Saddle Stitch Booklet with Cover Printing

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If you need an affordable and professional-looking book printing option, Saddle Stitch Book with Cover is a perfect solution for you.

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paper 80 lb. Gloss Cover	Size 4.75 x 4.75 Inches Square	pages 4 Pages Prints on all Cover sides	Ink Colour Both Sides	Coating No Coating
80 lb. Uncoated Cover 80 lb. Uncoated Cover This stock is best suited to artwork that features light coverage, text, or small areas of solid colour, rather than designs with images or heavy solids of dark colours. The lighter weight cover provides structure while still folding easily, making it ideal for the covers of books. 100 lb. Uncoated Cover 100 lb. Uncoated Cover A smooth uncoated finish makes this paper perfect for booklet covers, as well as brochures or postcards that need to be written on. It is best for light coverage artwork, as bright colours and images tend to look muted. 80 lb. Gloss Cover 80 lb. Gloss Cover This stock is ideal for the covers of booklets and catalogs, as the lightweight yet stiff material provides structure. The gloss finish is perfect for bright colours, vibrant images, and bold patterns, as well as heavy coverage. 100 lb. Gloss Cover 100 lb. Gloss Cover 100lb Gloss Cover is perfect for the covers of catalogs and booklets as the gloss finish is ideal for images, bold patterns, and bright colours. This stock is designed to fold cleanly and provide structure for a soft-cover book. 80 lb. Silk Cover 80 lb. Silk Cover This light stock is ideal for covers of all descriptions, as the coated surface is excellent for colour reproduction, images, and bright bold patterns. The matte surface reduces glare and improves readability, and offers an elegant and unique finish. 100 lb. Silk Cover 100 lb. Silk Cover With a silky matte finish and an stiff, heavy feel, this paper is an excellent choice for the covers of catalogs and booklets, postcards, and other promotional items. 100 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Smooth Cover (12.8 pt.) FSC® ♻ 100% Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper This reliable, FSC certified & 100% sustainable recycled multipurpose paper is ideal for commercial printing. It is made from 100% post-consumer fiber, with biogas as the primary energy source. The smooth finish makes it an ecological alternative that displays an impeccable look and rich colour quality every time. It can be used for high-end magazines and publications, brochures, mass-mailing and all promotional pieces that need an ecological touch. Rolland’s Enviro product line always offers superior colour reproduction and remarkable brightness with the smallest environmental footprint in North America’s paper industry. Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb. Read More about Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper 80 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Smooth Cover (10.4 pt.) FSC® ♻ 100% Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper This reliable, FSC certified & 100% sustainable recycled multipurpose paper is ideal for commercial printing. It is made from 100% post-consumer fiber, with biogas as the primary energy source. The smooth finish makes it an ecological alternative that displays an impeccable look and rich colour quality every time. It can be used for high-end magazines and publications, brochures, mass-mailing and all promotional pieces that need an ecological touch. Rolland’s Enviro product line always offers superior colour reproduction and remarkable brightness with the smallest environmental footprint in North America’s paper industry. Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb. Read More about Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper 14 pt. Gloss Cover 14 pt. Gloss Cover Gloss Cover is perfect for the covers of catalogs and booklets as the gloss finish is ideal for images, bold patterns, and bright colours. This stock is designed to fold cleanly and provide structure for a soft-cover book.
8.5 x 11 Inches Portrait 11 x 8.5 Inches Landscape This size of booklet will have the binding on the long (11") dimension, and will open up like a Calendar. 5.5 x 8.5 Inches Portrait 8.5 x 5.5 Inches Landscape 4.25 x 5.5 Inches Portrait 6 x 9 Inches Portrait 9 x 6 Inches Landscape 9 x 12 Inches Portrait 12 x 9 Inches Landscape This size of booklet will have the binding on the long (12") dimension, and will open up like a Calendar. 8 x 8 Inches Square 9 x 9 Inches Square 5 x 5 Inches Square 4.75 x 4.75 Inches Square
4 Pages Prints on all Cover sides
