Booklet guide
How booklet printing works
Everything you need to know before you order, in plain language.
Page counts
A stapled booklet is made of sheets folded in half. Each sheet gives 4 pages, so the total is always a multiple of 4: 8, 12, 16, 20 and so on, up to 64 pages. The front cover, inside front cover, inside back cover and back cover count as 4 of those pages.
If your document has 22 pages, choose 24 and we add 2 blank pages at the end, or you can add a notes page.
Covers
Same paper cover: the whole booklet is printed on one paper. It is light, flexible and the lowest price.
Heavy card cover (14 pt): the 4 cover pages are printed on thick card. The booklet feels sturdier and lasts longer. Good for catalogues, manuals and reports that get handled often.
Paper
- 100 lb gloss text: Bright colour and sharp photos. Our most popular paper.
- 100 lb silk text: Smooth, low glare finish. Looks premium, easy to read.
- 60 lb uncoated text: Plain paper you can write on. Good for manuals and workbooks.
Setting up your PDF
- Send one PDF with single pages in reading order (page 1 is the front cover). Do not arrange pages as spreads.
- Page size: the finished size (5.5 x 8.5 in or 8.5 x 11 in) plus 0.125 in bleed on every side if colour runs to the edge.
- Keep text and logos at least 0.25 in from the trim edge.
- Images at 300 dpi, colours in CMYK if you can. Embed or outline all fonts.
- Not sure? Send what you have. We check every file and tell you before anything prints.
Proof approval
We email a free PDF proof within one business day. Check the spelling, page order and images. Reply to approve or tell us what to change. Printing starts only after your written approval. One round of small fixes by our team is included.
When production starts and how long it takes
Production starts the business day after you approve the proof, once payment or a purchase order is in place. Standard production is 5 business days after proof approval. Rush service is available on many jobs. Ask for a quote and tell us your date.
Pickup and delivery
- Free pickup at 1 High Meadow Pl, Unit 20, North York
- GTA delivery: free on orders over $500, otherwise $20
- Shipping across Canada: we quote the courier cost before printing