Perfect Bound Book Printing
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- Select your Binding & Size.
- Add photos, text and more!
- When finished with your design, continue through checkout and place your order!
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- Select your perfect bound options.
- Upload your print-ready files.
- We'll review your uploaded files.
- Approve your online proof.
- Your perfect bounds will be delivered to your doorstep for you to enjoy!
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1. Fill Out Pricing Tool
Once you are logged in to your PrintingCenterUSA account, go to your desired product page and fill out the pricing tool on the right.
Be sure to drop down the “Estimate Shipping” tab above the “Order and Upload Files” button on the pricing tool to enter your zip code and view your shipping options. The price in the estimating tool is based on zip code only. In final checkout, the full address is used and this may cause your shipping cost to change. Click “Order and Upload Files” to continue.
2. Upload Your Art Files
Upload your Print-Ready PDF. Click Continue
You can create your own Print-Ready PDF using our free booklet templates. Click here to learn more. If you designed your project on PrintingCenterUSA’s online design tool, then you can simply click “Proceed to Checkout.”
Page Count
We require that any multi-page PDF files be sent as single page images, not spreads. In the files, page 1 should be the front cover and the last page should be the back cover (see left). Learn More
Color
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Resolution
PrintingCenterUSA recommends that the resolution of your images and document be 300 dpi or more. Learn More
Bleeds
Bleed is an extra 1/8” of image that extends beyond the trim area of your printed piece. The project is printed on an oversized sheet that is cut down to size with the appearance that the image is “bleeding” off the edge of the paper. Learn More
What is the Minimum Page Count for Perfect Binding?
The minimum number of pages is 28 pages to 2" thick maximum. 2 page increments are required when ordering. Click here to learn more about page count for perfect binding.
What is perfect binding?
Perfect binding is when printed sheets are collated in page order, trimmed down to final size, and then finished by wrapping a cardstock cover around the pages, creating a square spine.
What is the difference between perfect bound and saddle stitch?
Printed sheets are gathered into a book, one on top of the other and the edges are ground off and the book is glued into a wrap around cover and then trimmed to size. This type of perfect bind creates a square spine. They provide an attractive looking durable book. They do not lay flat. Perfect bound book printing is great for directories, magazines, manuals, year books or any type of booklet that has many pages.
Perfect bound can have anywhere from 28 pages up to 2” thick. If it’s thick enough, you can design on the spine. A square spine gives it a very professional, high-quality look and feel. Saddle stitch can have as few as 8 pages and a maximum of 92. Saddle stitch is the most affordable and cost-effective option and it will lay flat and stay open when flipping through the pages. It does not have a printable spine.
Can I print on the spine?
Yes! You can print on the spine of perfect bound books as long as your page count is high enough. The spine width depends on the number of pages and the type of paper selected when ordering.
How Much Does it Cost to Get a Perfect Bound Book Printed?
You can get 100 copies of an 8.5” x 11” 36 page Softcover Perfect Bound Book on 80# Gloss Cover and 100# Gloss Text, Full Color, (4/4) printed and delivered to your doorstep in 4-11 business days with our Wait & Save Printing Time option for only $605.11 ($6.05 each) or 500 copies for only $2,018.52 ($4.04 each) plus shipping and handling at PrintingCenterUSA.com. Get an instant price on our cost calculator.
• These are examples of our everyday competitive prices.
*Prices are subject to change/shipping NOT included.
Learn MoreSize/Qty | 10 | 100 | 500 | 5000 | 10000 | 20000 |
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8.5 x 11 | $15.14 each $151.37 total | $6.05 each $605.11 total | $4.04 each $2,018.52 total | $2.09 each $10,429.89 total | $1.84 each $18,356.29 total | $1.73 each $34,641.55 total |
5.5 x 8.5 | $12.81 each $128.06 total | $3.85 each $384.89 total | $2.38 each $1,189.17 total | $1.34 each $6,696.63 total | $1.26 each $12,590.89 total | $1.14 each $22,817.55 total |
6 x 9 | $13.83 each $138.31 total | $4.15 each $415.30 total | $2.82 each $1,408.57 total | $1.76 each $8,813.37 total | $1.53 each $15,333.59 total | $1.47 each $29,460.92 total |
How to Print a Perfect Bound Book in 7 Easy & Affordable Steps
- Gather all of your Perfect Bound Book project’s content and images.
- Place and format your content and images in an Adobe Suite Program (InDesign or Illustrator) OR: Use our online design tool or downloadable templates to create your perfect bound book. Click Here for Perfect Binding Design Tips.
- Enter your Binding, Size, Quantity, # of Pages, Ink, Paper, In-Hand Delivery Date and get an Instant Quote.
- Order & Upload your print-ready PDF.
- We will then run your files through our 43-point checklist and send you a PDF or Hard Copy Proof for you to approve or reject.
- When approved, we will schedule and print your perfect bound book with a softcover that is thicker and more durable than the inside pages.
- Your perfect bound book will be delivered to your doorstep as promised for you to enjoy and distribute your perfect bound books.
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