Kodak Preps 8 Tutorial -

Alex notices page 24 is a full-bleed photo. In Preps 8, he double-clicks that page position, selects from the dropdown, and the software alerts him if it collides with the trim.

Before you drag a single page onto the screen, you need to define your environment. Defining Stock and Media Go to the tab in the Assets pane. Search for your sheet size (e.g., 25x38). kodak preps 8 tutorial

Use the search bar at the top of the Assets pane to find specific templates instantly. Alex notices page 24 is a full-bleed photo

| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution in Preps 8 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | PDF contains non-embedded fonts | In Output settings, check Convert Fonts to Outlines (increases file size but safe). | | Pages are huge/small | PDF scale is wrong | In Import PDF dialog, set Scale = Fit to Trim Box . Uncheck Preserve Scale . | | Creep looks wrong | Creep formula is off | Use the Preview Creep slider in Signature Properties to simulate folding before printing. | | Marks print on top of content | Bad mark placement | In Marks Manager, set a Mark Safe Margin (e.g., 0.5" from trim). Drag marks into the "die cut" zone. | Defining Stock and Media Go to the tab in the Assets pane