Booklets

Booklets are the format for content that exceeds a single sheet but doesn't need a full bound book: catalogs, event programs, lookbooks, instruction manuals, magazines, and zines. They're saddle-stitched — two staples through the spine — which is the cheapest and fastest binding method for low-page-count documents.

Page count starts at 8 (two folded sheets of paper, four panels) and goes up in multiples of 4 since each sheet contributes 4 panels. Saddle-stitch tops out around 64 pages before the binding starts to break; beyond that, perfect-binding or coil-binding is the right choice (typically a separate product family).

Text-weight paper is the standard body stock. 60lb is cost-economical for high-page-count catalogs. 80lb feels more substantial. 100lb gloss text reads as premium and is the right choice for lookbooks and marketing-forward documents. Cover stock is typically 80lb cover or 100lb cover for durability.

Production turnaround runs longer than postcards or flyers — typically 5–10 business days from artwork approval — because the booklet has to be printed, folded, stitched, and trimmed in sequence.

Common use cases

• Product catalogs — seasonal lookbooks, restaurant menus, hardware catalogs
• Event programs — concert programs, wedding programs, conference agendas
• Marketing — brand books, capability brochures, annual reports
• Content — zines, instruction manuals, recipe books, training materials

Filter booklets by spec

• 100lb (4)
• gloss (4)
• 8.5×11 (5)
• 8.5×5.5 (3)
• 80lb (4)

Browse booklets variants

• Custom Booklets →

  Custom booklets on 100lb gloss text will wow your clients! Print glossy booklets now with zprintz. Enjoy full color booklet printing at wholesale prices.

• Mini Booklet Printing →

  Mini booklet printing is great for menus, manuals, programs and more! Print small booklets on high quality 100lb gloss stock at zprintz.com.

• Print Booklets →

  Looking to print booklets on 100lb silk text stock? These 8.5 x 11 booklets from zprintz wholesale trade printing help you meet your clients' needs.

• Print Booklets →

  Print booklets on 100lb silk text stock at 5.5 x 8.5 size. Choose from portrait or landscape. Order online at wholesale prices on zprintz.com.

• Booklets 60lb Offset Text (8.5 x 11) →

  Booklets 60lb Offset Text (8.5 x 11) Download Booklet Sell Guide Contains everything you need to know about Booklets, so that you can grow your Booklet sales.

• Booklets 60lb Offset Text (8.5 x 5.5) →

  Booklets 60lb Offset Text (8.5 x 5.5)

• Print Booklet Online →

  Print booklets online today as catalogs, magazines and more! Glossy booklet printing on 80lb stock is quick and affordable with wholesale printer zprintz.

• Saddle Stitch Booklet Printing →

  Saddle stitch booklet printing is quick and easy with zprintz's wholesale trade printing services. Get business booklet printing done fast on 80lb stock.

• Silk Text Booklet Printing →

  Get silk text booklet printing done on elegant 80lb high quality paper. zprintz is your trade printer for wholesale prices and full color printing.

• Print Silk Paper Booklets →

  Print silk paper booklets on 80lb silk text. These half size booklets have an elegant tactile feel that is sure to impress. Try zprintz printing today.

Compare your options

• 60lb vs 100lb booklet text paper — body stock by use case →

  60lb offset is the zine and catalogue workhorse; 100lb gloss is the lookbook tier. Real differences in feel, photo reproduction, mailing cost, and durability.

• Gloss vs silk booklet finish — same paper, different mood →

  Gloss maxes color punch; silk reads editorial. On the same 80lb or 100lb body paper, the finish drives the whole visual personality of the booklet.

Editorial guides

• Booklet printing buying guide — body paper, page counts, binding →

  How to spec a custom booklet: page count tipping points, body paper weight (60lb to 100lb), cover stock, binding choice (saddle-stitch, perfect, coil), and common combinations.

• Restaurant menu printing — bifold, booklet, single-card, and laminated formats →

  How to spec a custom restaurant menu by service style: bifold brochures, saddle-stitch booklets, premium single-card, lamination strategy, and table-tent supplements.

Frequently asked

What paper are custom booklets printed on?

Custom Booklets use 100lb text stock for the body pages. 100lb gloss/silk text — premium photo-led tier. Thickest standard text stock; saddle-stitches well to ~24 pages, perfect-binds cleanly past that.

How many pages can I order?

Page count is in multiples of 4 (each sheet folds into 4 pages). Saddle-stitch binding covers 8 to 48 pages reliably; past that, the centre spread bulges and trim gets uneven. For higher page counts choose perfect-bound or coil-bound finishes at quote.

What size should I pick?

Standard sizes are 5.5×8.5 (digest), 8.5×11 (letter), and 8.5×5.5 (landscape half-letter). 5.5×8.5 is the workhorse for catalogs, programs, and product guides. 8.5×11 is the standard for instructional and corporate booklets. Custom trim sizes available as quote.

How should I prepare my print file?

Export every spread as a press-ready PDF page at 300 dpi in CMYK. Build at the final trim size plus 0.125" bleed on every outer edge. Keep important content at least 0.25" inside the trim and 0.5" away from the binding edge so saddle-stitch fold doesn't obscure it. Outline fonts before export.

Is the cover the same stock as the body?

On lighter booklets (60lb/70lb body), the cover is typically upgraded to a heavier cover stock (12pt+ cover) for stiffness. On 100lb-text booklets the cover is sometimes the same stock as the body (called self-cover) — looks more uniform but feels less premium. Configurator shows the cover stock per quantity.

How long does production take?

Booklets typically run 5–8 business days from file approval, plus shipping. Saddle-stitched booklets ship faster than perfect-bound (perfect binding adds a curing step). Higher page counts don't meaningfully add production time — the press setup dominates the cycle.

What paper are mini booklet printing printed on?

Mini Booklet Printing use 100lb text stock for the body pages. 100lb gloss/silk text — premium photo-led tier. Thickest standard text stock; saddle-stitches well to ~24 pages, perfect-binds cleanly past that.

What paper are print booklets printed on?

Print Booklets use 100lb text stock for the body pages. 100lb gloss/silk text — premium photo-led tier. Thickest standard text stock; saddle-stitches well to ~24 pages, perfect-binds cleanly past that.

Spec highlights

• Body paper: 60lb / 70lb / 80lb / 100lb text-weight gloss or silk
• Page counts: 8 to 64 pages, in multiples of 4
• Binding: saddle-stitch (two staples through spine)
• Sizes: 5.5×8.5 (half-letter), 8.5×11 (letter), 8.5×5.5 (digest)

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