{"id":27329,"date":"2020-03-27T15:37:50","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T15:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suprefreshprod.wpengine.com\/\/?page_id=27329"},"modified":"2025-09-30T14:55:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T19:55:32","slug":"how-to-set-up-a-step-and-repeat-banner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/file-preparation\/how-to-set-up-a-step-and-repeat-banner","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up a File for Step and Repeat Banners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Learn How to Set up a Step and Repeat Banner for Print<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This article walks you through five steps for how to set up a step and repeat banner<\/a> for print using Adobe InDesign. It also covers recommended logo sizes, layout tips, using the Step and Repeat function, offsetting logos for a custom look and creating safe zones to avoid stitching overlap. In order for you to learn how to set up your design file correctly, please consider the following recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Smartpress Recommendations for Step and Repeat Banner Files<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Use InDesign for file setup and design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • For vertical logos, each logo should be a minimum size of 8″ to 10″ high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • For horizontal logos, each logo should be a minimum size of 8″ to 10″ wide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • To use the Step and Repeat function in InDesign, use keyboard shortcut Option + Command + U or go to Edit > Step and Repeat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Use guides to determine where any hem or pole pocket stitching will be on the banner – this will create a safe zone to ensure logos don\u2019t overlap the stitching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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