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Book, Booklet,
and Mini Book Templates for Desktop Self Publishers |
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I am often
asked how to make books or booklets on the standard desktop
inkjet printer (8 1/2 X 11 inch paper). The key is in knowing
where to position text or images (impostition) so that when
the paper is folded and stapled you have a book. |
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There are
a number of online services that will make books for you:
you upload a set of pictures, select a template, and you
get an digital book or you can order paper copies. For many
people this is a good choice. But if you want to print a
booklet on your printer, if you want control over your design
choices, if you want to make quick changes, if you want
to print a copy when you want, these Templates are for you! |
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| If you are unsure whether your printer will work,
test your printer. |
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If you are
going to have your book, booklet, or mini book printed by
a commercial printer or a company like Kinko's, Staples, or
Sir Speedy, these templates will work for you (although you
should talk with the printer to find out what their requirements
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| The Book Template set includes
every individual sheet, side 1 and side 2 for: |
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| 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 inch 4 (page/cover),
8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32 page books |
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| 4 1/4 X 5 1/2 inch 4 (cover), 8, 16, 24, 32
page booklets |
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| 5 1/2 X 4 1/4 inch 4 (cover), 8, 16, 24, 32
page booklets |
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| 2 3/4 X 4 1/4 inch 4 (cover), 16, 32 page
booklets (mini or micro books) |
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That's 124, 8 1/2 X 11,
300dpi, png format, templates! The templates are organized
in folders and clearly labeled. For personal and commercial
use, ToU. Complete and easy
instructions and tips included: All for only $4.95US. |
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Sample transparent
Templates for 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 half sheet, 4 1/4 X 5 1/2 quarter
sheet vertical, 2 3/4 X 4 1/4 eight sheet vertical booklets
(click on the template to see enlargement): |
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| Requirements (Mac or Windows):
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any image editing software
that works with layers, transparency, and png files (e.g.
Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Photo Impact, Paint Shop Pro,
Serif Photo Plus—and Serif's PhotoPlusSE
is free!), and that permits saving in layers. |
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printer that takes 8 1/2 X 11 inch paper (printer
test page) |
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stapler |
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paper cutter or X-Acto knife |
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metal ruler |
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bone folder |
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metal or plastic triangle |
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roll-cutter |
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Easy to use:
just open the desired template in your photo editing software
and rename it. Keep it in the top layer. Create a new layer
below the template and copy or drag your art or photos into
it—resize and reposition as desired. Add text. When
the page is complete, turn off or remove the template layer,
flatten* and save. Then start printing. |
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Easy to order:
click Buy Now and a page will open in PayPal. Complete the
transaction. |
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Paypal
may redirect you to the Client Download Area, however,
you will need a special password to enable the download.
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Check your email.
You will get two emails, one from PayPal listing the
order particulars, and a second email from 12on14 with
the password and a link to the Client Download Area.
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Enter this password
in the Client Download Area Password with your PayPal
email address |
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Follow the instruction
to download. |
| The 12on14 Book Templates
are in a zip file, 14.3MB. Save it to your desktop or
anywhere you want. Unzip, and use. |
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*Most people flatten their
files; however, I do not recommend simply flattening. Too
often, a day or so later, I discover I want to make a change.
If you have flattened your layers, you make more work for
yourself. If space is a problem, burn a CD or DVD with the
page files unflattened, then flatten the page file. The Template
Set includes a page of my recommendations for saving files.
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