Booklets that lie flat and staple clean. Saddle stitched 8.5" x 11" booklets folded from tabloid sheets and stapled through the spine — the most economical way to print a multi-page piece.
Great for: Programs & Playbills · Catalogues · Songbooks · Art Zines · Reports & Manuals
Product Specs
Standard Options
- Turnaround Time: 1 to 3 days (regular order)
- Print Size (in): 8.5" x 11" finished, folded from 11" x 17" sheets
- Pages: 4 to 80, in multiples of 4 — we add blank pages if your file falls between
- Number of Booklets: 1 to 2,000 booklets (Available in 3 business days)
- Side: Double-sided throughout
- Colour: Full Colour
- Cover: Default cover — print on the same paper as the body
- Binding: Saddle stitch — machine stapled through the folded spine
- Border: White border on every page — for edge-to-edge colour, see our full bleed booklets.
Why multiples of 4?
Each sheet is folded in half and nested inside the next, so one sheet becomes four pages — front and back of each half. That's why page counts land on 4, 8, 12, 16 and so on. If your document is 14 pages, we'll add two blank pages to reach 16 rather than reject the file.
Note for Large Orders: Planning a run beyond our standard quantities? Please
contact our team first for precise price and estimated delivery schedules.
Paper & Stock
- Body Paper: Uncoated Text Light
- Body Paper Thickness: Light: 4pt-6pt (Thin)
- Cover Stock: Uncoated Economical Light
- Cover Stock Thickness: Light: 10pt-12pt (Thin)
- Print Method: Digital toner — dries instantly, consistent color every run
Finishing & Add-Ons
- Cardstock Cover: A heavier matte cover wrapped around the body pages — printed front and back in greyscale or full colour
- Square Fold: A creased flat spine instead of a rounded one — holds its shape on a shelf and resists cracking along the fold
File Preparation
See our FAQ's for more file preparation tips and accepted file formats.
Custom Quotes & Design Services
Need a quantity beyond listed limits, custom booklet sizes, or specialized finishing? Reach out to our team before ordering so we can provide an accurate quote, pricing, and estimated timeline.