: multivalent.jar from oldversion.com or GitHub mirrors.
# /etc/cups/filter/pdf2imposed #!/bin/bash pdfjam --booklet true "$6" -o /tmp/imposed.pdf && lp /tmp/imposed.pdf Open source imposition is production-ready for small to medium print shops, self‑publishers, and makers. Start with PDFjam for command‑line automation, or PyGam if you need a GUI with creep and marks. Avoid open source only if you require certified JDF workflows or live preview of folding. imposition software open source
:
pip install pygam :
pygam-gui :
pygam --input doc.pdf --output imposed.pdf --layout 2x2 --saddle (Java-based) Supports booklet, 2-up, 4-up, and step-and-repeat. No longer actively developed but still works. : multivalent