This is my issue

    Hi Brian
    this is addressed in 5.6.2, you can force and odd or even page to end the document, if you need the extra blank page to finish on a odd page say XMLP will insert it for you. Check the docs, http://download-west.oracle.com/docs/cd/B25516_11/current/acrobat/115xdoug.zip
    Regards, Tim

  • No longer receive dialog box for double sided printing

    Usually when printing double sided documents the odd numbered pages print and then I get a dialog box telling me to flip over the pages and click continue and then the even numbered pages print. That box no longer appears after the odd numbered pages print and I'm unable to print the even numbered pages.  1.  How do I get the dialog box back (perhaps someone clicked the box stating "do not show this message again"?  2. If I don't get the dialog box back, how do I print the even number pages without the dialog box?  Currently, the power light blinks and no other documents can print.  I have F380 printer and I have Windows Vista.

    David,
    Wow, it worked. Many thanks. This is what I did, following your directions to print PDF files as double-sided:
    01-Command P & Click "Printer button".
    02-Click Yes.
    03-Click the Popup Arrow to display contents.
    04-Select Two-sided "Long-Edge binding" or whatever needed and Click Print.
    05-Click OK to Print.
    What fooled me is that from Word (.doc) files the screen on step 3 and 4 show directly selecting a popup menu on the initial print window, whereas when printing PDF files it is required to go through steps 1-2-3 above.
    Again, many thanks. You made my day!!!

  • Smartform Printing Problem for double sided printing

    Hi Techies,
    I have created a smartform for invoice printing, using double side printing.
    The requirement is that in the front page, page number has to be printed and at the back side static text is to be printed. So if my line items exceed to two pages. Than in printing, it is getting priinted as "Page 1 of 4" for the 1st invoice items page and "Page 3 of 4" for the second items page. But the client is asking it to be printed as "Page 1 of 2" & "Page 2 of 2" respectively.
    Currently I am using Page&SFSY-PAGE& of &SFSY-FORMPAGES&.
    Can anyone guide me how to achieve this requirement.
    Thanks & Regards,
    Vinit.

    Hi vinit,
    better u declare your own variable . and check with sfsy , the footer window must be final window
    data : lv_page type sfsy-page,
             lv_tot_page type sfsy-page.
    if sfsy-formpages > 2.
    lv_tot_page = sfsy-page / 2.
    if sfsy-page >2
    lv_page = sfsy-page - 1.
    else.
    lv_page = sfsy-page.
    endif.
    else .
    lv_page = sfsy-page.
    lv_tot_page = sfsy-formpages.
    endif

  • Double sided printing option hp envy 5530

    After uninstalling and reinstalling the Envy 5530 from my laptop to resolve a connectivity issue, I no longer find the option for double sided printing. I tried updating the printer software but still have no option for double sided printing. How might I be able to restore double sided printing option?

    Hi,
    Ensure the Automatic Duplexing option is enabled:
    Enter Control Panel > Devices and Printers.
    Right click the printer icon, then click Printer Properties.
    Click the Device Settings tab.
    Set the Automatic Two-Sided Duplex Accessory as installed and click OK to save the change.
    Now try printing and check for any difference.
    Regards,
    Shlomi

  • Double sided printing for canon

    how to print double sided printing for canon mp287?

    I am having the same problem. I just got a cannon MG2520 and I've been trying to print double sided...however it's not a grayed out option. This is extremely infuriating because I need to print about 50 slides off every few days for class. I've tried everything people have offered so far. There is no "duplex managing" or something to that effect when I go through systems and preferences. I read somewhere else to change format for to the specific printer and use "letter" instead of "US letter." However, US letter isn't even an option for me. I tried to go through preview and it just kept making the slides go the wrong way and wouldn't let me print multiple slides to one pages. As of now I have to manually go through, hit handouts (6 slides per page) and then count what number slides those are in order to print it right....this is extremely frustrating!! Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

  • How do I set optrion for double sided e-print?

    HP Office Jet 6500A Plus - Windows 7 -  
    I can set printer features to print double-sided, but Webprint always prints single sided only.  Please help.
    Thank you.  
    This question was solved.
    View Solution.

    Hello antuan333,
    At this point ePrint does not support duplexing (double-sided) printing. ePrint is continually receiving updated features on a daily basis and hopefully this option will be available in the future but not presently.
    If I have solved your issue, please feel free to provide kudos and make sure you mark this thread as solution provided!
    Although I work for HP, my posts and replies are my own opinion and not those of HP.

  • How do I use the double sided printing with my HP Officejet 6500A plus

    I need help with learning to use the double sided printing with my HP Officejet 6500A Plus

    Click on the Show Details button just above:
    You can configure various options from the dropdown menu just below Orientation.
    Printing two-sided requires a two-sided adaptor for the printer. Otherwise, you have to print out odd numbered pages first, turn them over and reinsert into the paper feeder, then print even numbered pages. If you do it right you get a nice two-sided document. If you do it wrong all the even numbered pages will be upside down.

