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 saddle stitch binding?

Saddle stitching, or what is often called stapled printing, can be a cost saving way to bind Manuals. The straightforward process involves formatting and arranging pages, folding each sheet to create a spine, stacking those folded sheets, stapling the spine, trimming the edges, and doing a final check to ensure everything is aligned and secure. This method not only produces durable booklets but gives them a professional finish. To find our more about all of our binding types, explore our book printing guide here .

How do I set my file up - spreads or single pages?

Step 1: Use Our Downloadable Templates Kickstart your Saddle Stitch Manual project by using our downloadable artwork templates. Go to the templates section of our product page. Choose your preferred document size from the dropdown. Download the template for Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or as a PDF. Top Tip If you're creating a template from scratch, set the resolution to 300dpi, the bleed to 3mm on all sides, and make sure the colour mode is set to CMYK. Step 2: Set Up Your Pages At Printed.com, we arrange our print documents with single pages lined up one after the other. During the printing process, these pages are assembled correctly. Page one will be your front cover. The last page will be your back cover. Top Tip To ensure your Manual stays flat and closed, keep the inner page weight under 200gsm. Step 3: Export Your Booklet for Print When you're ready to export your Saddle Stitch Manual for print, follow this checklist for Adobe InDesign. Choose Adobe PDF (print) from the drop-down menu. Select the PDF/X-4:2008 preset. Check the ‘Use Document Bleed Settings’ box (ensure the bleed is set to 3mm if not set previously). Triple-check your final PDF export before sending it to print. If you’ve covered all these points, you’re ready to go! If you have any questions, explore our artwork support guide for books, or feel free to reach out to The Team . We’re here to help.

Why does the page count within my artwork need to be set up in multiples of 4?

This is due to the way Saddle Stitch Manuals are made. They use sheets of paper folded in half and stapled along the fold. Each sheet forms four pages, so your total page count must be a multiple of four. For example, a 12-page saddle stitch booklet uses three sheets, each adding four pages when folded and stapled. When preparing your document, ensure it follows the multiple-of-four rule. Your PDF should be in running order, with the front cover as the first page and the back cover as the last. This ensures proper printing and stapling. By following these guidelines, your Saddle Stitch Manual will come out just as you envisioned. If you have any further questions, check out our artwork support guide for books, or feel free to reach out – we're here to help!

How many pages can you saddle stitch?

Saddle stitching is a popular binding method due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. Typically, Saddle Stitch Manuals can accommodate between 8 and 112 pages. However, the exact number may vary depending on the thickness of the paper used. For this binding method, we recommend keeping the page count within this range to ensure the booklet lays flat and the spine doesn’t become too bulky.

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Clear instructions deserve a clean presentation. Our Saddle Stitch Manuals use a secure stapled spine to create a sleek, professional finish that is both cost-effective and easy to navigate. Perfect for user guides, employee handbooks, and instructional Manuals, this lightweight format is designed to communicate information clearly while reinforcing your brand’s credibility. Customise your Manuals with your choice of sustainable and luxury papers, and add optional cover lamination for a more polished, executive finish. More information

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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When it comes to training guides and user Manuals, clarity is everything. Our affordable Saddle Stitch Manuals provide a sleek, professional finish that makes complex information easy to digest. Whether you are onboarding new staff, launching a technical product, or distributing standard operating procedures, these stapled Manuals provide sturdy, lightweight binding. Benefit from high quality printing that brings your information to life, budget-friendly pricing, and customisable inner and cover paper options. Choose from a versatile range of sizes to suit your layout, printed on your choice of eco-conscious or premium papers. Add laminated covers to protect your Manuals against daily wear and tear, ensuring your instructions stand the test of time. Don't let poor presentation undermine your instructions - upgrade your business Manuals today and showcase your brand's commitment to quality!

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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.

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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:

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4. The difference between RGB and CMYK:

5. Embed your fonts:

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.

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