Zines

These Instructions work for the most Common Type Zine (Half size, staple bound booklet).

• Save your online Zine as a PDF
• Open PDF file. Click File and Print
• Select Print on both sides of paper. Flip on short edge
• Select Landscape orientation
• Print, fold in half and staple on the spine

Turning single-page PDF into half-size zine (works best if pages are a multiple of 4):

• Save your online zine as a PDF
• Open PDF file in Adobe Acrobat and click Print
• Select Booklet printing and Landscape orientation
• Print, fold in half and staple on the spine with a long-arm stapler or other form of binding 
• Common Sizes: Letter size (8.5 inches x 11 inches) and Half letter size (8.5 inches x 5.5 inches)
• Page Setup & Count: Use single-page PDFs in a multiple of four (Ideal number: 32)
• Bleeds: Set up a 0.125-inch bleed and ensure all graphic elements extend into the bleed area.
• Page Margin: Set up a 0.25-inch page margin and ensure all text and content stay within the margin.
• Colour Mode: Always use CMYK colour mode.
• Exporting Files: Ensure bleeds are included when exporting the file.

The SSU Student-created Zine Collection wants your zines! Whether you created a zine for class or just for fun, we'd love to add it to our collection.

Are you member of the SSU community? We'd love to add your zines as well. In order to donate your zine, please fill out the Zine Submission Form below. You can drop off your zine at the Library Help Desk or you can mail to Zine Librarian, Dawn Stahura. 

Happy Zineing!