Optimizing the Layout for Cutting

If you want to print multiple images or PDF pages in one proof job, for example to save media, and then separate the images by cutting, GMG ColorProof optimizes the layout for horizontal or vertical cut lines, or both. Images are automatically rearranged so that you will need a minimum number of horizontal and/or vertical sections to separate the images. You can control the orientation and whether GMG ColorProof is allowed to rotate the images or not by choosing an appropriate Method from the drop-down list.

  1. Open the Manual Job Manager and load all images you want to print into the job.
  2. On the Layout toolbar on the right side, below the job preview, click the Automatic Placement tab.
  3. Under Optimize Layout for Cutting, add a check mark to the Horizontal Cut Lines or Vertical Cut Lines, or both, and click the Apply button.

GMG ColorProof rearranges the job layout.

Image placement optimized for horizontal cutting.

You will now be able to cut the printed job along horizontal cut lines (not shown in GMG ColorProof, but shown as dashed lines in this screenshot). The images have been rotated to find the optimal positioning, because Automatic has been chosen as the Method.

Image placement optimized for vertical cutting.

You can now cut the images along a vertical cut line. The positioning is not optimal for horizontal cutting.