Colour Both Sides Colour Both Sides The 4 main process colours will be used to print on both sides of the selected paper. Colours other than CMYK that are used in your design file will automatically be converted. For optimum results and less variances from screen to print, please ensure your artwork is created in CMYK. If you are using a pre-designed template, you do not have to worry about the colours being off except for any elements you add to the template. Colour Both Sides Colour Both Sides The 4 main process colours will be used to print on both sides of the selected paper. Colours other than CMYK that are used in your design file will automatically be converted. For optimum results and less variances from screen to print, please ensure your artwork is created in CMYK. If you are using a pre-designed template, you do not have to worry about the colours being off except for any elements you add to the template.
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No Coating No Coating When this option is chosen, no additional coatings will be applied to the piece. If the quantity is great enough, Newprint production may choose to apply an AQ coating to ensure the ink is protected from scuffing. The type of coating will be the matching finish to your paper selection. Gloss Lamination on Outside Matte Lamination on Outside Velvet Lamination on Outside Gloss UV on Outside Cover Gloss AQ on Outside Cover Semi-Gloss AQ AQ is short for Aqueous Coating. This is a gloss, environmentally friendly, water-based coating that provides additional gloss and protection, and can be written on with a ballpoint pen. It can be applied to one or both sides of the printed piece. Matte AQ on Outside Cover Matte AQ AQ is short for Aqueous Coating. This is a matte, environmentally friendly, water-based coating that provides additional protection with a softer finish, and can be written on with a ballpoint pen. It can be applied to one or both sides of the printed piece.
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Size 4.75 x 4.75 Inches Square	pages 4 Pages + Cover	paper 60 lb. Uncoated Text	Ink Colour Both Sides	Binding Saddle Stitch	Coating No Coating	finishing none
60 lb. Uncoated Text 60lb Uncoated Text Also known as book or offset paper, this thinner, lightweight stock is often used for publication interiors, sell sheets and letterheads. The finish is ideal for items that need to be written on. 70 lb. Uncoated Text 70 lb. Uncoated Text Ideal for letterheads, proposals, personal and professional communication, 70lb Uncoated is a smooth, mid-weight stock. The uncoated finish is perfect for writing and overprinting. This is an ideal choice for long runs of flyers, and is also ideal for Multi-Page Saddle Books up to 64 pages. As well, it can be used for coil or perfect bound books with a high page count (up to 400 pages). 80 lb. Uncoated Text 80lb Uncoated Text This stock is well suited for detailed, crisp printing without sacrificing the ability to easily write on the paper. It is commonly used for brochures or the inside pages of catalogs. 100 lb. Uncoated Text 100 lb. Uncoated Text 100lb Uncoated paper is luxurious and provides an ideal surface for excellent coverage. This stock can also be used for high end notepads, sketchbooks, or catalogs. 70 lb. Gloss Text 70 lb. Gloss Text This stock is an economical choice for high volume log run projects, such as indoor advertisement posters or mailings. It is best suited for light designs to counter see-through that will occur with very dark images and text. 80 lb. Gloss Text 80lb Gloss Text This is standard glossy paper stock, about as thick as a light magazine cover. The shiny finish provides an excellent opaque base for rich process colour printing. This is a very popular stock for brochure printing, catalog Inserts, flyers, posters, etc. 100 lb. Gloss Text 100lb Gloss Text 100lb gloss paper is typically chosen for its polished texture, flashy appearance, heavier weight, and superb colour-contrast qualities. Gloss is best used on full colour designs that have bright solids, photographs or bold patterns. 70 lb. Silk Text 70 lb. Silk Text This silk finish paper is available for brochures, posters, and the inside pages of catalogs. The silk finish is ideal for large blocks of text as there is no glare. This is also a lower cost option for long runs. 80 lb. Silk Text 80lb Silk Text This stock is finely coated with a non-gloss finish. It provides an excellent opaque base for easy to read, crisp typography. Standard Uses include Brochures, Newsletters, Catalog Inserts, and Flyers, etc. 100 lb. Silk Text 100lb Silk Text Heavier than 80lb text for a more substantial feeling piece, this stock provides a non-glossy, opaque base for detailed, crisp printing. this is ideal for high-end brochures, catalogs, and posters. 