Production Manual
Table of Contents
Book Body Imposition
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Using Nobody Loves Me, by O.F. Walton (#12008) as the example
Assumptions: A new book that hasn’t been produced before, generated by MechGens.
Note: A full bleed image extends or "bleeds" to the edges of a page so that the image completely covers the entire page and does not show borders or white space around the edges.
Update and save the final body file in the corresponding Print & Ebooks folder:
X:\Print & Ebook Projects\Books\Nobody Loves Me-OFWalton-12008\12008—Product—Nobody Loves Me – Body\12008—Product—Nobody Loves Me.indd
Click ‘4up PDF’
This will auto select “Product”, “List of IDs” and “Generate Indd Outputs”
Enter the product id in the box on the top right
Click Run
It will open another window –
Select “Same as Input”
For the Input File:
Click search, and open the .indd file that was modified
Once everything looks ok, click run.
After 4up file is created:
Verify at least the following:
The last page matches the text on the original .indd’s last page.
Skim through for any images. These tend to have problems.
Look at several chapter pages, and check that they start where the TOC says they do.
If any of these were wrong:
The following notes are from memory ...
Use MechGens to export a pdf, with the parameter 'ProdTest~Test' in the Overrides textbox
In InDesign, make any necessary changes to the new (temporary?) InDesign file
And then export a pdf using “High Quality Print(1200)”
Open LineUp and create the imposed PDF
Tools
Impose Book/Pam/Etc.
Select pdf
Choose it from the corresponding Print and Ebooks folder
Select size if it hasn't done so for you
Save PDF As
Put it in the correct production folder:
Save under product number (replace the old file)
Full Bleed:
X:\Production\Books\Bodies\4up 3cut Full Bleed\12008.pdf
Regular: (typically use this folder)
X:\Production\Books\Bodies\4up 2cut\12008.pdf
Rename the new 4up pdf to be the item number:
12008.pdf
Move the file to the correct production folder:
Save under product number (replace the old file)
Full Bleed:
X:\Production\Books\Bodies\4up 3cut Full Bleed\12008.pdf
Regular: (typically use this folder)
X:\Production\Books\Bodies\4up 2cut\12008.pdf
For the cover, relink the links in this file: (X:\Production\Books\Imposition\12x18 2UP Book Cover Layout.indd) to the book cover, and export the layout file with the filename as item#.pdf to the correct folder in X:\Production\Books\Covers. (Most will be in the folder named ‘2up 12x18’)
Mini-Books
Mini-books need to be an 8-up pdf and saved to X:\Production\Books\Bodies\8up—MiniBook Economy.
This can be done by taking the 1-up pdf and going through LineUp.
LineUp
Tools
Impose Book/Pamph./Etc.
12x18 Sheet Size
3.75x5.5 booklet (economy)
Book Cover Imposition
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Using Nobody Loves Me, by O.F. Walton (#12008) as the example
Make the change and save the original cover .indd file
Open & Relink
X:\Production\Books\Imposition\12x18 2UP Book Cover Layout.indd
Relink (the chain on the side) all links to the original cover file you just saved.
Export production file
The file name will be the item number. ie. 4654.pdf
Export pdfs
Normal Book Covers:
X:\Production\Books\Covers\2up 12x18\12008.pdf
Economy Mini Book Covers:
X:\Production\Books\Covers\4up 12x18—Economy\
Gift Mini Book Covers:
X:\Production\Books\Covers\4up 12x18 – Gift\
Use “High Quality Print(1200)”
To Update a Pamphlet / Mini-Pamphlet Body
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Using Haggai, by H. Smith (#4654) as the example
Make changes and save the original .indd body file
Location: X:\Print & Ebook Projects\Pamphlets-Booklets\Haggai-HSmith-4654\ 4654—Product—Haggai—Body\4654—Product—Haggai-Final.indd
The ‘root’ folder is in bold above. Its where all other pamphlet project folders should go.
Save file
Export new PDF from the body file
If this is a newer template with a ‘dummy’ cover:
Use MechGens to do this. Indd functions -> Book -> 1 Up
If this is an older template, just export the pdf, using “High Quality Print(1200)”
Rename the pdf to be the item number
4654.pdf
Move production file based on Size:
If it’s a normal sized pamphlet (5.5x8.5)
Move the exported pdf to the production folder
X:\Production\Pamphlets\Bodies\Pamphlet\4654.pdf
Overwrite any pre-existing files with the same name.
If it’s a mini-pamphlet (5.5x3.75)
Open LineUp and create the imposed PDF
Tools
Impose Book/Pam/Etc.
