4E.4 Offset a Cut Path

1. Now you’ll need to offset the cut line inside your image so that you’ll have a bleed. With the cut line selected go to the Path Menu and select Offset.

2. On the Path Offset Window, check the Inset Offset box and adjust the amount of offset. For this image we chose 0.040 inches. You’ll see a preview of the new position of the cut line in black.

3. Click OK to change the Offset. The new cut line will appear.


Note: Before printing we recommend clicking the print Preview Button described in section 4H

4. To print go to the File Menu and choose Print or click the Print Icon on the shortcut bar. The print dialog will appear. Make sure Print+Cut is selected. Click the Properties button to access the printer settings such as Print Quality, Saturation and Color Matching. For a full explanation of printer driver settings see section 5F.