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

Just wanted to say THANK YOU!!!! The books came out awesome! You guys rock!!
Alan Fink
Author

POPULAR OPTIONS

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.