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"Welcome to the team" Spiral Bound Manuals
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A close-up shot shows a stack of three navy blue Catalogs with prominent white double-loop wire bindings resting on a solid orange background.
"Welcome to the team" Spiral Bound Manuals

Spiral Bound Manuals

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Streamline your workplace documentation with our highly functional Spiral Bound Manuals. Featuring a durable white metal coil, they lay completely flat for effortless, hands-free reference on any desk or workbench. Built for heavy daily use, this robust format is ideal for staff guides, operational Manuals, and safety handbooks. Customise your Manuals with sustainable or premium paper stocks, and finish with optional cover lamination for added durability. More information

  • Choose from top or left-edge binding
  • Print up to 412 pages 
  • Explore our book printing guide here
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A4 portrait Manuals with 40 pages. 250gsm Silk covers and 120gsm Uncoated inner pages, with double-sided print.

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A5 portrait Manuals with 40 pages. 150gsm Silk covers and inner pages, with single-sided print.

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A4 portrait Manuals with 40 Recycled Uncoated pages. 200gsm covers and 160gsm 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
  • 150gsm
  • 170gsm
  • 200gsm
  • 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
  • 170gsm
  • 250gsm
  • 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

  • 160gsm
  • 200gsm
  • 250gsm
  • 300gsm
  • 350gsm

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
  • 150gsm
  • 170gsm
  • 200gsm
  • 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

Guide to perfect print

Get your print to the presses perfectly with everything you need to get set up

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Use our free templates to create your artwork and make sure your print is set up perfectly for the presses.

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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.
What is safe area? arrow
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.
What’s the difference between RGB and CMYK? arrow
​​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.
Why do I need to embed fonts? arrow
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.
Everything you need to know about resolution arrow
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.
Where can I find templates for shapes? arrow
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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Discover the ultimate blend of durability and functionality with our professional Spiral Bound Manuals. Designed with a 360-degree folding mechanism, they fold completely back on themselves and lay flat for seamless, hands-free reference during any task. With the choice of top or left-edge spiral binding, the durable white wire ensures longevity, allowing you to compile up to 412 pages of comprehensive procedures and step-by-step guides. Available in a wide range of sizes, choose from premium cover and inner paper options, including eco-conscious recycled papers, to reflect your company’s standards. Protect and elevate your Manuals with gloss, matt, or velvet lamination, or add eye-catching foil accents for a standout finish.

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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.

How to print a Spiral Bound Manual?

Printing a Spiral Bound Manual can be a simple process when using a professional printing service. Just choose your specifications (size, paper type, finishes), upload your own custom design, review and place your order, and we'll handle the printing and delivery straight to you. 


To find out more about how to print a Spiral Bound Manual, visit our book printing guide here. 

How to protect Spiral Bound Manuals?

To ensure your Spiral Bound Manuals last longer and stay in great condition, follow these tips: 


  • Choose a strong cover: Consider choosing a higher gsm paper and adding lamination for extra protection. 
  • Store properly: Keep your books in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and damage. 
  • Handle with care: Avoid bending the spiral binding excessively, as this can misalign the pages and damage the binding. 
  • Clean gently: If the cover or pages get dirty, use a soft dry cloth to gently wipe them clean. 

How far into the book is the wire punched through?

The spiral holes are stamped about 7mm from the left edge of the book. This is clearly marked in the "spine" area on our downloadable templates. To make sure your artwork stays intact, please use our templates when designing your book. This helps you position your content correctly, leaving enough space for the spiral binding without interfering with your text or important design elements. 


For more artwork top tips, visit our book printing support guide here. 

What is the size of the spiral wire?

The size of the wire in our Spiral Bound Manuals varies based on the number of pages you choose. We select the most suitable thickness to ensure your Manual is durable and easy to use. Whether your book has a few pages or a larger content capacity, we always pick the best wire size to provide a top-quality binding experience. If you have specific requirements or preferences, please reach out to us, and we'll do our best to meet your needs.

What is a Spiral Bound Manual?

A Spiral Bound Manual is a type of binding that uses a metal coil to hold the pages together. This binding style allows the book to lay flat when open, making it an excellent choice for Manuals and hands-free reference guides.


To find out more about all of our book binding types, visit our book printing guide here. 

What is the standard size of a Spiral Bound Manual?

The most common and practical sizes for Spiral Bound Manuals depend on how they will be used. Our standard A-sizes ensure a professional look and easy handling: 

  • A4 (210mm x 297mm): The industry standard for corporate training Manuals, technical documentation, reports, and detailed presentations. It offers maximum space for text, diagrams, and side-by-side formatting. 
  • A5 (148mm x 210mm): Ideal for compact, highly portable Manuals such as quick-reference guides, employee handbooks, or field instructions. 
  • A3 (297mm x 420mm): Best suited for specialised, graphic-heavy manuals, architectural layouts, or large-scale presentation guides that require high-impact visual layouts.
We also offer other standard sizes if these standard options don't meet your requirements, ensuring you can create a Spiral Bound Manual that perfectly suits your needs.

Top edge vs. left edge binding - which should I choose?

Choosing between left edge and top edge binding depends entirely on your document's layout and how it will be used:


Left edge binding is the standard, traditional option where the spiral coil runs down the left side, allowing the pages to turn like a regular book. This format is ideal for text-heavy, portrait-oriented documents such as standard Manuals, training workbooks, and employee handbooks because it offers a familiar and natural reading experience. 

Top edge binding, on the other hand, places the spiral coil at the top of the page so the document flips upward like a notepad or calendar. This style is perfect for landscape-oriented layouts, spreadsheets, presentations, and quick-reference checklists because it saves desk space and keeps the coil comfortably out of the way while you write. 

As a quick rule of thumb, choose left edge binding if your document reads like a standard book, and choose top edge binding if your document relies on horizontal layouts or needs to be flipped through quickly on the go.

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