Overview
The No Bleed Option in the AI Estimator provides a lower-cost pricing path when a job can be placed on a sheet without considering bleed or machine margins.
This applies when the job fits 1-up, 2-up, 4-up, etc. based on available sheet sizes—it's not limited to exact-size matches but a typical use case can be exact sheet size.
Examples:
Metric: Printing an A4 job on A4 sheets
Imperial: Printing a Letter-size job on 8.5 × 11 sheets
When valid, this option:
Ignores bleed
Ignores machine non-printable margins
Removes the cutting step when the job fits 1-up on the sheet
Video: How to Enable No Bleed Option
How to Enable It
Go to Configuration → Product Setup Sheet
Open the category tab
Find the setting Allow Same Size Sheet
Set it to YES
Once enabled, the system will automatically evaluate whether the No Bleed path can be used.
What the System Does After Enabling
When the No Bleed path is applicable:
Bleed is forced to zero
Machine margins are forced to zero
Non-printable areas are ignored
Cutting is removed if 1-up layouts
Imposition displays a margin-free fit
Standard impose-and-cut options still appear, but the No Bleed option is included when it results in a valid layout—and all options are sorted by final price.
When It Applies
The No Bleed Option is used when both conditions are met:
The artwork fits on a sheet using the Fit rule
(1-up, 2-up, 4-up, etc., without needing bleed or margins)The product category has “Allow Same Size Sheet” enabled
The system will not use the No Bleed path when:
No sheet supports the job using exact fit
The category does not allow same-size-sheet option
In these cases, the estimator automatically returns to the standard impose-and-cut workflow.
How It Appears in the UI
When the system applies the No Bleed logic, the corresponding option in the AI Estimator options will be clearly marked with the “No Bleed” tag. This helps users easily identify which price alternatives were generated using this rule.