Perfect Bound Booklets

Submission specifications for Perfect Bound Brochures

Cover needs to be uploaded seperately from the inside pages.

The cover for your perfect bound brochures needs to be uploaded seperately from the inside pages.

Here you can find an overview of the different spines widths that are needed for perfect bound booklets.

The width of the spine depends on the amount of pages and paper type you choose for your booklet. Here you can find an overview of the different spines widths that are needed. Spine-of perfect bound brochures

Save the file for booklets as one PDF document with single pages.

Save the file for booklets not as spreads (two pages facing each other), but as PDF document with single pages. (NOTE: saving as a multi-page PDF means 1 PDF file with multiple pages inside). Delete empty unnecessary pages from the file with the final save. Desired blank pages have to stay in the file.

Add 3 mm bleed.

To allow leeway for cutting differences in production, always add a bleed of 3 mm around all edges of your design. Make sure colours, background pictures and layouts extend into the bleed area so as to avoid leaving white lines as a result of cutting tolerances.

Keep 4 mm safety margin

Keep all important text and images at least 4 mm away from the edge of the finished size. Exclusive finishes need to be within the safety margin.

Resolution of at least 300 dpi.

Make sure the resolution of the images and graphics in your artwork are at least 300 dpi.

Use CMYK as the colour mode.

Prepare your files using CMYK as the colour mode, not RGB. Use colourmode FOGRA39 (ISO Coated v2) for coated papertypes and colourmode FOGRA47 (PSO Uncoated ISO12647) for uncoated papertypes. If you are unsure of the colour mode of your file, don't worry we can always convert this for you. Keep in mind this can cause the colours to differ from the original file.

Frequently Asked Questions for Perfect Bound Brochures

What is this product exactly? And what can I use it for?

• A perfect bound booklet is a brochure/catalogue containing 52 or more pages, where the spine/gutter gets glued together. The booklet contains the inner pages and the cover, which do not have to be the same. Brochures are available in various types of paper, combinations and number of pages.
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  This product is used:
• • Introduce people to your business
• • Serve as an information guide
• • Serve as a presentation guide
• • Serve as a pricelist
• • Bundle reports

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• The fastest possible turnaround for Perfect Bound Brochures is:
• 6 working days
• NOTE: only applicable for products which require your design: To make sure that your order is delivered at the indicated time, it is important that we receive your file with your design for the product, on time (also called cut-off time). In this way the product can be moved into production on time. The deadline is always communicated in the final step when putting your product together and in the box on the right which details your entire order.
• The cut-off time for your printed item may vary. This depends on the combination you choose. This has to do with the manufacturing technique and / or the order quantities.
• NOTE: The product delivery shifts a day every time the deadline for submission has passed. This is also the case if the file is rejected by us and corrected artwork isn't supplied before the next cut off time.

Which production techniques do you use?

• For the production of your Perfect Bound Brochures we use the following production technique(s):
• Digital (up to 250 pieces): printed on professional HP Indigo printers, directly after your order is received. Digital printing is cheaper in lower order quantities.

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of your Perfect Bound Brochures we use multiple carriers. We use our most reliable carriers which in most cases are UPS or DPD.
• UPS
• Other carriers we use are DHL and even our own courier service. These carriers are used for certain products (depending on the size, the turnaround and the quantity).

I can't find the product I'm looking for. Can I request a quotation?

• The Perfect Bound Brochures that is chosen in most cases can be selected via our website.
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  If your material type, weight, quantity, size or other specification is not listed, you can request a quotation. We will send you our offer within 1 working day.
• Depending on the complexity this can take a bit longer.

Is the amount of pages equal to the amount of paper sheets?

• No, this is because the brochures are being folded and printed on both sides. A papersheet gets folded in the middle so it covers 4 pages (2 on the front, 2 on the back).

Which materials can I choose from?

• 90 gsm silk mc: this paper is the budget version of paper. It's light, thin and cheap: Ideal for distribution!
• 115 gsm gloss mc: This paper is a little thicker and more robust than the 90gsm paper. A moderate option of good quality.
• 135gr gloss MC: this material is especially ideal for distribution. They are lightweight, yet half thicker than printing paper. Thickness: 0.11 mm
• 170gr silk MC: this material gives your product a business-look. It is ideal for use at a fair or business-stand. Thickness: 0,17mm

What is the maximum amount of pages for Perfect Bound Brochures ?

• The maximum amount of pages for your perfect bound booklets is 200. If you would like a booklet with more than 200 pages, please contact us through the quotation request option on our website.