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Pages for days
High-Definition Printing with stunningly vibrant colour reproduction – no matter the artwork, topic, or page count, we'll ensure it looks fantastic.
Keep in mind that booklets are printed on large sheets, folded, and then 'sections' are gathered, stapled down the middle (spine), and trimmed. Each section (larger sheet) contains 4 pages of artwork once folded. So, when you supply artwork, ensure it's a multiple of 4 pages. If it’s not, consider adding an extra page or two to balance it out—note pages work well as a simple solution to fill this gap.
Binding options
- Folded brochures like four pagers, six pagers, gate-folded brochures and concertina brochures. These are each formed from a single piece of paper or card that is simply creased and folded to make multiple pages and sides. These are fast and economical to produce and keep things very, very simple.
- Traditional saddle-stitched brochures (stapled with two wires at the folded spine). Perfect for no-frills brochures, newsletters, product booklets and reports that have multiple pages (8 pages or more)
- Wire-O bound brochures and booklets. These use a coloured metal coil or comb that binds the pages together through a series of neatly punched holes. The wire comes in a variety of different colours, for example, black, white, red, etc. Wire-O bound booklets are perfect for manuals, information booklets, presentations and even bespoke writing pads.
- Perfect bound brochures and booklets. These take a form similar to that of a soft-bound, paperback book. So, the spine has a thickness with a flat surface that can be printed. Internal pages are glued into the spine and a heavier weight card usually forms the outer cover into which the pages are glued. Perfect binding is suitable for books, annual reports, high-end brochures, magazines and catalogues.
Finishing options
Printed brochures can also include a variety of different finishes …
To the outer covers includes matt, ‘soft touch’ and gloss options. Laminated covers are protected from moisture and are more resistant to wear and tear than their non-laminated equivalents. Matt lamination flattens contrast and gives brochures and booklets a fresh, contemporary feel. Gloss lamination gives brochures a high gloss look at the same time as making colours saturated and images more contrasty, for extra punch. ‘Soft touch’ lamination is similar in looks to matt lamination but has a velvety, slightly rubbery feel to the touch.
At Southside Print we now offer digital foiling which is faster and more convenient than traditional foil blocking (which requires extra time and budget to produce a metal foiling die). Our digital foiling process takes place entirely in-house and is available in several colours, not just standard gold or silver.
It’s amazing how effective different papers and cards can be, all on their own. A brochure or booklet that uses uncoated paper or card has a natural, contemporary feel to it. In contrast, a brochure that uses coated stock tends to look more corporate and a little more traditional. It’s a tricky balance, though, because coated papers will ‘lift’ the ink to make the graphics and text more punchy while uncoated printing papers and cards tend to mute the colours in comparison. Each has their place, though, and any preference is a purely subjective thing.
Taking all of this a step or two further, you could consider textured papers or cards, which will literally give your brochures and booklets a whole new ‘feel’. Textured covers can bring an extremely high quality aspect to any brochure or booklet — even more so when you also incorporate the aforementioned metallic foiling to the graphics on the cover. It’s a superb combination!
Get a brochure quote — or order booklets online
If you’re in the market for some printed brochures and would like a free printing quote, please use the quotation form here. Quotes are free and without obligation or pressure.
Alternatively, for small quantities, our online print shop allows you to order and pay for brochure printing from the comfort of your home or office.
Graphic design in London
For those of you without your own in-house design and artwork capability, we also offer the services of our talented graphic designers. They’ll help to make your brochure or booklet look fantastic, communicate all the right messages and present your products or services in the best possible light.
Call Rapid Print pro for any queries or to chat through your options — we’ll be delighted to hear from you. Call 020 8016 3320.
Lets play by the rules...
Try to use PDF
Save your files in PDF/X-1a:2001 format for optimal print accuracy.
However, if that's not possible, don’t worry—we’re flexible and will still accept PNG, JPEG, or any other format you have.
Our Artwork team is here to support you, so if there are any issues, they'll get in touch with a fix, a workaround, or maybe just to have a chat if they're feeling lonely!
Safe Area
Please ensure that any text is positioned at least 3mm away from the edges. While we strive for perfect cutting, there is always a small chance of movement. If you prefer a borderless background, extend it beyond the edge, but keep all important content 3mm away from the edges.
Resolution
Supplying high-resolution artwork guarantees sharp, clear prints with optimal detail and color accuracy. Images from WhatsApp, for example, won't produce crisp prints, so always export from Canva at 300dpi. Whenever possible, use original images instead of screenshots. Don't worry if you make a mistake—our artwork team will be your safety net and will catch anything that may need adjustment.
Text Size
As a general rule, try to keep text above 6pt—of course, for designs like roller banners, you should use fonts 70pt and above. And, if you're working on a contract with the devil, maybe a font size below 6pt could be more fitting! In short, keep fonts above 6pt to ensure they are easily readable.
Make it Bleed
If you're lucky enough to have the Adobe package, set your bleed to 3mm in the document settings. This allows your artwork (such as backgrounds) to extend beyond the finished size into the bleed area. This way, any slight movement during cutting will be hidden, ensuring no white borders around the edges.
If you don’t have a design package, no worries! Simply make your artwork canvas 3mm larger on all sides. For example, if you're designing a business card that will be trimmed to 85mm x 55mm, your background should extend to 91mm x 61mm. Just remember, any text should be at least 3mm away from the 85mm x 55mm edge!
Transparency
Printing digital artworks can come with one little issue—transparency. While it might not be visible on screen, it has a huge impact when it comes to printing. So, make sure to flatten any transparency before exporting.
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Resolution
Supplying high-resolution artwork guarantees sharp, clear prints with optimal detail and color accuracy. Images from WhatsApp, for example, won't produce crisp prints, so always export from Canva at 300dpi. Whenever possible, use original images instead of screenshots. Don't worry if you make a mistake—our artwork team will be your safety net and will catch anything that may need adjustment.
Roller Banner
Roller banner artwork should be supplied at the product size, e.g., for a standard 80cm roller banner, artwork should be provided at 800mm x 2000mm with a 3mm bleed on all sides, if possible.
Our artwork team will then add an extra 150mm section below your design, which will be hidden inside the roller banner mechanism. This section helps attach the display to the pull-up banner.
Please, there’s no need to include this extra section in your artwork when submitting.
Delivery That Suits You
Same Day Delivery
We offer Same Day delivery across the city of London, order before mid day, select same day and we'll jump on the bike and drop it to you, hit the link below to find out more.
Next Day Delivery
Need it Tomorrow? We've got you coved, just order before our cut off and you'll have it in your hands tomorrow via Royal Mail Tracked 24 - click the link above to find out more.
Collection in SE1
Need it Today and fancy a walk? Come collect your print same day from our office in SE1- We'll even make you a brew while you wait
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