Any non-photographic content (including graphics and text) should be uploaded as vector-based files in order to ensure that lines are crisp and clear. Some content such as logos typically needs to be separated from the background, resized, or otherwise manipulated. Vector images offer the most flexibility for these purposes. Supported formats currently include Ai, CDR, PSD and pdf. If you have any questions with regards to file preparation, please feel free to contact your account representative.

Resolution should be set to at least 300 dpi (dot per inch). Please note that pictures and graphics pulled from the internet are often low resolution, typically 72 dpi or 96 dpi. Avoid these graphics, as they will appear pixelated and blocky when printed.

Saddle stitching is a binding process where the pages of a custom booklet are folded and then stapled. The apparatus used in this process has close resemblance to a Saddle. For this reason, the process is called saddle stitching.

While we do an extensive quality check before shipping an order, given the nature of the printing business, it is possibility that a few defective pieces may make their way to you. If you find any defective pieces, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss all possible options to resolve the issues to your satisfaction.

Saddle-stitch binding utilizes a pair of staples to bind the booklets whereas perfect bound booklets are bound using glue.

Yes, we perform a free artwork check before an order is sent for printing. If we find any issues, we will either fix them or contact you if further action is needed. Please do note that this is only a technical check. Any spelling, grammatical, or positioning issues are not checked during this process.

This arrangement is only for booklets bound with saddle stitching. Larger sheets are printed and then are folded in half and then stapled in the middle. Since each larger sheet makes 4 pages (left, right, front, and back), the total page count of the booklets has to be in multiples of 4.

The artwork for perfect bound books is complicated and requires manual setup. You can email us the artwork and our art team will prepare a proof for your review.

When a design needs to be printed to the edge of a page, the artwork needs to be extended by a minimum margin of 1/8 inch along all sides beyond the required size. The excess area is then trimmed down to the final required size. The end result is an image that extends to the edge of the printed page. This extended printing margin is referred to as the ‘bleed’.