Select pdf
Choose it from the corresponding Print and Ebooks folder (see C above)
Select size if it hasn't done so for you
Save PDF As
Put it in the production folder:
X:\Production\Pamphlets\Bodies\Mini-Pamphlet\4654.pdf
Save under product number (replace the old file)
To Update a Pamphlet / Mini-Pamphlet Cover
Make the change and save the original cover .indd file
Open & Relink
Mini-Pamphlets
X:\Production\Pamphlets\Imposition\Minipamphlet Cover 4up.indd
Pamphlets
X:\Production\Pamphlets\Imposition\Pamphlet Cover 2up.indd
Relink (the chain on the side) all links to the original cover file you just saved.
Export production file based on pamphlet size
The file name will be the item number. ie. 4654.pdf
Export pdfs
Mini-Pamphlet:
X:\Production\Pamphlets\Covers\Mini-Pamphlet\4654.pdf
Pamphlet:
X:\Production\Pamphlets\Covers\Pamphlet\4654.pdf
Use “High Quality Print(1200)”
Lineup Imposition (Ycc, Bgc, Cdc, Mini-Pamphlets … )
Open the tools menu, and click ‘Impose Book/Pam/Etc.’
Step 1: Click Select PDF, navigate to the product’s project folder, and click on the exported pdf of the body.
Step 2: Select the correct radio button.
Step 3: Click ‘Save PDF As”, and save it to the correct production folder
Step 4 for calendars: Compare new pdf to last year’s pdf to make sure imposition is correct.
Production of Books, Pamphlets, Tc
In lineup, click the line item that has the book. It should populate with the correct info (title, author, etc.) at the bottom of the screen. Then click the production tab at the top. It should load the cover on one side, and the body on the other.
Set the default printer (as shown below) for bodies & again for covers.
Print the correct number of layers need for the quantity. Layer count should show at the top of the screen, but if it doesn’t, I like to print 10% extra, (limited to 50 extra copies). If I need 50 books, and they’re printed 4 up, and covers are 2 up, the math would look something like this:
Bod: (50*1.1)/4 = 13.75. So 14 layers needed.
Cov: (50*1.1)/2 = 27.5. So 28 layers needed. Note: If an odd number are needed, I like to print an extra so that it’s an even number to get laminated. (Book covers get laminated 2 sheets at a time)
Cover paper defaults:
Book: 100lb cover, White, 12x18, glossy
Pamphlet: 80lb cover, White, 12x18, glossy
TC Overseas: 80lb text, White, 12x18 glossy
Book Body paper defaults:
11x17 paper, with the following weights depending on page count.
1-75pgs = 32lb
76-199pgs = 24lb
200-449pgs = 20lb
450+pgs = 16lb
11x17 separator (slip) sheets. Typically pink / blue. Keeps book layers separated
Typically the c7000 is used to print the color stuff, and the 1200, 1250, 6120 printers are used to print the black and white sheets.
11x17 Unbound Book Body Cuts
8.5”
Rotate 90
5.5”
11x17 Full Bleed book body cuts
10.75” (spine facing out / towards you)
5.5” (spine facing out / towards you)
Rotate 90
8.5”
12x18 Book Cover Cuts
Before creasing -
9” (cut short ways—split the two books)
Final Book Cuts
Face Trim to 5”
Rotate 90 to trim off top (keep spine on the right)
8.50”
Flip 180 (keep spine on the right)
8.00”
Final Book Cuts – Pre-MechGens. Out of date
Note, if using old style cover (pre-markH imposition with no tick marks), Use these instructions:
Face Trim to 5”
Rotate 90 to trim off top (keep spine on the right)
8.38”
Flip 180 (keep spine on the right)
8.00”
CD Album Cover cuts:
cut in half @ 8.5”
Then cut as little color off from top and bottom as possible to keep full bleed.
Pamphlet & Mini Pamphlet Cover Cuts
The covers are 2 up (or 4 up for a mini pamphlet) on a 12x18 inch sheet. After printing the covers, they need to be cut down to 8.5x11 inches. The same cuts apply to mini pamphlets.
Making the Cuts
17.625”
Rotate 180
17.25”
8.75
8.50
Rotate 90
11.50
Rotate 180
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Set Default Printer in Lineup
To Set the default printer in Lineup, click the blue ‘Set Default Printer’ button in the top menu bar.
It will show a list of printer queue options, arranged by physical printer. Clicking on one of the blue (or green) buttons will set that printer q as default. This makes finding the correct printer in a list of options easier. It’s also useful/necessary when printing the addressed TC envelopes.
Gospel of Peace Calendar (Gpc)
Oy Vey. I’m not sure what all to put in here. I’ll start, then re-organize as I go.
Last updated 4-16-2021
Stock Box Label Location: X:\Production\Calendars\GPC\Labels
Overview as I see it ...
The GPC is comprised of a color shell (background) printed on the press. The press sheets are then cut down, collated, and boxed. It’s vital that the collation is right, otherwise re-printing may be necessary. The customization (black imprint?) that is comprised of language, verse, calendar pad, custom dates, logos etc., is printed with the Konica Minolta printers.
