Tokyopop's manga Templet mesaurement (1.5x and 2X)



For 1.5 X size:
Paper Size: A4 (8.26 in x 11.69 in)
Basic frame (safty Zone): 6.38 in x 10.40 in offset:0.00 (custom)
Finish frame (Trim size): 7.50 in x 11.16 in (custom)
Bleed width :0.13 in
Shirk down to 67% to get the 1X standard size when toning.

For 2X size:
Paper Size: 10.50 in x 15.38 in (custom)
Basic Frame (safty zone): 8.50 in x 13.88 in Offset : 0.00 (custom)
Finish Frame (trim size): 10.00 in x 14.88 in (custom)
Bleed width: 0.15 in
Shirk down to 50% when toning.


To enlarge/shirk the picture/sketch scan from your scanner after import the page, you can go to that page layer properties >click on sketch setting, and adjust the scale there. You free transform your sketch page there.

Now the paper size for 1.5x or 2x is bigger than the print size, therefore, when you shirk down the page back to standard size to tone, you should also change the size for the print guide and basic frame.

In layer properies, click on print guide and basic frame, change the number to:
Basic Frame: (safety Zone): 4.25 in x 6.94 in, offset:0.00
finish Frame (trim size): 5.00 in x 7.44 in
Bleed width: 0.13in

When print out or export, Output area, chose either:
Image within print guide
include bleed
-with those two option, the page can print on 8.5 x 11 paper


** You can also export/print manga templet for thumbnail/penciling by check on the "output print Guide" and "output basic Frame" option at the page setting. And Select the output area to "Entire Page." **