Steps

• • • • Preparation
        • • • Make sure you have a clean, flat work surface.
            • Place your booklet on the work surface.
      • Identify trim lines and bleeds:
        • • • Trim lines are usually thin, continuous lines indicating where you need to cut the booklet.
            • Bleeds are areas of content that extend slightly beyond the cutting margins to avoid unwanted white edges after cutting.
            • They are often marked by a background color or fill area.
      • Edge trimming :
        • • • Use the metal ruler to ensure that your cut will be straight and precise.
            • Align the ruler along the cutting line you wish to cut.
            • Using the cutter or scissors, cut along the ruler, applying constant pressure. Be very precise to avoid mistakes.
      • Cutting corners :
        • • • For corners, you can use the cutter or scissors. Make sure you cut the corners cleanly, following the cutting lines.
      • Assembly (if necessary):
        • • • If your booklet is made up of several pages or panels, assemble them in the appropriate order.
            • The first sheet represents the cover
            • The left-hand side represents the first pages of the booklet
            • The right-hand side represents the last pages of the booklet
            • So place the right-hand stack under the left-hand stack, then the two cover sheets above and below this stack.
      • Check:
        • • • After cutting all the pages, check that they fit together correctly and that trim margins and bleeds are uniform on all pages.
      • Finishing:
        • • • The grey strip at the top of the booklet is the space reserved for stapling. We recommend 3 staples (left, right and center) for greater stability.
            • If you wish, you can use adhesive tape to reinforce the top of the booklet before stapling. Make sure the tape doesn’t obstruct the contents of the booklet.
            • You’re done! Your cut booklet with cut lines and bleeds is ready to use.

Be sure to work with care when using knives or scissors to avoid injury. If you’re not comfortable with cutting, you might consider entrusting this task to a printing professional.