I wish it helped me. I did find this video last year and it was a God send in explaining stuff. However it isn't helping me today with the issue of having a new laptop with up to date Java and the sodden program isn't generating pdfs for me. How were you able to get it to work for you?
@@JaysBooks Already gone there, thanks mate for posting these videos, you helped me with Bookbinder and even more with discovering Montax and showing that it is good. So far my only concern with Montax will be if I can still print paperback sized books with it. It has made the pdf to print but I will find out when I print them tomorrow. Again though mate, you're awesome.
Hey, thank you for this video! I followed a tiktok guide on how to set up the word file and pdf, but they used a pay-walled software for the signatures. Your video was the first one that popped up for a free alternative. I was able to use bookbinder exactly as outlined here for free, and then print my signatures the same day. Super excited to get into the binding part! (Textblock is drying in the clamps rn). Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for this video! I'd been fussing around with Bookbinder 3.0 intermittently without success but you've made it all crystal clear now :)
Fantastic wish I had seen this a couple of years ago when doing a book of my son's tour in Afghanistan. One question, you are printing it on paper that will be against the grain when folded, how well did that work?
Hi. I get my paper (I'm using free life vellum paper atm) from a local paper supplier. They do small orders and cut to size with the correct grain. That's in Brisbane. If you are in the US them sorry but I can't help you too much. Try and look for local paper suppliers
I've been battling trying to print signatures in Word but every time I think I've got it set something goes wacky. One issue was that any photos seemed to mess things up so I decided to delete them at least for the time being although I do have two JPG's at the very front. Do you know if this will deal with photos or do I have to do leave them out? Also I noticed you did not select "booklet" but didn't understand why.
So the first issue with JPGs, welcome to word. They are a pain. It's possible but you need to be careful about changing anything because yes, it can throw the whole lot out. Experiment also with the three options for picture placement (not at a computer to remember what they are called). Unfortunately word just makes pictures difficult but it is possible. The reason I don't print as a booklet is that it assumes a single section for the entire book. Weird won't allow multiple signatures. If you have a look there is a second part to this series where I show a different program that takes your completed pdf and creates signature. Good luck
Hey, so I have the Quantum Elephant program and Java installed on my computer, but every time I try to open the program it gives me an error message saying the file could not be extracted. Anybody know how to fix that?
The program is old. We are working in some new options so stay tuned. Meanwhile check that the filenames aren't too long. I know that has been causing issues
I've installed java and bookbinder 3.0, but when I try to open the pdf in bookbinder, I can't see the pdf even though I'm clicking on the desktop folder. it's just blank. I've reinstalled it a bunch of times but bookbinder still can't find the pdf. I use a macbook if that's any help.
Sorry Macbooks are a mystery to me. I do know a few years ago there was a program in the app store called bookbinder that has imposition. Sorry I don't own any Apple products to check if it's still there or how well it works.
I have a 96 page document and all the settings seem correct - custom signatures 4,4,4,4,4,4 printing (24 total sheets), duplex, letter (mm is correct). Because I want to add a couple of photos later I have added two additional blank pages before text - the document begins with a blank page then a copyright page then the two blank pages. The "Generate Document" seems to freeze. Any thoughts? Thank you,
Ok I've seen a few people have this issue and unfortunately I'm not sure if the fix. Bookbinder 3.0 isn't really supported anymore. Keep an eye on my channel, there is a web version of an imposition tool coming that should work for everyone.
@@JaysBooks Solved the problem! The file name was a little too long. Otherwise I'm really happy with the results. Don't know why Word (or my Canon printer) makes it so difficult. Thanks for your response - and the YT video that sent me in the right direction.
having a problem where it puts four pages on both sides of the paper and they are very small, tried a bunch of settings but can't figure what I'm doing wrong
@@JaysBooks sorry for not updating my comment, I figured out the problem was in the properties tab on Adobe Reader that set the page to print 2x2. Changed it to 1x1 and it solved the problem
4 years later this video is still helping people, than you so much !!!
I'm so glad it helps.
I wish it helped me. I did find this video last year and it was a God send in explaining stuff. However it isn't helping me today with the issue of having a new laptop with up to date Java and the sodden program isn't generating pdfs for me. How were you able to get it to work for you?
If you have windows check out the later video on Montax Imposer. Far superior to the java program
@@JaysBooks Already gone there, thanks mate for posting these videos, you helped me with Bookbinder and even more with discovering Montax and showing that it is good.
So far my only concern with Montax will be if I can still print paperback sized books with it. It has made the pdf to print but I will find out when I print them tomorrow.
Again though mate, you're awesome.
You’re a god among men, I’ve spent 6 hours attempting to do what you’ve shown me
Word 365 refuses to do things correctly when working with weird sized papers
Yes. I'm currently doing difference notes that are an always size so I was going to do a video on approaching it
Hey, thank you for this video! I followed a tiktok guide on how to set up the word file and pdf, but they used a pay-walled software for the signatures. Your video was the first one that popped up for a free alternative.
