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Calibration of a front and back with two work surfaces

iguog Posted messages 52 Status Member -  
iguog Posted messages 52 Status Member -
Hello,

I would like to request your help. Currently doing an internship in communication, I have gotten back into graphic design via Illustrator as my internship requires me to create a double-sided flyer.

This flyer, in A6 format, will be printed on A4 paper. To optimize costs, I was asked to print two flyers per sheet. I have therefore created two artboards for the front and two artboards for the back.

The entire graphic design part went well until the printing moment. I realized that when I print the front and back, the artboards are not exactly in the same spot, which prevents me from printing the front and back on a single sheet...

I am in a bit of a mess because despite spending the entire afternoon racking my brain and modifying the print settings, I still can't find an exact calibration that would allow me to have a final print with the front and back aligned!!!

I am in total despair.

If a kind soul is willing to help me, it would be greatly appreciated.

I would like to mention that the spacing standards between the artboards are properly respected in both the front and back files. (40 mm)

I am providing a diagram to help you understand:

Front:

http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2016/21/1464118442-visuel-explicatif.jpg

Back:

http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2016/21/1464118442-visuel-explicatif2.jpg

Thank you in advance for your time!

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4 answers

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    iguog Posted messages 52 Status Member 1
     
    Hello,

    thank you for your reply.

    In my opinion, it doesn't come from the printing as we have a reprographics service with a well-calibrated printer. Even in the PDF, it's clear that when scrolling through the front and back, they are not centered in the same way.

    I was wondering if it could be due to the bleed (?).

    In any case, thank you for your help, I am trying to find a solution on my side.
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  2. contrariness Posted messages 17903 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   6 243
     
    It's possible... or objects that exceed the document format and shift add surface area.

    The page function of Illustrator is not really a...

    Personally, I prefer to go through a PDF file that allows for imposition, or if you are in a hurry, simply copy and paste your work into a new document...
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  3. contrariness Posted messages 17903 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   6 243
     
    If you have a misalignment between the front and back, it's certainly due to the printer... Even when centering your print, the printer's technical margins are certainly not equal (top-bottom, left-right).

    As a result, when flipping it over, the misalignment you have on one side doubles on the other side.

    Check if your document is printing well in the center of the page....
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  4. iguog Posted messages 52 Status Member 1
     
    Hello,

    that's what I did and it worked!
    It's simpler this way. I'll have to memorize the technique.

    Thank you very much!

    Best regards
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