Using Custom Bleeds

You can use Custom Bleeds XTensions software to create bleeds when printing, saving a page as an EPS file, exporting a layout as a PDF file, and exporting a layout in PPML format. The procedure is similar for all of these output options, but some bleed options are only available for certain output methods.

  • Print: The Bleed Type drop-down menu is in the Bleeds pane of the Print dialog box.
  • EPS: The Bleed Type drop-down menu is in the Save Page as EPS dialog box. When you save a page as an EPS file, the Page Items and Clip at Bleed Edge options are not available. This is because these options create a bounding box that includes any item extending off the page. This could result in a different bounding box for every page in a layout, which could lead to inaccurate output.
  • PDF: The Bleed Type drop-down menu is in the Export as PDF dialog box.

Using Custom Bleeds