100 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Smooth Text FSC® ♻ 100% Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper This reliable, FSC certified & 100% sustainable recycled multipurpose paper is ideal for commercial printing. It is made from 100% post-consumer fiber, with biogas as the primary energy source. The smooth finish makes it an ecological alternative that displays an impeccable look and rich colour quality every time. It can be used for high-end magazines and publications, brochures, mass-mailing and all promotional pieces that need an ecological touch. Rolland’s Enviro product line always offers superior colour reproduction and remarkable brightness with the smallest environmental footprint in North America’s paper industry. Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb. Read More about Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper 80 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Satin Text FSC® ♻ 100% Satin Rolland Enviro Paper This unmatched uncoated hybrid paper offers a luxuriously smooth satin finish. It also folds easily. USAGE: High-end magazines and publications, Promotions, All documents with color and details Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of: TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb Read More about Satin Rolland Enviro Paper 60 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Smooth Text FSC® ♻ 100% Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper This reliable, FSC certified & 100% sustainable recycled multipurpose paper is ideal for commercial printing. It is made from 100% post-consumer fiber, with biogas as the primary energy source. The smooth finish makes it an ecological alternative that displays an impeccable look and rich colour quality every time. It can be used for high-end magazines and publications, brochures, mass-mailing and all promotional pieces that need an ecological touch. Rolland’s Enviro product line always offers superior colour reproduction and remarkable brightness with the smallest environmental footprint in North America’s paper industry. Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb. Read More about Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper 70 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Smooth Text FSC® ♻ 100% Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper This reliable, FSC certified & 100% sustainable recycled multipurpose paper is ideal for commercial printing. It is made from 100% post-consumer fiber, with biogas as the primary energy source. The smooth finish makes it an ecological alternative that displays an impeccable look and rich colour quality every time. It can be used for high-end magazines and publications, brochures, mass-mailing and all promotional pieces that need an ecological touch. Rolland’s Enviro product line always offers superior colour reproduction and remarkable brightness with the smallest environmental footprint in North America’s paper industry. Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb. Read More about Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper 80 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Smooth Text FSC® ♻ 100% Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper This reliable, multipurpose paper is ideal for commercial printing. Its smooth finish makes it an ecological alternative that displays an impeccable look and rich color quality every time. USAGE: High-end magazines and publications, Brochures, Mass-mailing, All promotional pieces that need an ecological touch. Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of: TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb Read More about Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper 60 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Satin Text FSC® ♻ 100% Satin Rolland Enviro Paper This unmatched uncoated hybrid paper offers a luxuriously smooth satin finish. It also folds easily. USAGE: High-end magazines and publications, Promotions, All documents with color and details Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of: TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb Read More about Satin Rolland Enviro Paper 70 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Satin Text FSC® ♻ 100% Satin Rolland Enviro Paper This unmatched uncoated hybrid paper offers a luxuriously smooth satin finish. It also folds easily. USAGE: High-end magazines and publications, Promotions, All documents with color and details Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of: TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb Read More about Satin Rolland Enviro Paper 60 lb. Husky® Opaque Smooth Text SFI® Certified Sourcing Husky® Opaque This high-quality paper comes from SFI certified forests, with good opacity for minimal show-through. It has reliable on-press performance and outstanding results, with increased longevity. A smooth uniform surface ensures great print reproduction. This paper is very versatile but especially good for textbooks and sketchbooks, as well as catalogues, bulletins, financial documents and manuals. 