FAQs

Yes we can, however, these options are not on our website as they require a custom quote. If you provide the specifications of your business cards and a print file, we can create the quote for you.

Plus Cover means that the cover of the booklet is printed on a different paper, usually of a heavier weight, than the rest of the pages. This provides a bit more structure to the book and can help keep the books upright if they are in a rack or just give a nicer feel in hand. Also, with cover weight paper, additional finishing options like lamination and spot coating become available. It is called "Plus Cover" due to how it is described when providing specifications or getting quotes. The number of inside pages is the variable factor because a cover portion is always one sheet (4 pages), so a page count would be described as, for example, "24 pages plus cover" for a total page count of 28 pages...

It is the most cost-effect bindery method for booklets, for short runs as well as high volume runs. As the process is almost entirely done inline on one machine, it is quicker than other styles of binding. Having the cover on a different stock opens up the option to add additional finishing like lamination or spot coating. 3-hole punching at the spine can be added to allow the book to be inserted into a standard 3-ring binder It allows for artwork or images that span two adjacent pages (crossover images) Plus Cover books are still ideal for mailing projects. However, the total mass of the piece will need to be taken into account when designing, as the added weight of the cover can reduce...

Saddle-Stitching requires the page count to be in multiples of four because there are 4 book pages printed on each sheet. There need to be at least two sheets (8 pages) for the inside of the book so that the minimum number would be 8 inside pages plus 4 covers pages, for a total of 12.

For books with the inside pages printed on a lighter weight stock, in the 50-70lb range, the maximum page count would be 60 pages, plus the cover. If a thicker paper is desired for the inside pages, such as 80 or 100lb, it is recommended to keep the page count below 36 inside pages, plus the cover. The weight of the cover stock can also have an effect on the maximum page count, as a thick, heavy cover will reduce the number of inside pages that the stitching machine can accommodate. This is because the sheets are gathered on top of each other, stapled on the spine, and folded. If the spine is too thick, it will not fold nicely and can "bubble" open rather than laying flat.

Even though the cover portion is done on thicker stock, there is still no room on the spine for printing.

Yes, you can. But only as a custom quote.

Files can be supplied as one PDF containing the inside pages and one that contains the cover, or as a single file with all of the pages in it. Either way, the file(s) should be exported directly from the design software as "Single Pages" instead of multi-page spreads (for example, a 5.5x8.5 book should be exported as 5.5x8.5 pages and not as 11x17 spreads that each has 2 pages) A minimum of .25" or 1/4" of safe margin is required for all booklets. This means that page numbers, images, text, and any important elements that are not intended to go right to the edge should be at least .25" away from the edges. There can be natural variation in the cutting process, as the operator...

If you want the same thickness for the cover and the inside pages, your product should be Saddle Stitch Bound Books (Self Cover).

In that case, you can only upload the file for the cover. When you select your product options and get to the file upload section, you can turn off the 'Multiple files' button. This will allow you to upload only one file without getting the error message. To let us know the inside pages are blank, you can leave a comment.

The hard copy proof can be ordered by selecting it from the Proof Group dropdown list.

We could do 80 pages + covers, but that would be the machine's maximum, and there can be issues with how it folds. If you insist on 80 pages, it would be better to change the binding type to perfect bound or coil bound.

The size refers to a single page size, so that is the size of a closed book.

Pantone is a propriety ink system that is the industry standard for colour matching and brand colours. Each Pantone ink has a number and a specific recipe so it can be mixed from standard ingredient inks. This ensures that your brand colours will print exactly the same, every time. 

Yes, in that case just leave those pages in your design file blank.

Yes, we provide two types of Adobe InDesign templates: one blank in case you want to do the entire design yourself, and another with the calendar already set up.

Yes, the dates in our templates are accurate.

Yes, we do offer design services in case you need help with setting up the pages.

Yes, in that case you need to choose one of the uncoated paper options. 

There are several different ways that products can be organized in a catalog. The best one depends on the type and number of products and the catalog's overall branding identity. For example, clothing items can be organized by type (tops, bottoms, sweaters, dresses, etc.), season (fall items, summer items, etc.), collections, or even fabrics/materials (leather items, knitwear, etc.). Other products might lend themselves more to alphabetical listings, for example, if the products are ordered via an SKU, product code, or part number. This is also practical if there is a large number of items that you can list in chart format without needing pictures of each item. The latter tends to be used ...