This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to effectively use registration marks in printing processes. It covers the various options available for adding registration marks, including core controls, page selection, modes of operation, mark types, and customization settings.

Toggle this ON to enable registration marks. Turn OFF to temporarily disable the step without removing it.

Choose where registration marks should appear:

Apply the same setting to all selected pages.

Apply marks only to chosen pages.

Dropdown options may include:

This is the most important setting.

In Auto mode, the system automatically decides which corner to place registration marks in based on:

This ensures correct alignment for:

✔ Recommended for 99% of jobs
✔ Zero configuration required
✔ Automatically correct for duplex orientation

Select Manual if you want full control over placement.

You can explicitly choose the corner(s):

Use Manual mode when:

Choose the shape and style of the registration mark:

Available types:

Each type serves different machine preferences:

Distance from the artwork/boundary to the mark.

Example:
Offset 5 → mark placed 5 units away from artwork.

Defines the dimension of the registration mark (diameter, radius, or width, depending on type).

Choose stroke color (e.g., Black).

Map spot color name if required by finishing equipment.

Example:

Set stroke width. Typical values: 0.2–0.5.

Some mark types can be filled (circle, rectangle).

You can configure:

Rotate the mark to match the machine orientation requirements.

Useful when:

Prevents ink knockouts for filled marks.

Ensures mark strokes print cleanly over the underlying artwork.