Does KDP do color?

Choose a color ink option if any images in your book are supposed to print in color. For paperbacks, you can choose between premium color and standard color. Standard color ink is not available for hardcover. Set up a separate book on your KDP Bookshelf if you have a black-and-white and color version of your book.

What option is to be selected to get a black and white print in a Colour printer?

Click “File” and “Print” in most programs to load the printing menu. Click “Show Details” to see more information about the printing configuration. Click the dropdown menu to see various setting options and choose “Color/Quality.” Look for an option to print in black and white in grayscale and select it.

What is treat grays as K only grays?

Treat grays as K-only grays. Select this option to ensure that any grayscale as well as RGB graphical objects for which R, G, B have equal values, are printed using only the black (K) when you enable color management and specify a CMYK profile printing to a PostScript printer.

What should the margins be for a 5×8 book?

When you are at ~500 (+/- a couple) pages you should switch to 0.85″ and when you are getting close to ~600 pages you should use 0.875″. If you choose your margin to be too little your readers might have problems actually reading your book.

What is slug in InDesign?

In InDesign however, the slug refers to an area outside of the boundaries of the document page that can be used for any number of things including job information, notes, and agency logos just to name a few. There are no rigid rules for what you can or can’t put in the slug area.

Can I Sell my print books on KDP Select?

Being in KDP Select doesn’t limit you here; that exclusivity contract only applies to digital ebooks. You can sell your print books wherever you like while using KDP Print on Demand (POD) publishing. In the past, self-publishing a print book was expensive and risky.

How do I print in black and white on my printer?

Under Color Options, either: Click the Automatic radio button to print in color. Click the Print in Grayscale checkbox to print in black and white. Click OK to save.

What are the benefits of KDP print templates?

For formatting, they make life much simpler. KDP print templates use one particular style for all chapter headings. This gives consistency throughout the book and enables us to add an automatic table of contents at the beginning, complete with page numbers.

What is the difference between black and white and color printing?

Much closer in comparison. There are fewer industry standard trim sizes available when printing in color (7 vs. 12 for black and white). You can also do full-bleed color printing (printing to the edge of the paper).