I was able to use bookbinder exactly as outlined here for free, and then print my signatures the same day. Super excited to get into the binding part! (Textblock is drying in the clamps rn). Thanks so much!
Thanks. I did a more recent video using some new software called Montax. It's free for up to A4 and has many functions
Thank you so much for this tutorial. This was so easy to understand and I can't wait to get started on my first book.
Thank you so much for this video! I'd been fussing around with Bookbinder 3.0 intermittently without success but you've made it all crystal clear now :)
thanks for this - you've saved me a lot of frustration and dead trees!
Thank you for the tutorial, you are the best!
Dude you saved my life with these vids, cheers!
Glad to be of help
This... this is something that i was searching for so dam long. Big thanks
Thanks. I have an update coming to this shortly. Keep an eye out
Thank you! It's a bit rediculous that Adobe doesn't have a signature/imposition option...but this has certainly helped!
This was soooooo useful!!! Thank you so much!!!!!
You're very welcome!
Extremely helpful, thank you so much
My Printer does not print on both sides, I usually Print even pages then odd. Would thin work on a document created in this bookbinding program?
It should work fine. You will just have to work out which way to reinsert the paper after the first page is printed.
Fantastic wish I had seen this a couple of years ago when doing a book of my son's tour in Afghanistan. One question, you are printing it on paper that will be against the grain when folded, how well did that work?
Hi
I source short grain A4 paper for this so the grain runs parallel to the spine.
@@shagsjc Where do you source your paper from?
Hi. I get my paper (I'm using free life vellum paper atm) from a local paper supplier. They do small orders and cut to size with the correct grain. That's in Brisbane. If you are in the US them sorry but I can't help you too much. Try and look for local paper suppliers
@@JaysBooks Did you experience any difficulties using short grain A4 paper in your printer?
No never. I have a brother colour laser and it has always fed fine
I've been battling trying to print signatures in Word but every time I think I've got it set something goes wacky. One issue was that any photos seemed to mess things up so I decided to delete them at least for the time being although I do have two JPG's at the very front. Do you know if this will deal with photos or do I have to do leave them out? Also I noticed you did not select "booklet" but didn't understand why.
So the first issue with JPGs, welcome to word. They are a pain. It's possible but you need to be careful about changing anything because yes, it can throw the whole lot out. Experiment also with the three options for picture placement (not at a computer to remember what they are called). Unfortunately word just makes pictures difficult but it is possible.
The reason I don't print as a booklet is that it assumes a single section for the entire book. Weird won't allow multiple signatures. If you have a look there is a second part to this series where I show a different program that takes your completed pdf and creates signature.
Good luck
Bookbinder 3.0 is not working anymore, do you have a other software to recomend?
Hi. I have an updated video where I recommend Montax. Far superior to Bookbinder 3.0!
Hey, so I have the Quantum Elephant program and Java installed on my computer, but every time I try to open the program it gives me an error message saying the file could not be extracted. Anybody know how to fix that?
The program is old. We are working in some new options so stay tuned. Meanwhile check that the filenames aren't too long. I know that has been causing issues
I've installed java and bookbinder 3.0, but when I try to open the pdf in bookbinder, I can't see the pdf even though I'm clicking on the desktop folder. it's just blank. I've reinstalled it a bunch of times but bookbinder still can't find the pdf. I use a macbook if that's any help.
Sorry Macbooks are a mystery to me. I do know a few years ago there was a program in the app store called bookbinder that has imposition. Sorry I don't own any Apple products to check if it's still there or how well it works.
same
I have a 96 page document and all the settings seem correct - custom signatures 4,4,4,4,4,4 printing (24 total sheets), duplex, letter (mm is correct). Because I want to add a couple of photos later I have added two additional blank pages before text - the document begins with a blank page then a copyright page then the two blank pages.
The "Generate Document" seems to freeze. Any thoughts?
Thank you,
Which program are you using?
@@JaysBooks I'm using Bookbinder 3.0 and the document PDF was created in Word 2010
Ok I've seen a few people have this issue and unfortunately I'm not sure if the fix. Bookbinder 3.0 isn't really supported anymore. Keep an eye on my channel, there is a web version of an imposition tool coming that should work for everyone.
@@JaysBooks Solved the problem! The file name was a little too long. Otherwise I'm really happy with the results. Don't know why Word (or my Canon printer) makes it so difficult. Thanks for your response - and the YT video that sent me in the right direction.
Not a problem. Thanks for troubleshooting. I know a few people that had that problem
The first page of text should not be on the verso. Apart from that, well done.
having a problem where it puts four pages on both sides of the paper and they are very small, tried a bunch of settings but can't figure what I'm doing wrong
Hi which software did you use and are you getting 4 pages on the pdf that's produced or is that what is being printed?
@@JaysBooks sorry for not updating my comment, I figured out the problem was in the properties tab on Adobe Reader that set the page to print 2x2. Changed it to 1x1 and it solved the problem
my book binder is stuck at 'Generating New PDF', please help anyone.
Make sure the filenames and path name isn't too long. Apparently that is causing issues in the program.
We are working on new software so stay tuned
Well I own a software development company you can rent my services if you like.