Book Printing

PDF (print-ready, with embedded fonts), along with native design files from InDesign or Illustrator when needed; always include bleeds and crop marks for edge-to-edge elements.

RGB is for screens; CMYK is for print, so convert artwork to CMYK to preserve color accuracy and avoid unexpected shifts during production.

Bleed extends artwork beyond the trim (usually 3 mm), trim is the final cut size, and safe area keeps text and key graphics away from edges to prevent cutting off content.

Perfect bound suits paperbacks; hardcover is premium and durable; saddle stitch is cost-effective for thin booklets; spiral/wiro lays flat for manuals and workbooks.​

Typical production is 2–3 weeks from proof approval, with rush options available depending on specifications and capacity.

Yes—digital proofs are standard, and printed bound proofs or press proofs can be requested to validate color, pagination, and finishing before the run.

Saddle-stitched booklets need page counts in multiples of 4; perfect bound generally starts around 48–60 pages; spiral works for a wide range of thicknesses.

Trade paperbacks often use 5.5 × 8.5 in or 6 × 9 in; A4 booklets are 210 × 297 mm, popular for catalogs, profiles, and manuals.

Text stocks range from uncoated (readability) to matte or gloss coated (image-heavy content); covers often use heavier stocks with matte or gloss lamination for durability.

Offset excels for large runs with superior unit cost and consistent color; digital is ideal for short runs, on demand, quick turnarounds, and variable data.

POD prints copies only when ordered, reducing inventory risk—ideal for self-publishers, niche titles, and test marketing before committing to large runs.

Use standard sizes (A5/A4), sensible page counts, efficient imposition, economical paper weights, and matte lamination instead of specialty finishes.

Perfect-bound paperbacks gain strength from proper glue, spine build, grain direction, and lamination—key for frequent handling and long shelf life.

Choose spiral for training manuals, cookbooks, or workbooks that must lay flat, allow 360° page turns, or accommodate writing and note-taking.

Carbonless (NCR) sets can be duplicate, triplicate, or more (1+1, 1+2, 1+3, etc.), with sequential numbering, perforation, and color-coded plies for records.

Common sizes include A5 and A4 with perforation, numbering, and multi-ply NCR (e.g., white/pink/yellow); binding can be top or side based on usage.

Most providers offer guidance and optional services for layout, typography, margins, and cover preparation to ensure print-ready files and professional results.

Quantity, trim size, page count, color vs. black-and-white, paper stocks, binding type, and finishing (lamination, foiling, UV) drive unit cost.

An ISBN is necessary if selling through retail or online marketplaces; private, internal, or event-only books may not require an ISBN.

Use 300 dpi images at final size, embed or outline fonts, maintain consistent margins and gutters, and export a press-ready PDF with bleeds and CMYK colors.