Saddle Stitch Catalogs
Stapled catalog printing for product ranges, programs and business information.
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Choose your specifications, then upload your artwork. See the templates and file preparation details below before submitting your files.
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PDF, JPG, PNG, TIFF, EPS or AI · Up to 20 MB per file. Use a multipage PDF for booklets or multiple panels. Selected files upload securely when you add this job to your cart.
Product specifications
Available combinations and finishing choices update with your selections above.
- Size
- 8.5" x 11"- 12 page · 8.5" x 11"- 16 page · 8.5" x 11"- 20 page · 8.5" x 11"- 24 page · 8.5" x 11"- 28 page · 8.5" x 11"- 32 page · 8.5" x 11"- 36 page · 8.5" x 11"- 40 page · 8.5" x 11"- 44 page · 8.5" x 11"- 48 page · 8.5" x 11"- 52 page · 8.5" x 11"- 8 page · 8.5" x 5.5"- 12 page · 8.5" x 5.5"- 16 page · 8.5" x 5.5"- 20 page · 8.5" x 5.5"- 24 page · 8.5" x 5.5"- 28 page · 8.5" x 5.5"- 32 page · 8.5" x 5.5"- 36 page · 8.5" x 5.5"- 40 page · 8.5" x 5.5"- 44 page · 8.5" x 5.5"- 48 page · 8.5" x 5.5"- 52 page
- Stock
- 100LB Gloss Book · 100LB Matte Book · 70LB Premium Opaque · 80LB Gloss Book · 80LB Matte Book
- Printed Sides
- 4/4 (4 color both sides)
- Finish (Coating)
- Aqueous Coating · No Coating
- Binding Edge
- Short Edge · Long Edge
- Binding Type
- Saddle Stitch
- Cover Coating
- Aqueous Coating · No Coating · UV Coating front only · -
- Cover Stock
- 100LB Gloss Cover · 14PT · 100LB Gloss Book
- Page Count
- 12 pages (4 cover 8 inside) · 32 pages (4 cover 28 inside) · 8 pages (4 cover 4 inside) · 36 pages (4 cover 32 inside) · 40 pages (4 cover 36 inside) · 52 pages (4 cover 48 inside) · 48 pages (4 cover 44 inside) · 28 pages (4 cover 24 inside) · 20 pages (4 cover 16 inside) · 24 pages (4 cover 20 inside) · 16 pages (4 cover 12 inside) · 44 pages (4 cover 40 inside)
- Turnaround Time
- Production begins after artwork approval; shipping time is additional.
Artwork preparation
- Resolution
- 300dpi
- Color Mode
- CMYK
- Bleed
- 0.25” (0.125 on each side)
- File Types
- PDF (recommended), JPG, EPS and TIFF
Artwork templates
8.5" x 11" Saddle Stitch · Landscape (Horizontal)
8.5" x 11" Saddle Stitch · Portrait (Vertical)
8.5" x 5.5" Saddle Stitch · Landscape (Horizontal)
8.5" x 5.5" Saddle Stitch · Portrait (Vertical)
Open the template, then save the file to your device. Remove template guides from your print-ready artwork.
Frequently asked questions
What cover coating options are available for saddle stitch catalogs?
Aqueous coating, no aqueous coating, or UV coating front only are available.
What types of stocks can you use for a saddle stitch catalog?
The stocks available are 100lb gloss book, 100lb matte book, 70lb premium opaque, 80lb gloss book, and 80lb matte book. The cover stocks available are 100lb gloss book, 100lb gloss cover, and 14pt.
What is the minimum and maximum page count for a saddle stitch catalog?
The minimum is 24 pages (cover: 4, inside: 20) and the maximum is 52 pages (cover: 4 ,inside: 48).
What is the bleed requirement for a saddle stitch catalog?
Bleed must extend past the cut line and will be trimmed from the product during the final cutting phase. When the image is required to extend all the way to the edge, bleed is needed to preserve the finished look and the quality of the final product. Keep all text at least 0.125" inside the cut-line.
What run sizes are available for saddle stitch catalogs?
25 - 25,000