70 lb. Husky® Opaque Smooth Text SFI® Certified Sourcing Husky® Opaque This high-quality paper comes from SFI certified forests, with good opacity for minimal show-through. It has reliable on-press performance and outstanding results, with increased longevity. A smooth uniform surface ensures great print reproduction. This paper is very versatile but especially good for textbooks and sketchbooks, as well as catalogues, bulletins, financial documents and manuals. 80 lb. Husky® Opaque Smooth Text SFI® Certified Sourcing Husky® Opaque This high-quality paper comes from SFI certified forests, with good opacity for minimal show-through. It has reliable on-press performance and outstanding results, with increased longevity. A smooth uniform surface ensures great print reproduction. This paper is very versatile but especially good for textbooks and sketchbooks, as well as catalogues, bulletins, financial documents and manuals.
8.5 x 11 Inches Portrait 11 x 8.5 Inches Landscape 5.5 x 8.5 Inches Portrait 8.5 x 5.5 Inches Landscape 4.25 x 5.5 Inches Portrait 6 x 9 Inches Portrait 9 x 6 Inches Landscape 9 x 12 Inches Portrait 12 x 9 Inches Landscape 8 x 8 Inches Square 9 x 9 Inches Square 5 x 5 Inches Square 4.75 x 4.75 Inches Square
8 Pages + Cover 8 Pages + Cover When complete, each book will have 8 pages, plus four additional pages for the cover. When uploading, two files at the final, folded size (plus bleed if needed) will be required, one for the cover with 4 pages and a second for the inside pages. The second file should have 8 pages, and Reader's spreads or Printer's spreads should be avoided. 12 Pages + Cover 12 Pages + Cover When complete, each book will have 12 pages, plus four additional pages for the cover. When uploading, two files at the final, folded size (plus bleed if needed) will be required, one for the cover with 4 pages and a second for the inside pages. The second file should have 12 pages, and Reader's spreads or Printer's spreads should be avoided. 16 Pages + Cover 16 Pages + Cover When complete, each book will have 16 pages, plus four additional pages for the cover. When uploading, two files at the final, folded size (plus bleed if needed) will be required, one for the cover with 4 pages and a second for the inside pages. The second file should have 16 pages, and Reader's spreads or Printer's spreads should be avoided. 20 Pages + Cover 20 Pages + Cover When complete, each book will have 20 pages, plus four additional pages for the cover. When uploading, two files at the final, folded size (plus bleed if needed) will be required, one for the cover with 4 pages and a second for the inside pages. The second file should have 20 pages, and Reader's spreads or Printer's spreads should be avoided. 24 Pages + Cover 24 Pages + Cover When complete, each book will have 24 pages, plus four additional pages for the cover. When uploading, two files at the final, folded size (plus bleed if needed) will be required, one for the cover with 4 pages and a second for the inside pages. The second file should have 24 pages, and Reader's spreads or Printer's spreads should be avoided. 28 Pages + Cover 28 Pages + Cover When complete, each book will have 28 pages, plus four additional pages for the cover. When uploading, two files at the final, folded size (plus bleed if needed) will be required, one for the cover with 4 pages and a second for the inside pages. The second file should have 28 pages, and Reader's spreads or Printer's spreads should be avoided. 32 Pages + Cover 32 Pages + Cover When complete, each book will have 32 pages, plus four additional pages for the cover. When uploading, two files at the final, folded size (plus bleed if needed) will be required, one for the cover with 4 pages and a second for the inside pages. The second file should have 32 pages, and Reader's spreads or Printer's spreads should be avoided. 36 Pages + Cover 36 Pages + Cover When complete, each book will have 36 pages, plus four additional pages for the cover. When uploading, two files at the final, folded size (plus bleed if needed) will be required, one for the cover with 4 pages and a second for the inside pages. The second file should have 36 pages, and Reader's spreads or Printer's spreads should be avoided. 40 Pages + Cover 40 Pages + Cover When complete, each book will have 40 pages, plus four additional pages for the cover. When uploading, two files at the final, folded size (plus bleed if needed) will be required, one for the cover with 4 pages and a second for the inside pages. The second file should have 40 pages, and Reader's spreads or Printer's spreads should be avoided. 44 Pages + Cover 44 Pages + Cover When complete, each book will have 44 pages, plus four additional pages for the cover. When uploading, two files at the final, folded size (plus bleed if needed) will be required, one for the cover with 4 pages and a second for the inside pages. The second file should have 44 pages, and Reader's spreads or Printer's spreads should be avoided. 