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Perfect Bound Manuals

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Our Perfect Bound Manuals feature a premium, square-spine finish that binds large volumes of information into one sleek, professional book. Inner pages are securely bound to a wrap-around cover using a high-strength adhesive. Available in up to 420 pages, it’s the ideal durable solution for extensive instructions, compliance policies, and in-depth training guides. Choose from our range of sizes and sustainable and luxury paper stocks. More information

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A4 portrait Silk paper Manuals with 40 pages. 300gsm covers and 130gsm inner pages, with double-sided print.

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A4 portrait Recycled Uncoated Manuals with 40 pages. 300gsm covers and 120gsm inner pages, with double-sided print.

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Silk

Our most popular paper choice, the clean and crisp finish of Silk paper gives a sharp, defined finish to printed colours and designs.

Uncoated

For a flat modern finish with no surface coating, Uncoated paper offers a soft, touchable texture that's ideal for writing on.

Recycled Uncoated

Recycled Uncoated is off-white, with a coarse texture and rustic flecks throughout. It's uncoated surface gives print colours a sophisticated feel and a slightly muted finish.

Gloss

The smooth and shiny finish of our versatile Gloss paper creates the most vibrant, eye-catching print with defined and sharp colours, without the need to laminate.

Tintoretto Gesso

Meet our finest Italian paper. With a warm off-white hue and a hammered finish, Tintoretto Gesso brings a layer of prestige to your print. It's ideal for luxury designs.

Nettuno

Add a touch of class with Nettuno. Featuring a fine-lined texture, it has an understated simplicity that brings print to life with a retro feel.

Silk

Our most popular paper choice, the clean and crisp finish of Silk paper gives a sharp, defined finish to printed colours and designs.

Available weights

  • 130gsm
  • 250gsm
  • 300gsm
  • 350gsm

Best for

  • Vibrant designs
  • Affordable print
  • Versatile print

Credentials

  • Recyclable
  • Biodegradable
  • FSC certified
  • Chlorine-free

Uncoated

For a flat modern finish with no surface coating, Uncoated paper offers a soft, touchable texture that's ideal for writing on.

Available weights

  • 120gsm
  • 350gsm

Best for

  • Versatile print
  • Affordable print
  • A matt finish

Credentials

  • Recyclable
  • FSC certified
  • Chlorine-free

Recycled Uncoated

Recycled Uncoated is off-white, with a coarse texture and rustic flecks throughout. It's uncoated surface gives print colours a sophisticated feel and a slightly muted finish.

Available weights

  • 120gsm
  • 300gsm

Best for

  • Eco-conscious branding
  • Recycled product packaging
  • Natural product labelling

Credentials

  • Recyclable
  • 100% post consumer waste
  • FSC® certified
  • Chlorine-free
  • Vegan-friendly inks

Gloss

The smooth and shiny finish of our versatile Gloss paper creates the most vibrant, eye-catching print with defined and sharp colours, without the need to laminate.

Available weights

  • 130gsm
  • 250gsm
  • 300gsm

Best for

  • Versatile print
  • A vibrant shine
  • Bold colours

Credentials

  • Recyclable
  • FSC certified
  • Chlorine-free
  • Wood-free

Tintoretto Gesso

Meet our finest Italian paper. With a warm off-white hue and a hammered finish, Tintoretto Gesso brings a layer of prestige to your print. It's ideal for luxury designs.

Available weights

  • 250gsm
  • 300gsm

Best for

  • Watercolours
  • Illustrated designs
  • Wedding Stationery
  • Business Stationery

Credentials

  • Recyclable
  • FSC certified
  • Sustainably sourced
  • Chlorine-free

Nettuno

Add a touch of class with Nettuno. Featuring a fine-lined texture, it has an understated simplicity that brings print to life with a retro feel.