The gospel verses all come from JNC, (Ask Dan for them) but the believer’s verses are picked specifically for GPC. The believer’s verses are on the first day of the month in the daily verses. (not sure which is assigned first. Chicken or egg situation) The artistic versions need to be manually created, as well as the NKJV believers.
Use XML reader for prepping the different sets necessary. (Verse sets, Creation facts, Verse-a-day, holiday sets)
Update Dan’s config file with the new set numbers, and then create the standard versions with falcon ... bridge?. (Important to proof!!!)
There is a GPC hot folder for each of the printers on btp-apps. It is controlled by settings PageScope Direct Print
When lineup / Indesign exports a production file, it copies it to the hotfolder. Pagescope then processes the file based on the settings set inside pagescope, and puts it into a folder on the printer.
Getting Gpc Files Ready for Web
Please review the manual here: X:\People\Chris Buchanan\Manuals\GPC—To migrate from GPC Project to ready for web.docx
Printing Bis (Bible Searcher)
Print 4600 copies (2300 sheets) (was 6000 copies originally)
Ingredients:
Computer with Indesign, preferably Acrobat, & Photoshop as well (usually not necessary though)
Directions:
Open up \\btp.local\Shared\Production\Periodicals\BiS\Imposition\2Up BiS 11x17.indd
Relink the pages to the current issue that is being printed
(check the job queue / production manager / Job Ticket for correct month and quantity
Note: the two BiS instances sheet should be kept head to head to avoid areas of heavy black toner near the edge of the sheet. (4.16.2021—I don’t think this applies to our current printers, but since it’s set up, and works fine, I haven’t changed it)
Export as pdf to the production folders here: X:\Production\Periodicals\BiS\\\
Follow naming convention. Like: BS2021-08-August-Final-2UP.pdf
Open the new final pdfs and print them on 11x17 on 20lb bond (or other paper needing to be used up).
Produce a proof first of all four, then print once approved.
I often just use the book printer settings (for the printer you’re going to use), and turn off the front and back cover.
9x12 & 6x9 Envelopes
Advertising, Catalog and TC envelopes
Printer—Bizhub 6120 works well.
Use Tray 4 (Is the straightest possible paper path)
Set Lead Edge to 1 (Lowest)
Set Side Air Assist to 0 (Off)
keep flap down and to the left (underneath)
Print face up (Makes sure that the paper doesn’t get duplexed in the machine.)
Print order = face up, last number printed first, (n-1)
Misc. Notes
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Let's Sing About Jesus—HymnBook
4 Cover Files—Printed on a Fusion Soft Polyester 12x18, 7.5mil, 220gsm
Full Bleed Books - ie. God’s Wonderful Stories Vol. 4
In order to get the pages to have a full bleed on facing pages:
right click (in indesign) the list of pages,
click allow pages to shuffle. (you may need to select all/desired pages)
Drag each page that you want to be full bleed out about 1/8th of an inch and you should see that it has a bracket on it. You should see that it has staggered the pages and that they’re not exactly facing pages anymore. Also make sure to have the center bleed set up correctly. .125”
Weekly Planner (IWP)
This can be nasty, but the most recent iteration, it went smoothly. The biggest problem is the color spaces. Each layer should have about 52-53 color imprints. The color separations should be viewed in acrobat after the files have been exported to pdf, to verify that the colors / grayscale are accurate.
Please review the manual here: X:\People\Chris Buchanan\Manuals\IWP—Inspirational Weekly Planner.rtf
We See Jesus—5.5" x 4" booklet
Note as of 4/16/2021: I’m not sure if these instructions are still any good ...
Dimensions that include bleeds: 5.75x4.25 inches.
Bodies:
Put bodies into cutter with the spines out.
Cut at 11.75 & then at 6". This should take off a 1/8" bleed from the spine of both books.
Rotate 90 degrees and cut at 9".
Combine stacks and cut at 11.75
Rotate 180 degrees and cut at 11.5
Covers:
Laminate
Cut to 9" & Crease
Binding:
Bind 2up
Trimming:
Trim to 5.5" wide and 4" tall
Click Counter Checking / Printer Url’s
I sometimes use these to check the click counter, but often just checking the physical machine is easier.
C7000 - https://10.1.10.70/wt2Parser.cgi?home_en (Color Printer in Quick Print Room. URL doesn’t have clicks. This machine needs to be manually checked. NE corner of QP Room)
1200B - http://10.1.10.50/system.xml (black / white printer in QP room. Middle of East Wall)
1250 - http://10.1.10.55/system.xml (black / white printer in QP room. South East Wall)
6120 - http://10.1.10.61:30083/ (black / white printer in QP room. West Wall, next to binding machine.)