Step 11 - Fold, Finish, Trim & Bind

Artwork by Drew Peterson

Step 11 - Fold, Finish, Trim & Bind

With digital printing, your project can be folded, finished, trimmed and bound in hours. An array of options for the finished piece means designers should articulate their vision, and printers should detail what is possible.

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A common concern with digital printing is cracking, especially on folded areas. By designing your piece appropriately, you can avoid this common pitfall.

“I determine a paper’s grain, and that, in turn, identifies the orientation and proper placement of folds to minimize cracking.”

Tip: Prepare the piece so that the project folds with the grain of the paper. Any folds should be placed on unprinted or lightly printed areas. If you must fold on a printed area, choose a very smooth paper and score cover-weight papers. For best results, ask your printer to score 100 lb. text-weight paper (or greater).

Step 1 - Speak and Be Heard Step 2 - Start With the End Step 3 - Prepare for Personalization Step 4 - Collaborate on Paper Step 5 - Discuss Sheet Size Step 6 - Be Keen to Going Green Step 7 - Make It Easy on the Eyes Step 8  Maximize Color Step 9 - Proof Regularly Step 10 - Resolve Resolution Issues Step 11 - Fold, Finish, Trim & Bind Step 12 - Know Your Value