Available weights

  • 280gsm

Best for

  • Luxury Business Stationery
  • Wedding Stationery
  • Greeting Cards

Credentials

  • Recyclable
  • FSC certified
  • Sustainably sourced
  • Chlorine-free

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Which file types can I use? arrow
We like to be as flexible as possible, so you can upload your files as PDF, JPEG, TIFF and PNG. PDF's and JPEGs are the most accepted file type across all our products, so we recommend using those wherever possible.
What is bleed? arrow
Bleed is an area of print outside the document that must be added to your artwork before it’s sent off for print. By adding the all-important bleed (a minimum of 3mm on all edges), there’ll be no risk of white space left on your document and it'll be trimmed correctly without cutting into any design. Some products require a different amount of bleed, so be sure to check our downloadable templates to find out the correct amount.
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The safe area is the space inside where your print will be trimmed. Keeping any important parts of your design away from this area will make sure that they aren’t accidentally trimmed off due to the natural movement while your print gets finished. Our downloadable templates will indicate the recommended amount of safe area for your print.
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​​RGB is the colour gamut used to display images on a computer screen, and stands for Red, Green and Blue. CMYK is the colour gamut used for conventional printing, and stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. Unless you’re printing Giclée Fine Art Prints or Photographic Prints, please set up your artwork in CMYK.
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Our Versions service lets you print multiple designs using the same product specifications. For instance, if you have five different designs that share the same size, orientation, and paper stock, you can print them all at once using this service. By opting for Versions, you're increasing your overall quantity, which means you'll enjoy a lower cost per unit. To use Versions, simply select "yes" in the product builder when prompted with "Do you want to print more than one design?". When using Versions, the quantity you enter in the product builder applies to each design. For example, if you choose a quantity of 10 with 5 Versions, you'll receive a total of 50 prints.
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Personalisation is a simple, cost-effective way to tailor each of your individual prints. You can use personalisation for different text elements like names, addresses, and even personalised messages. However, if the text content on your design is the same for all prints, you don't need personalisation. There are two main options for personalising your print - you can either choose to add the personalised elements to your artwork yourself, or send us your artwork with a placeholder and a CSV containing a list of all the names/ personalised elements, and we’ll merge the two for you.
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If you don’t embed fonts and your document is opened on another computer system that doesn’t have access to the original fonts, different fonts will be substituted instead. This could really affect the look of your finished print. Embedding fonts into your original design will stop them from changing.
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Remember to save your artwork out at a minimum of 300dpi resolution. This will ensure that when printed, your artwork quality is as crisp as possible.
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If you've chosen a shape for your print (such as arch, wavy, circle or pebble where available), you'll find templates for these shapes on additional layers within the standard square or rectangular template. Download the template for the correct size, then delete the layers you don't need, leaving the layer for your chosen shape as a guide while creating your artwork. Delete all template layers before saving and uploading your artwork. This will prevent the template from being printed on top of your design.

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In search of high-capacity printing for your next round of corporate documentation? Our Perfect Bound Manuals are engineered for businesses, technical teams, and operations managers who need to deliver extensive information cleanly. This versatile, square-backed format is the definitive choice for everything from deep-dive training guides to comprehensive compliance directories. With up to 420 pages, you can ensure every step, diagram, and technical detail is captured without compromise. Customisable to meet your exact workplace requirements, choose from a range of sizes and paper stocks, including eco-friendly recycled and premium options. Built for heavy daily use, each Manual is secured with a high-strength adhesive spine for maximum durability. Protect your materials with cover lamination for a hard-wearing finish, or add the final touch with optional metallic foiling.

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Frequently asked questions

Got a question? We might have answered it here. If not, feel free to get in touch with The Team, we’re here to help! 

How long will my print take to arrive?

Find out how quickly you can get your print by filling in your selected options in the product builder, and check out the delivery options at the bottom. You can also explore the available delivery options from your basket once you’ve added a product. 


You’ll notice that if you put multiple items into your basket, they may be sorted into “delivery groups” based on delivery days, in order to help us ship your items as quickly and efficiently as possible. Find out more about delivery groups here.

Once your order has been dispatched you’ll get an email from us which includes a tracking code. You can also easily track the status of your delivery at any time by logging into your Account and checking the Orders page. 

Find out more about our delivery services here, including details of delivery options based on your region. 

What should I know before preparing artwork for print?

Here are the 7 key things you need to know before preparing your artwork to be printed with us:

1. We provide downloadable templates:
On most of our product pages, you can find free downloadable templates to help you set up your artwork for print. They’re available in AI, IDML and PDF formats to suit the design software you’re working in. Our downloadable templates include key information on creating artwork as well as instructions on how to save out your print-ready PDF. 

2. You need to include bleed:
Bleed is an area of print outside the document that must be added to your artwork before it’s sent off for print. By adding the all-important bleed (a minimum of 3mm on all edges), there’ll be no risk of white space left on your document and it'll be trimmed correctly without cutting into any design. Some products require a different amount of bleed, so be sure to check our downloadable templates to find out the correct amount. 

3. Keep in mind the safe area:
The safe area is the space inside where your print will be trimmed. Keeping any important parts of your design away from this area will make sure that they aren’t accidentally trimmed off due to the natural movement while your print gets finished. Our downloadable templates will indicate the recommended amount of safe area for your print. 

4. The difference between RGB and CMYK:
​​RGB is the colour gamut used to display images on a computer screen, and stands for Red, Green and Blue. CMYK is the colour gamut used for conventional printing, and stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. Unless you’re printing Giclée Fine Art Prints or Photographic Prints, please set up your artwork in CMYK. 

5. Embed your fonts:
If you don’t embed fonts and your document is opened on another computer system that doesn’t have access to the original fonts, different fonts will be substituted instead. This could really affect the look of your finished print. Embedding fonts into your original design will stop them from changing. Find out how to embed your fonts here.

