Short Run Booklet Printing
From training manuals and product catalogs to event programs, cookbooks, and lookbooks — we print high-quality booklets in short-run quantities up to 3,000. Full color, 2400 DPI output on premium paper stocks, with your choice of binding.
delivery_truck_speed Fast turnaround — depending on configuration and quantity, delivery may be as fast as 2 days.
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One price. Printing, paper, bindery, and delivery included. No hidden fees.
Choose Your Binding
Not sure which binding fits your project? Here is how the most popular options compare — or just request a quote and compare pricing side by side.
A run of saddle-stitched operation manuals, fresh off our digital press.
Saddle Stitch
Best for: 8 to 80 pages
Folded sheets nested together and stapled through the spine. The most economical, fastest-producing binding — ideal for programs, newsletters, thin catalogs, and short manuals.
- Lowest cost per copy
- Lays flat when opened
- Fastest production time
Perfect Bound
Best for: 40 to 700 pages
Pages glued into a flat, squared spine with a wrap-around cover — the bookstore-paperback look. Great for thicker catalogs, manuals, reports, and lookbooks.
- Professional, printable spine
- Heavier cover stock for durability
- Ideal for 60+ page projects
Coil (Spiral)
Best for: manuals & reference
A durable plastic spiral that lets pages lay completely flat and fold all the way back. Perfect for training manuals, cookbooks, workbooks, and reference guides.
- Lays 100% flat, folds back-to-back
- Durable for repeated handling
- Add tabbed dividers or sturdy covers
Booklets from 93¢ a copy — delivered.
Real examples, computed from our live quote engine. Letter size (8.5" × 11"), full color, with ground delivery to New York included — most destinations cost less.
Prices refreshed June 15, 2026 from our quote engine · standard turnaround · your exact configuration and ZIP quoted in about 60 seconds.
What Makes Our Booklets Different
Photo-quality output
2400 DPI full color reproduces your photography, charts, and artwork with vivid detail and accurate color on every page.
Short runs, fast
Low minimums on short runs from 25 to 3,000. No plates, no setup fees — and turnaround as fast as 2 days on many configurations.
Custom sizes & stocks
8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5 digest, or a custom size — in gloss or matte text and cover weights. Compare options instantly in our quote tool.
Preparing Your Files
We accept print-ready PDF files. For best results, set up your document at the finished page size with 0.125" bleed on all sides, and keep text and important graphics at least 0.125" inside the trim line.
Need help setting up your files? See our InDesign setup guide or PDF export guide, or view our Paper Guide for stock details.
What Our Customers Say
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Why Short Run Printing?
All-inclusive pricing — print, bindery, and shipping are all included in your quote. No setup fees, no file upload fees, no surprises at checkout.
Quality guaranteed — we use only premium, ream-wrapped papers specifically engineered for digital printing. 2400 DPI full-color output on every job.
Fast turnaround — most jobs ship within 3–5 business days, with rush options available.
