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Export a compliant print PDF from InDesign
Configure document intent, facing pages, bleed and a controlled PDF export preset in Adobe InDesign.
Technically reviewed · September 1, 2026
What this issue means
InDesign exposes the page and export controls needed for print, but master-page overrides, marks and stale cover templates can still create page-specific errors.
What BookPreflight checks
- Facing-page margins and master assignments
- Document bleed versus exported BleedBox
- Font, transparency and printer-mark export options
How to correct the source file
- 1
Set trim and bleed in Document Setup.
- 2
Check overrides and the Preflight panel before export.
- 3
Export without printer marks and verify the resulting PDF boxes.
Verify the exported PDF, not the preset name
Keep the editable source and original PDF. Export a new file, run the complete scan again and review every remaining finding. A repair is only labelled safe after loss checks and a full deterministic post-flight.
BookPreflight is an independent tool. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amazon or Kindle Direct Publishing, and it cannot guarantee acceptance.