In this article, you will learn
- which prerequisites are required for this Fixup, and
- how to apply this Fixup.
1. Introduction
The Fixup Remove Existing Bleed is available in the Workflow. The purpose of this Fixup is to remove an existing Bleed.
2. General
The Fixup Remove Existing Bleed can be used to remove an existing Bleed, for example to create a desired unprinted border around the Print Item.
You can find this Fixup on the tab Data Preparation of an Article, Order or Production Job by:
- entering the name of the Fixup in the area Filter,
- activating the option Color in the area Category,
- activating the option Delete in the area Action,
- activating the option Bleed in the area Property.
3. Description
Use this Fixup to remove an existing Bleed. For example, an unprinted white border around the Print Item can be removed, or a new Bleed can be created using a suitable method.
3.1. Prerequisites and Functionality
For the Fixup to perform as intended, the following requirement must be met:
- Print Item has a visible Bleed and not just a BleedBox.
Figure 1: The dialog of the Fixup Remove Existing Bleed
No further options can be selected.
3.2. Before/After
To experiment with this function, refer to the sample file "Sample_Remove Existing Bleed.pdf". The file has a size of 100 x 100 mm and a Bleed of 10 mm. This Bleed should now be removed.
After applying the Fixup, the file "Sample_Remove Existing Bleed_End.pdf" is created. The Bleed has been completely removed.
Figure 2: Left: Original file; Right: Edited file in which the Bleed has been removed
Article update: Workflow 1.20.1 – 04/2025