Who should complete this activity

• Prepress operators who are working with systems that are licensed for output to PDF
• Prepress managers who are working with systems that are licensed for output to PDF

Why you should complete this activity

The settings in Prinergy Evo output PDF process templates allow you to create simple imposition layouts without using an imposition program.

The options provided in Prinergy Evo output PDF process templates allow you to create layouts suitable for output to proof, film, or plate devices. The settings allow you to specify the number of pages per surface, to position the pages relative to one another, to set bleed margins between pages, and to accurately position the entire layout relative to the media. 

Recommended reading

In the Prinergy Evo Workflow Client user guide for your version of Prinergy Evo Workflow software, search for: Output PDF–Layout Options

Time required to complete this activity

25 minutes

What you'll learn

How to use the layout settings available in an output PDF process template to arrange PDF digital master files in a simple 4-up layout suitable for submitting to proof, film, or plate

What you'll need

• For this activity, you must have access to an installed and configured Prinergy Evo system that is licensed for output to PDF.
• You will need sample input files for refined digital master PDF files. If needed, you can use the EvoITP_Fat.ps file found in the location to which you extracted the activity files, in the ITP Files\Input Files folder.

What you'll do

• Use the settings in the Layout section of an output PDF process template to create a simple layout.
• Determine what information you require about your company’s press and finishing requirements in order to correctly configure the Page Placement and Layout Placement options in the Layout section of the output PDF process template.