48 Pages + Cover 48 Pages + Cover When complete, each book will have 48 pages, plus four additional pages for the cover. When uploading, two files at the final, folded size (plus bleed if needed) will be required, one for the cover with 4 pages and a second for the inside pages. The second file should have 48 pages, and Reader's spreads or Printer's spreads should be avoided. 52 Pages + Cover 52 Pages + Cover When complete, each book will have 52 pages, plus four additional pages for the cover. When uploading, two files at the final, folded size (plus bleed if needed) will be required, one for the cover with 4 pages and a second for the inside pages. The second file should have 52 pages, and Reader's spreads or Printer's spreads should be avoided. 56 Pages + Cover 56 Pages + Cover When complete, each book will have 56 pages, plus four additional pages for the cover. When uploading, two files at the final, folded size (plus bleed if needed) will be required, one for the cover with 4 pages and a second for the inside pages. The second file should have 56 pages, and Reader's spreads or Printer's spreads should be avoided. 60 Pages + Cover 60 Pages + Cover When complete, each book will have 60 pages, plus four additional pages for the cover. When uploading, two files at the final, folded size (plus bleed if needed) will be required, one for the cover with 4 pages and a second for the inside pages. The second file should have 60 pages, and Reader's spreads or Printer's spreads should be avoided. 64 Pages + Cover 64 Pages + Cover When complete, each book will have 64 pages, plus four additional pages for the cover. When uploading, two files at the final, folded size (plus bleed if needed) will be required, one for the cover with 4 pages and a second for the inside pages. The second file should have 68 pages, and Reader's spreads or Printer's spreads should be avoided. 4 Pages + Cover 4 Pages + Cover When complete, each book will have 4 pages, plus four additional pages for the cover. When uploading, two files at the final, folded size (plus bleed if needed) will be required, one for the cover with 4 pages and a second for the inside pages. The second file should have 4 pages, and Reader's spreads or Printer's spreads should be avoided.
Colour Both Sides Colour Both Sides The 4 main process colours will be used to print on both sides of the selected paper. Colours other than CMYK that are used in your design file will automatically be converted. For optimum results and less variances from screen to print, please ensure your artwork is created in CMYK. If you are using a pre-designed template, you do not have to worry about the colours being off except for any elements you add to the template. Colour Both Sides Colour Both Sides The 4 main process colours will be used to print on both sides of the selected paper. Colours other than CMYK that are used in your design file will automatically be converted. For optimum results and less variances from screen to print, please ensure your artwork is created in CMYK. If you are using a pre-designed template, you do not have to worry about the colours being off except for any elements you add to the template. Colour Both Sides Colour Both Sides The 4 main process colours will be used to print on both sides of the selected paper. Colours other than CMYK that are used in your design file will automatically be converted. For optimum results and less variances from screen to print, please ensure your artwork is created in CMYK. If you are using a pre-designed template, you do not have to worry about the colours being off except for any elements you add to the template. Colour Both Sides Colour Both Sides The 4 main process colours will be used to print on both sides of the selected paper. Colours other than CMYK that are used in your design file will automatically be converted. For optimum results and less variances from screen to print, please ensure your artwork is created in CMYK. If you are using a pre-designed template, you do not have to worry about the colours being off except for any elements you add to the template. 1/1 (Black Ink Both Sides) 1/1 (Black Ink Both Sides) This option will produce a piece that is printed with Black ink on both sides. If any other colours are present in the uploaded file, they will be converted to black or greyscale.
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No Coating No Coating When this option is chosen, no additional coatings will be applied to the piece. If the quantity is great enough, Newprint production may choose to apply an AQ coating to ensure the ink is protected from scuffing. The type of coating will be the matching finish to your paper selection.
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Saddle Stitch Book with Cover is both a cost-effective and a quick printing option for your booklets, catalogs, and other publications. The pages are printed on sheets in sets of 4, collated, folded, and stapled at the spine.