  • How can I permanently disable double sided printing in Acrobat Reader 11.0.09?

    It is annoying to have to manually turn off double sided printing every time I print a *.pdf.  Is this fixable?

    Hi prtlaw,
    Are you still look for answer?
    These option are available with printer drivers. So, this is something you need to check from printer http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows/choosing-print-options#1TC=windows-7
    Or change the properties of every document:
    Regards,
    Ajlan Huda.

  • Double-sided print no longer showing up since upgrade to 10.10.2

    Since updating to 10.10.2, I can't find the double-sided print option on the Print menu (single-sided print and copy have worked fine) for my Epson WF-3640.  I am upgrading again now to 10.10.3 to see if that helps.  Any ideas?

    Since updating to 10.10.2, I can't find the double-sided print option on the Print menu (single-sided print and copy have worked fine) for my Epson WF-3640.  I am upgrading again now to 10.10.3 to see if that helps.  Any ideas?

  • 7410 double sided printing

    Well here I am again with printing problems.
    I have a Mac Book Pro using OS 10.9.5, Mavericks. I managed to resolve my Print/Scan problem with Shlomil's help. Also, he helped me some time ago with a double sided printing problem. Now I find I have the same double sided printing problem but am unable to follow his advice (which fixed the problem last time)....
    Now, The two sided printing box does not appear on the print drop down menu! So, I went on to the following (using the last advice Shlomil provided)...
    "1. Verify the duplex-printing accessory has been installed properly. To verify this open the System Preferences and go to Printers & Scanners. Open the print queue of your printer. Click on Printer Setup and from the tab menu choose Driver. Verify the box next to HP Two-sided Printing Accessory (Duplexer) is checked."  
    However, when I select the "Open Print Queue" there is no "Printer Setup" on the tab menu. So, I can't verify the "HP Two-sided Printing Accessory (Duplexer) is checked " (unless I'm doing something wrong). I  and went on to #2. 
    2. On the File menu, select Print. The Print window appears.
    NOTE: The Print window might be minimized. Click on Show Deatils to see all available settings.
    3. In the expanded Print window you will find next to Copies the checkbox for Two-Sided. Check the box.
    NOTE: If the checkbox does not appear within the specific application print dialog, skip this step.
    I skipped the above step since the two sided printing box does not appear on the print drop down Menu (and no expanded print window available).
    I  went on to #4.
    4. To select the binding type click the lowest selection box listed as the name of the program (e.g. TextEdit)
    Will appear as Copies & Pages within Microsoft Office applications.
    5. Select Layout from the drop-down menu.
    6. Set the Two-Sided option as Long-Edge binding (Portrait), or Long-Edge binding (landscape).
    Now, I don't show a "binding type" In the Layout" selection in the drop-down menu, etc.
    Shlomil suggested if this didn't work to reset the printing system. I'm really scared to do that because I have 3 printers and a scanner in different locations. When I selected the reset printing system the drop down said it would delete everything...all printers, scanners, faxes, etc.
     Is there any other less severe solution? I'm stumped! This all worked before (two sided printing, print/scan). The only thing I can think of is when I correct permissions or update to a newer OS.
    Please HELP! 
    This question was solved.
    View Solution.

    Well...I can't believe it!  Please disregard my ramblings.
    I mucked around in the printer stuff and in System Preferences "Printers & Scanners", selected "Options & Supplies"  rather than the "Open Print Queue" and then selected "Options". The  "HP Two-sided Printing Accessory (Duplex)" box was located there. It was not checked. Although I don't know how it got unchecked, I checked it and it fixed my problems.
    Thanks Again

  • HP Laserjet 1300 Manual Double Sided Printing with Windows 7

    I just purchased a new laptop with windows 7, love the interface but have some hiccups here and there.  And the one that is the biggest pain is printing.  I have a HP Laserjet 1300 connected via a linksys print server.  Single sided printing works just fine, but I used to be able to (and still can from my work laptop running XP and from my wifes Laptop running Vista Home) print double sided manually.  But now even though it says duplex, it will not work and I think the Windows Driver believes that it is a duplexer attached to the printer verses a manual feature.  Any ideas on how to get my manual double sided printing back?

