So here’s something new I learned. I hadn’t had problems with this before because I would always just hand off my files to the printer and they would handle it. Today, I had to set up an annual for print. It was to be saddle-stitched and was about 20 pages with cover. When I went to take a look at the proof, the margins were really close to the outside cuts and even being cut off! This is what happens with saddle stitched and perfect bound books.

Creep adjustment fixes this by accounting for the stock weight and size as it wraps around itself in the entire book. Here are some more resources if you are interested.

• Calculating Creep Compensation
• Go 2 Paper Measurement Conversion Tools
• About Desktop Publishing Paper, Paper Specs
• Paper Mojo Paper Weight Conversion Chart