In books printing, imposition refers to the arrangement and positioning of pages on a press sheet in a specific order and layout so that when the sheet is printed, folded, and trimmed, the pages will appear in the correct sequential order in the finished product, such as a booklet, magazine, or brochure.
(Pages imposition)
(Press sheet)
The goal of imposition in book printing is to optimize the use of paper, minimize waste, and ensure that the pages are correctly positioned for efficient printing and binding. It involves determining how many pages can fit on a single press sheet, how they should be arranged, and how the sheet should be folded or trimmed to create the final product.
In packaging printing, imposition refers to the arrangement and positioning of packaging elements. It involves determining how the packaging components will be laid out on the printing substrate.
(Press sheet)
The goal of imposition in book printing is to optimize the use of paper, minimize waste, and ensure that the pages are correctly positioned for efficient printing and binding. It involves determining how many pages can fit on a single press sheet, how they should be arranged, and how the sheet should be folded or trimmed to create the final product.