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Imposition Optimizer

Evaluate imposition options to reduce paper waste and save costs.

Finished Size

Specify the product to be printed

Sheet

Select or enter the sheet size

Process Parameters

Bleed, gripper and margin settings

Best Imposition

65
per sheet (5×13)
Sheets Used
16 sheets
Sheet Utilisation
80.4%

Imposition Comparison

65
5×13 up
Rotated 90°
Recommended
Sheets Used
16 sheets
Utilisation
80.4%
Wasted Area
104008mm²
Paper Cost
$80
65
13×5 up
Sheet rotated 90°
Sheets Used
16 sheets
Utilisation
80.4%
Wasted Area
104008mm²
Paper Cost
$80
64
8×8 up
Normal arrangement
Sheets Used
16 sheets
Utilisation
79.2%
Wasted Area
110573mm²
Paper Cost
$80
64
8×8 up
Both piece and sheet rotated
Sheets Used
16 sheets
Utilisation
79.2%
Wasted Area
110573mm²
Paper Cost
$80

Cost Analysis

Paper cost of the best option$80
16 sheets × $5
Paper cost per piece
$0.080
Cost of wasted paper
$15.68
Saving versus the runner-up
Amount Saved$0.00
Saves 0 sheets

Imposition Details

Finished Size
90 × 54 mm
Size incl. Bleed
96 × 60 mm
Sheet Size
889 × 597 mm
Usable Area
869 × 572 mm
Process Parameters
Bleed: 3mm
Gutter: 5mm
Gripper: 15mm
Margins: 10mm

Optimisation Advice

Run a test print before production to confirm trim position and registration accuracy

A high piece count demands tighter registration and trimming accuracy

Imposition Notes

  • - Mind the grain direction; important work should run with the grain
  • - Leave enough gripper and lead edge (typically 10-20mm)
  • - Bleed is normally 3mm, rising to 5mm for special requirements
  • - Keep gutters at 5mm or more so trimming can be registered
  • - For large runs, favour the most efficient option
  • - Account for downstream processes (lamination, die-cutting, binding)
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