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Learn everything you need to know about printing—from common questions and artwork setup advice to production and shipping, etc expert insights.
Prepress
Prepress is a crucial stage in printing. Below, we provide guides and resources for preparing print-ready files, selecting the right paper and proofing method, and ensuring your final product achieves professional quality, accuracy, and visual impact.
Learn how to place your order easily and efficiently with BookPrintingChina.
An overview of standard printing sizes commonly used in different countries.
Understand bleed, margins, resolution, CMYK color, fonts, and other essential print design requirements.
Explore our range of printing paper and material options, including coated, uncoated, textured papers, and more.
We offer multiple proofing options, including PDF proofs, physical samples, dummys, digital, and offset prints.
Printing
At BookPrintingChina, we offer a wide range of printing methods, including offset, digital, UV, holographic, and screen printing, plus other specialized techniques, ensuring high-quality, vibrant, and precise results for every project, big or small.
Offset printing is a high-quality, cost-effective method ideal for large-volume projects with consistent color results.
Digital printing is a fast, flexible method ideal for short runs and personalized, high-quality prints.
UV printing uses ultraviolet light to cure ink directly on surfaces, producing vibrant, durable designs.
Screen printing transfers ink through a mesh stencil onto surfaces, creating bold, durable, and vibrant designs.
Holographic printing creates eye-catching, reflective effects by applying holographic foils or films to printed surfaces.
Glow-in-the-dark printing uses special phosphorescent inks that absorb light and emit a visible glow in darkness.
Post-Press
Post-press encompasses all processes after printing, transforming printed sheets into finished products. Books are folded, collated, bound, and trimmed, while board games, cards are printed, cut, rounded corners, boxes assembled, and components packaged, ensuring every item is complete and ready for delivery.
Folded signatures are page sections folded, gathered, and bound together to create a complete book.
Collating arranges printed pages in correct sequence before binding, ensuring books assemble accurately and efficiently.
Binding securely assembles printed pages and covers into a finished book, ensuring durability, usability, and professional presentation.
Finishes include lamination, foil stamping, spot UV, embossing, and other techniques to enhance appearance and durability.
We conduct strict quality checks to ensure every print meets our high standards.
Our value-added assembly service packs printed products with accessories before shipment, ensuring complete, ready-to-use deliveries.
We use durable, multi-layer packaging to ensure your products arrive safely and securely.
We offer a variety of shipping options, including air, sea, and express services, tailored to speed and cost.
FAQs
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for printing projects?
For standard books, marketing materials, and card decks, our minimum order quantity is 100 copies. For more complex projects, such as pop-up books or board games, the MOQ typically starts from 500 copies, depending on the complexity of your design. The more you print, your unit price is more cheaper.
What file format do you accept for printing?
For optimal printing results, we recommend submitting high-resolution PDF files with CMYK color setting, all fonts and images embedded, including a 3 mm bleed on all sides.
Do you provide design or file setup support?
No, we don’t provide in-house design services, but our prepress team can offer free file checking to ensure your files are print-ready. We can also provide templates and basic layout guidance if needed.
How do I send files to you for printing?
For small files, you can upload them directly through our online inquiry form or send them via email to sales@bookprintingchina.com. For large files, please share a download link using platforms such as WeTransfer, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Do you provide proofing services?
Yes, we offer several proofing options, including PDF proof, physical sample, dummy sample, digital printed sample, and offset printed sample.
After you complete the deposit and before mass production, we usually provide a digital printed sample for your confirmation.
How long does your product printing take?
Our production time varies based on your project type, binding style, packaging, and other requirements. Below are our standard turnaround times:
Saddle stitch books: 10–12 days
Paperback books: 12–15 days
Hardcover books: 15–18 days
Spiral/Wire-O books: 15–18 days
Board books: 15–18 days
Custom cards/card decks: 10–15 days
Custom bags/boxes: 15–18 days
Labels/Stickers: 7–9 days
Calendars: Around 18 days
What shipping methods are available?
We offer air, sea, and express shipping (DHL, FedEx, UPS). Our team will recommend the most cost-effective and reliable method based on your delivery time and budget.
What's your payment terms?
Our standard terms are a 50% deposit and the balance before shipping. For T/T or PayPal payments under $1,000, we suggest paying in full to reduce fees and speed up processing.
Explore our “FAQ” page to learn more information.