Perfect for commercial and technical brochures, booklets, pamphlets, calendars, or notebooks.
Ideal for smaller page count (8-84). Staple capability and the weight of the paper are the limiting factors in regards to the number of pages.
The number of pages has to be divisible by 4. During online product configuration, you will choose the number of pages not including the cover.
The wide paper choice for both cover and inner pages allows you to choose the perfect option no matter the purpose of your booklet.
They can be opened flat.
Saddle Stitch Book with Cover is very versatile and can be printed in almost any book size.
You can print any number of booklets from 10 to 25000+.
The ordering process is easy-to-follow and ensures the fastest possible turnaround time.
Download the Adobe InDesign template after you configure the product to help you create the design and export your PDF file.

DESIGN GUIDELINES - PLEASE READ:

Our comprehensive guide will help you download the template, create a print-ready file and export it, so you can upload the PDF to the system without problems.

Other book binding types available:

To help you decide on the best binding style for your book, read our comparison of available options.
In case you would like saddle stitch, but with the same cover paper as the inside pages, check Saddle Stitch Book self Cover.
If you would like the book with the spine that can be printed on, visit our Perfect Bound Book product page.
For the book you can open up to full 360 degrees choose either Wire O binding or Coil binding.

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If you order "No Proof, Run As Is", your turnaround time begins as soon as your order begins the impostion process.

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Same Day	10:00 AM	No Proofs, Run As Is
Next Day	9:30 AM	10:45 AM
Next Day + 1	10:30 AM	12:45 PM
2 - 3 Days	10:30 AM	4:00 PM
5 Days	10:30 AM	4:00 PM
5 - 7 Days	10:30 AM	4:00 PM
7 Days	10:30 AM	4:00 PM
7 - 10 Days	10:30 AM	4:00 PM

Note: Turnaround times begin when you approve the proof and do not include shipping or mailing times. Please review the site for more details.

Saddle Stitch Bound Books (With Cover) FAQ

What does Plus Cover mean?

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. When the cover is printed on a different paper, it is indicated as "Plus Cover" so the printer knows right away there are two different stocks required.

What are the advantages of Saddle Stitch Books Plus Cover?

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 the number of inside pages possible while still remaining within the grammage allowances for the different postal rates.

What is the minimum number of pages that can be Saddle-Stitched for a Plus Cover Book?

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.

What is the maximum number of pages for a Saddle-Stitch Plus Cover Book?

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.

Can a Saddle-Stitched Plus Cover Book have printing on its spine?

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

Can I order Saddle-stitched Booklets with blank inside pages?

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

Should the files for a Saddle Stitch Book Plus Cover be supplied in any specific way?

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 cannot guarantee that every booklet will be cut in exactly the same place. Secondly, a circumstance known as "Creep" can occur with saddle stitching, especially with thicker paper stocks. Creep is where the bulk of the paper at the spine due to the gathering of the sheets causes the inner pages to extend or "creep" further out than the cover when folded. Below is an exaggerated view of how the inner pages extend beyond the edge of the outer pages when folded (this is for illustrative purposes only. The actual amount of creep is usually between 0"-.125", depending on paper weight and page count).

If I want the cover stock and the inside to be the same thickness, what should I choose?

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

I only have a front cover and a back cover. Can I upload one blank page and note that all the inside pages should follow this same format?

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.

Is there a way I can order a proof version of the book, so I know what it feels like?

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

Is there a way I can make this book 80 pages rather than 64?

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.

Does the book size on the website refer to opened or closed-book size?

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

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An intuitive and responsive experience for users for the novice and the expert user.

Extensive Quality Control

We inspect files thoroughly to ensure your printing outputs at optimum quality. A proof is sent to you for final approval before printing.