Bleeds do not print even if "Allow Bleeds" is selected in Publisher 2003 (820796)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office Publisher 2003
  • Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 with Digital Image Pro

SYMPTOMS

When you create a PostScript file from a Publisher 2003 publication, bleeds may not print although you selected Allow Bleeds in the Advanced Print Settings dialog box.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if your paper size and your page size are the same. Publisher 2003 only prints bleeds if the page size is smaller than the paper size that you selected.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, set the paper size to be larger than the page size. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. On the File menu, click Page Setup.
  2. On the Layout tab, note the height and width of the current page size.

    Note If the Publication Type is set to Full Page, Height and Width will appear dimmed, but make a note of them anyway.
  3. Click the Printer and Paper tab.
  4. On the Name list, click the printer driver you will use to print the publication.
  5. On the Size list, select a paper size that is larger than the page size that you noted in step 2.

    For example, if your page size is 8.5" x 11", you may select Letter Extra. If there is no appropriate paper size, you can select a custom paper size. To do this, follow these steps:
    1. On the Size list, click Properties.
    2. In the Printer Name Document Properties dialog box, click Advanced.
    3. On the Paper Size list, click PostScript Custom Page Size.
    4. In the PostScript Custom Page Size definition dialog box, set the Width and Height fields to the correct values.

      For example, if you are printing a letter size publication and want a 1/8" bleed, you can set Width to 8.75" and Height to 11.25".
    5. Click OK.

      Click OK, and then click OK again.
  6. In the Page Setup dialog box, make sure that the Orientation is set correctly to either Portrait or Landscape.
  7. Click the Layout tab.

    Make sure that the Height and Width values are the same as in step 2.
  8. Click OK.
Note The page size embedded in the PostScript file will be whatever size you chose for the page size in Publisher 2003. Therefore, if you set the Page Size to 8.75" x 11.25" in Publisher 2003, that is what size the PostScript file will be. Therefore, if you plan to put the PostScript file in a trapping or imposing program, you may want to set the page size to be 0.5" bigger on all sides and let Publisher 2003 print its crop and bleed marks instead of using the crop and bleed marks provided by your trapping or imposing program.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/12/2006
Keywords:kbprb kbsettings kbprinters kbPostScript kbprepress kbprint KB820796 kbAudEndUser
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