Printing Manuals.
About Manuals
Manuals remain one of the top product types where a print version is indispensable. Be it for product instruction, mechanical repair or to support course work, printed manuals allow for instant reference and offer the opportunity for written notes to be made.
Manuals run the gamut of subject matter and have a correspondingly wide range of specifications. No matter the size, number of pages, paper type or binding style, we can accommodate your needs.
With such a wide range of options, be sure to contact us early in your project. We can offer suggestions, check on the availability of materials and even create a custom InDesign template for your manual.
Common Choices
SIZES
• PORTRAIT: 8.5″ x 11″
• LANDSCAPE: 11″ x 8.5″
BINDING
• PlastiCoil
• Wire-O
• Perfect Bound
PAPER
• 60# Smooth Opaque Text
• 70# Smooth Opaque Text
FROM OUR CUSTOMER
POPULAR OPTIONS
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DUST JACKET
Dust Jackets are meant to add protection to the cover. They also add great visual impact for casebound books, helping them to pop when laying on a table or tucked away on a bookshelf.
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LAMINATION
Lamination adds a strong layer of protection to your book's cover. In addition to visual appeal, lamination can add a tactile quality to your book. Ask about our Soft Touch lamination option.
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FOIL STAMP
Aside from standard gold or silver foil, there is a wide variety of specialty foils from which to choose. Give us a call to discuss your many options.
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EMBOSS
No other option has as much impact as a well executed emboss on your cover. Subtle, refined and very next level – use a quality emboss to really stand out.
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END BANDS
End bands are the perfect way to add that finishing touch to your hardcover book. These are the multi color ribbons that you see at the top and bottom of a book's spine.
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SMYTH SEWN
Today's hardcover books are crafted using modern equipment and materials to achieve incredible durability. A traditional binding technique however still offers unprecedented resilience. Smythe sewing is common in Library Binding for books that will see years of heavy use.