POPULAR FOLD IMPOSITIONS

18 most popular folds

On the pages following you will find the 18 most popular folds. The illustration and legend below shows how to interpret the diagrams you will see in the detailed examples.

Instructions:

1. Refer to the diagram below. Visualize the sheet lying flat on the register table with the top end marked “HEAD GUIDE” towards the fold rollers. The paper edge (on the left) under the register guide is labelled “SIDE GUIDE”.

Each numbered Imposition Block in this manual contains:

The Imposition title
Fold Plates used
Sheet layout
Folded sample

2. Dashed lines represent folds. Page numbers or letters without circles are face up. Page numbers or letters with circles are on the underside of the sheet. When letters are used, folds are to be made "A" to "A"..., "B" to "B"... etc.

3. In order to use your Baumfolder Imposition Manual properly, note that the plates in each folding section are numbered conventionally as follows:

Parallel Folder:	No. 1 (Up)	2nd Rollaway	No. 1 (Up)
	No. 2 (Down)	(16-Page) Folder	No. 2 (Down)
	No. 3 (Up)		No. 3 (Up)
	No. 4 (Down)		No. 4 (Down)

1st Rollaway	No. 1 (Up)	3rd Rollaway	No. 1 (Up)
( 8-Page ) Folder:	No. 2 (Down)	(32-Page) Folder:	No. 2 (Down)
	No. 4 (Down)

Notes:

When planning an imposition, check your folded layout for proper page numbers and correct guide edges. Verify that your folder is large enough to do the job, that is, that the fold plate depths are sufficient for the folds desired.
If the desired imposition is unusual, try the stock on the folder before printing (make a trial folding run).
Use the most logical layout and avoid unnecessary problems such as air pockets and adverse paper grain.
For better results, use scores when possible.
There are alternate ways of making many of these imposition; those shown are in common use to achieve the results shown. An experienced operator will often develop alternate methods to achieve the same results.
Baumfolder Corporation does not assume responsibility for any errors that might inadvertently be contained in this guide. Please recheck your layouts and verify the result.