    Nice one...
    I found you can also modify the "Manual Duplex Help" section to provide instructions to the user while duplex printing :
    The following prn_grp displays pictures similar to the Laserjet 1300 and has the right procedure (take the printed pages and place them in the same orientation in the tray) :
    <prn_grp models="HP LaserJet 1300;HP LASERJET 1300N;c5c5f890996e5fc5d7ffd96f8c759f2d ;555a2593970cf8b77ec5e1c722373e36 ;065e3643626aa153eb624120e21031cc ;5541b14acbc6bb39fefc0967181142e0 ;e6885ab28dbc6e127ae4963acf4d8ccc ;8f6b80f605bb593212acd699c0516d06 ;1d9e0f01c72b2d0001e58751826b42ac ;f77381023eb218bd6c75fbb5cd55337e ;8da5efe243e316c3fbd7ccd09d330f48 ;60caa8832f86a2502a3e4f31c6aa82f5 ;d1eb75d092f98ee058366d6d32b1c5d1 ;acb248ba464fba4feeac598ee070e4da;25b289c5a1af52c4c30c70e60d6a5486;
    5ad2ab06ec3d7c97c5236b04e461072d;a25c6f53a65697130a90c0bf48622fa1;835a8e29c28829102fb4dcccacf6c3dd;dc488b59d678f119ca11d4425e31bf36;b868c723ee9270bd0d70e96293adacf7;2a51e03acc06b149b4460fda9c7d4560;bb95bf471925e96c47a6a05d3252c357">
    <fname name="HPManualDuplexDialogItems">
    <option name="InstructionID_01_FACEDOWN-NOROTATE" value="BitmapID_227_StringID_3313"/>
    <option name="InstructionID_02_FACEDOWN-NOROTATE" value="BitmapID_505_StringID_3070"/>
    <option name="InstructionID_03_FACEDOWN-NOROTATE" value="BitmapID_231_StringID_3065"/>
    </fname>
    </prn_grp>
    More importantly, I was also able to modify the hpcu1306.xml file to enable full 1200 dpi support, by adding the following prn_grp at the end of the "Print Quality" section (after the hp LaserJet 9040 prn_grp and before the closing "</feature>")
    <prn_grp models="HP LaserJet 1300;HP LASERJET 1300N;">
    <fname name="PrintQualityGroup" default="PQGroup_4">
    <option name="PQGroup_2"/>
    <option name="PQGroup_4"/>
    <option name="PQGroup_5"/>
    </fname>
    </prn_grp>
    NB : PQGroup_2 is for 600 dpi, PQGroup_4 is for FastRes 1200 dpi (fast) and PQGroup_5 is for ProRes 1200 dpi (finer, slower, more memory used).
    The modified hpcu1306.xml file is available here : http://pastebin.com/6UxtcSaZ

  • HOW CAN I DOUBLE SIDED PRINTING ON MY HP ENVY 4500 SERIES PRINTER

    I  recently bought my HP ENVY 4500 series printer and love it.  The only problem I have is I can seem to work out how to do double sided printing, cant see any options and the booklet doesnt tell me...maybe  I am missing something. Please help! I hate wasting paper

    have you already installed the software for the MAC?
    what is the OSX version of your MAC?

  • Double sided printing on HP officejet 7410 and windows 8.1

    I recently had to upgrade to a new computer with Windows 8.1 and after downloading the driver for my old HP Officejet 7410 All in One WITH the double sided printing attachment, I cannot get it to print on both sides automatically, as in the printer setup there is only "print one page" or manually print double sided.  I continue to get the manual print instructions to turn the pages over.  I have downloaded the driver twice and cannot find an option for the double sided driver.  The printer still prints double sided automatically with the other old computer i have.
       Help ~ wanting to print double sided!

    I have the same problem.  I have the HP Officejet 7410 that supports automatic double sided printing.  I recently upgraded to Windows 8.1.  I installed the most recent software and drivers from the HP support site.  But automatic double sided printing is no longer an option.  What's up with that HP?  How about a fix?

Maybe you are looking for

  • Oracle.jbo.SQLStmtException: JBO-27122: SQL error during statement preparat

    I'm trying to apply ADS (Active Data Service) into our product. I'm following this example. ADF BC and the Active Data Service using af:table I have created a testing application and it works well. But when I try to apply it for the final product the

  • Premiere Pro CS4 Crashes When Video Window Resizes

    I have done a search for this topic and did not find any answers but I apologize if this topic has already been posted. Whenever I try to resize a video window in Premiere CS4 by dragging a panel with the mouse the program crashes and quits. This is

  • Download/Install FlashPlayer 10 fails

    I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL FLASHPLAYER 10 AND/OR ANY NEW FLASHPLAYER! I CANNOT GET INTO ANY SITE REQUIRING FLASHPLAYER 10 AND I CANNOT INSTALL OR EVEN DOWNLOAD IT FROM ANY OF THE FREE GET FLASH ICONS ON THE SITES OR FROM ADOBE!!!

  • How to implement effects in java sound

    I have read the programmer's guide in java sound and it said there that it can generate effects such as distortion, delay and others. I would like to implement some of those, I can already capture and play sound from a microphone but I don't know how

  • Repeating Values on axis (SSRS Chart)

    Hi ,      i have repeating values on axis .i am not sure sure how to get rid of this problem.i did workaround like changing interval property expression to iif(max(count(Fileld))<4,1,0) but it didn't help.i have attached  image file for reference .