Booklets, Manuals, & Reports
From catalogues and event programs to training manuals and annual reports, we print booklets for a wide range of uses.
Typical turnaround: One to two weeks from approved artwork.
Saddle Stitch Binding
Best suited for smaller booklets, newsletters, event programs, and catalogues.
Features
- Folded and stapled through the centre
- Economical for shorter page counts
- Lightweight
- 8–64 pages
- Opens flat
- Page counts must be multiples of four
Coil Binding
Ideal for manuals, workbooks, reports, and documents that need to lay completely flat.
Features
- Durable plastic coil
- Opens a full 360°
- 20–300+ pages
- Excellent for frequent use
- Optional clear acetate front cover
- Heavy cover stock available
Wire-O Binding
A premium alternative to plastic coil binding.
Features
- Twin-loop wire binding
- Lays flat when open
- 20–250 pages
- Professional appearance
Perfect Binding
Perfect for thicker catalogues, fiction and non-fiction books, annual reports, and publications.
Features
- Square spine
- Premium “softcover book” appearance
- Suitable for higher page counts
- Printable spine on larger publications
- 40–300+ pages
- Does not open flat
Booklet FAQs
Choose the printing style that best suits your content and budget:
- Full colour: Colour printing on all pages.
- Black and white: Economical printing for text-heavy documents.
- Colour covers, black and white inside pages: A cost-effective option when the cover needs colour but the interior is primarily text.
- Mixed colour and black-and-white pages: Print selected inside pages in colour and the rest in black and white to help reduce costs while highlighting important images, charts or sections.
- Single-sided or double-sided: Choose the layout that suits your document.
Text Stocks (Inside Pages)
- 20 lb Bond — everyday documents, manuals and forms
- 24 lb Bond — higher-quality office documents and reports
- 60 lb Text — economical booklets and high-volume printing
- 70 lb Text — standard text weight
- 80 lb Text — brochure-weight pages
Note that some weights may not be suitable for all projects.
Cover Stocks
- 80 lb Cover — lightweight covers
- 100 lb Cover — durable covers
- 120 lb Cover — extra rigidity
Some stocks may not suit every project.
Common sizes include:
- 5.5″ × 8.5″: A compact format for smaller booklets and programs.
- 8.5″ × 11″: A standard format for manuals, reports and documents.
- 11″ × 17″ folded: A larger sheet folded into a booklet format.
- Square and landscape: Alternative formats for specific layouts and designs.
- Custom sizes: Available to suit your project.
Not sure which size is right? We can help you choose a suitable format for your content and binding.
Different finishes affect both the appearance and the feel of your finished booklet.
Paper Finishes
- Uncoated: Natural finish for writing, forms and manuals.
- Dull / Silk: Smooth, low-glare finish for catalogues, reports and photography.
- Gloss: Reflective finish for vibrant colours and images.
Some finishes may not be suitable for all projects.
Saddle Stitch
- Best for: Catalogues and programs
- Page count: 8–64 pages
- Opens flat: Yes
- Premium look: ●●○
Coil Binding
- Best for: Manuals and workbooks
- Page count: 20–300+ pages
- Opens flat: Yes
- Premium look: ●●○
Wire-O Binding
- Best for: Presentations
- Page count: 20–250 pages
- Opens flat: Yes
- Premium look: ●●●
Perfect Bound
- Best for: Books and annual reports
- Page count: 40–300+ pages
- Opens flat: No
- Premium look: ●●●
Artwork & File Preparation
Already Have a Print-Ready File?
You can supply your own artwork for review before printing. For the best results, prepare your file at the intended finished size and include the necessary bleed if artwork extends to the edge of the page.
High-resolution PDFs are generally a good starting point for commercial printing. Make sure text is readable, fonts are handled correctly and important information is positioned safely inside the trim area.
If you’re unsure about your file, ask us before placing your order.
If you have a specific deadline, please mention it when requesting your quote so we can confirm whether it can be accommodated.
Complete Your Project
Printing a company manual or student handbook? You may also need Business Cards & Stationery for staff, Labels & Stickers for asset identification, or Large Format & Engineered Drawings if your manuals include oversized plans and diagrams.