Booklets trimmed edge to edge. Saddle stitched 8.5" x 11" booklets printed on oversized sheets and trimmed to size, so photos and colour blocks run right off the page.
Great for: Programs & Playbills · Catalogues · Songbooks · Art Zines · Reports & Manuals
Product Specs
Standard Options
- Turnaround Time: 1 to 3 days (regular order)
- Print Size (in): 8.5" x 11" finished, folded from 11" x 17" sheets
- Pages: 4 to 80, in multiples of 4 — we add blank pages if your file falls between
- Number of Booklets: 1 to 2,000 booklets (Available in 3 business days)
- Side: Double-sided throughout
- Colour: Full Colour
- Binding: Saddle stitch — machine stapled through the folded spine
- Border: Full bleed — printed oversized and trimmed, so artwork runs right to the edge on all four sides. For a white border at a lower price, see our white border booklets.
Why multiples of 4?
Each sheet is folded in half and nested inside the next, so one sheet becomes four pages — front and back of each half. That's why page counts land on 4, 8, 12, 16 and so on. If your document is 14 pages, we'll add two blank pages to reach 16 rather than reject the file.
Note for Large Orders: Planning a run beyond our standard quantities? Please
contact our team first for precise price and estimated delivery schedules.
Paper & Stock
- Body Paper: Uncoated, Coated Silk, or Coated Gloss
- Body Paper Thickness: Light: 4pt-6pt (Thin), Medium: 6pt-7pt (Standard), Heavy: 7pt+ (Thick)
- Cover Stock: Uncoated, Coated Silk, or Coated Gloss cardstock
- Cover Stock Thickness: Light: 10pt-12pt (Thin), Medium: 12pt-14pt (Standard), Heavy: 16pt-18pt (Thick)
- Print Method: Digital toner — dries instantly, consistent results every run
Finishing & Add-Ons
- Cardstock Cover: A heavier cover wrapped around the body pages — printed front and back in greyscale
- Square Fold: A creased flat spine instead of a rounded one — holds its shape on a shelf and resists cracking along the fold
File Preparation
See our FAQ's for more file preparation tips and accepted file formats.
Custom Quotes & Design Services
Need a quantity beyond listed limits, custom booklet sizes, or specialized finishing? Reach out to our team before ordering so we can provide an accurate quote, pricing, and estimated timeline.