Checking links and export settings for Spreads & Photographic printing

Checking links InDesign

Before exporting spread and pages for printing

Check all imagery is linked, exported at correct quality and resolution. You need to check the warning ⚠️ symbols on your InDesign file.

Incorrect settings will mean your work will be pixelated.

If you can't see the links panel in InDesign do this. Window > links ✅

checking links for printing.mp4

Screencast shows how to check for errors and relink

Exporting settings for spreads

For teacher feedback and documentation on website

Export setting for Level 2 class

Export setting for Level 3 class

Specific information is on google classroom for where to upload your file of your spread.

Screencast below shows how to export your spread.

Exporting spread: Jul 25, 2022 4:49 PM.webm

Export for settings for printing

For photographic printing. Only A1 files are printed by the teacher

Check all imagery is linked, exported at correct quality and resolution. Incorrect settings will mean your work will print pixelated. If this happens for your A1 printing will need to individually print that photo and stick on. You have one chance to print A1 as it expensive. The screencast of exporting for printing explains how to link imagery.

Specific information is on google classroom for where to upload your files for printing.

Only teachers have access to the A1 printer to print your files so it is important that you have checked your work is correct before uploading.

Exporting folio board for printing.webm

Screencast showing how to export for printing.

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