Prepress Technician how-to

How to Impose a Saddle-Stitched Booklet

Imposition puts pages in order.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Imposition puts pages in order. In short: confirm; choose; add, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Confirm page count.

  2. Choose the template.

  3. Add creep.

  4. Place pages.

  5. Add marks.

  6. Proof the folded dummy.

Safety reminders for prepress technicians

  • Handle plate chemicals carefully
  • Use ergonomic setups
  • Protect customer files
  • Take screen breaks

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