6. Check your image resolution:
For the best print results, all artwork files should be at least 300dpi (dots per inch) when saved at the actual size they will appear in your design. This ensures that your final printed project is sharp and clear, not blurry or pixelated.

7. How to export a PDF:
Exporting your design into a print-ready PDF is easy. We’ve created some handy video guides which will take you through the process which you can find here.

Find lots more artwork tips here, including if you’re printing any special finishes such as foiling. For products with multiple pages, such as Brochures or Booklets, explore our book printing guide here. 

What is a Professional File Check?

For a small fee, an expert member of our technical team will manually review your artwork before it goes to print so you can press 'go' with complete confidence. 


If you've ordered multiple products, you can choose to add a Professional File Check to individual jobs or your entire order. We'll check your file for common print setup issues and, where possible, fix them before production. If we find anything that needs your attention, we'll contact you and place your order on hold until you've updated and re-uploaded your artwork. 

We'll check things like: 
  • Image resolution for print quality 
  • Bleed and safe areas 
  • Page count and page order on folded products
  • Corrupt, blank or password-protected files 
  • Templates left on artwork 
  • Folds, cut lines, drill holes and binding areas (where applicable) 
  • Foil alignment and minimum line widths (where applicable) 
  • Personalisation files and version quantities (where applicable) 

A Professional File Check doesn't include: 
  • Spelling, grammar or proofreading 
  • Design, layout or text sizing advice 
  • Colour accuracy or colour mode checks (RGB/CMYK) 
  • QR code testing 
  • Calendar date checks 
  • Post-print quality inspection beyond our standard production processes 
See a full list of what's included here. 

Adding a Professional File Check won't delay your estimated delivery date, unless we need you to amend and re-upload your artwork after we've reviewed it.

To upgrade to a Professional File Check, simply select the option when you upload your artwork. We'll take care of the rest and let you know if we spot anything that needs your attention before your job goes to print.

How do I print with Canva?

Printing with Canva is quick and easy with Printed.com. Select your product, create your artwork in Canva, and export it as a print-ready PDF. Once uploaded to Printed.com, we handle the rest! 

For help with accurate sizing, bleed and export settings, please visit our Canva Support page for step-by-step guides and video tutorials. Plus, you can explore our library of free pre-formatted Canva templates to get started.

What is perfect binding?

Perfect binding is a process where the pages and cover are glued together at the spine with a strong adhesive. This method gives the book a clean, professional look with a flat spine, making it ideal for thicker publications like Manuals.


Find out more about all of our book binding types in our book printing guide.

How are Perfect Bound Manuals made?

Perfect Bound Manuals are crafted through a unique binding process that involves several easy steps. First, we print the pages and trim them to the right size. Then, we gather the pages and gently grind down the spine to create a rough surface, which helps the adhesive bond better. After that, we apply a flexible glue to the spine and wrap a cover around the book, pressing it to ensure a secure hold. Finally, we trim the book again for a polished finish. This method results in a professional printed Manual with a flat spine, perfect for all your instructional needs! To find out more, visit our book printing guide.

Should I upload my artwork as spreads or single pages?

When it comes to Perfect Bound Manual printing, we handle inners and covers a bit differently to ensure the best quality and alignment for your final product. 


Inners as single pages: 
Inners are required as single pages because it helps us accurately sequence and lay out your content. This way, each page is positioned correctly and matches up perfectly when the booklet is printed and bound. It's all about making sure your reader flips through a seamless, professionally finished product. 

Covers as spreads or single pages: 
For covers, you have more flexibility. You can upload them as spreads if you have a continuous design that spans the front cover, back cover, and spine, creating a striking visual impact. Alternatively, you can upload them as single pages if your cover design is distinct for the front and back. This flexibility helps you showcase your brand or message exactly how you envisioned it. 

By following these guidelines, we ensure your print products look polished and professional. Need more help? Find more artwork support for book printing here. 

What paper GSM should I select for perfect binding?

When selecting the paper GSM for your perfect bound projects, consider the overall look and feel you want to achieve. Typically, a paper weight ranging from 120 GSM to 350 GSM is ideal for perfect binding. Books like novels or reports often use lighter paper (around 120-150 GSM), while magazines or catalogues that need a more premium feel might opt for a heavier stock closer to 250-350 GSM. It's important to balance durability with the tactile experience you wish to provide your readers. We recommend using a thicker paper for your covers for a luxury feel, and a thinner paper for your inner pages to make the book an easy page-turner.

What is the ideal gutter size for Perfect Bound Manuals?

In Perfect Bound Manuals, the gutter, often called the 'safe area', refers to the blank space between the text and the inner edge of a page. To ensure your content remains easily readable and does not get obscured in the spine, it is advisable to maintain a gutter of at least 3mm on each edge. If you have any questions or need assistance, visit our artwork support guide or contact our customer service team, who are always happy to help.

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