Handbook Printing
Make your message stand out with professionally printed manuals that guide and inform your audience. Our manual printing services combine high-quality materials with flexible options to create informative guides that are both practical and durable. You want to produce a quick reference manual or a detailed teaching aid? Manuals often share the same format and goals as our textbooks, just in a more compact, focused layout. Read more...Calculating your
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Create Your Handbooks
Here you may select the desired type of binding for your calendars.
The ring binding, also called spiral or wire-O bond, is a classic and popular book binding method which is used for presentations in particular. With a metal wire, a twin spiral is formed, which runs through previously perforated sheets of paper. This is a cheap but also stable binding type. Depending on the book thickness or number of sheets, different spiral diameters are used. This enables the best possible turning over of your printed information.
Size is measured in inches (except for Banners).
Your artwork must be submitted in this size plus bleed. For more information please go to Bleed & Safe Area.
If your product includes folding, this is the size before folding.
Catalogs/Magazines and Calendars are not considered folded products. Their size refers to one page.
For catalogs and saddle stitched calendars, pages are available in multiples of 4 because sheets are folded over and bound in the middle, resulting in 4 pages per sheet.
For wire-o calendars, 13 or 14 pages are available.
One way or another, please always set up your print files as single pages and send them in multi-page PDFs.
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Each paper we offer is a good choice for the product. You often have the option between lighter and heavier papers. Papers also come with different coatings.
For more information, see our Paper Guide.
Note that some papers increase production time, as listed in Turnaround Times.
You can use a thicker paper stock for the cover sheet (front cover and back cover).
4/1 = Full color on front, B/W on the back.
4/4 = Full color on both sides.
1/0 = B/W on front, blank back.
0/0 = Blank
Production time depends on the product. You can find production times for this category in the description below (including additional turnaround times).
For your specific product's production time, please complete your filter selection or go to the product page — however you will have to add the additional turnaround times to these, too.
Please note:
Production starts on the day we have received your print-ready files before 10 AM EST (including your confirmed proofs, if any).
See Turnaround Time for more information.
Production time does not include shipping.
See Shipping for more information.
The quantity you select here is for one design only. To print several artworks you must add several items to the cart.
You can change the item quantity in the cart, if you want the same product for multiple designs.
High quantities may increase production time as listed in the category description or in Turnaround Times.
Your 8.5" x 11" perfect-bindingtemplate
About Handbooks
Manuals are indispensable tools that convey important information in a structured and clearly organized manner. Our professional manual printing services help you create guides that are easy to read, use and reference, ensuring that your message effectively reaches your audience. While manuals prioritize clarity and structure, even creative formats like zines can inspire unique layouts and engagement strategies.
- Quality that lasts. We use high-quality papers and binding options for the production of our books, making your manuals both durable and user-friendly while ensuring a long lifespan.
- Clearly structured. Manuals help present complex information in a reader-friendly way so that readers can easily find the information they need. Formats like brochures are great examples of quick-reference tools that pair well with manuals.
- Anything is possible. Create a manual that perfectly matches your company’s style. With our extensive selection of sizes, layouts, cover designs and paper types.
- Simply practical. Add useful elements like tabs, bookmarks, or fold-out pages to make your manual more user-friendly. This feature-rich layout is also common in visually appealing publications such as magazines.
- Portrait or landscape, thick or thin? Choose from various sizes and page counts to find the option that best suits your needs - perfect for a short guide or a detailed manual.
- Excellent color reproduction. Using state-of-the-art printing technology, we ensure consistent, accurate color reproduction of your images and text throughout, making your manual easy to read and understand.
Instructions that actually work
Leverage our experience to transform your content into clear, well-organized manuals. With our focus on quality and user-friendliness, we help you create more than just a manual - we support you in creating a valuable resource that your readers will actually use and that thus serves its purpose. To explore additional formats and publication styles, please visit our overview of printed publications.
Samples
Papers & Binding Options
| Saddle Stitch | Inside Paper | ||
| Gloss | Matte | Uncoated |
| 70 lb Gloss Book with Aqueous Coating | 70 lb Dull Book with Matte Finish | 60 lb Uncoated Writable Offset |
| 90 lb Gloss Book with Aqueous Coating | 90 lb Dull Book with Matte Finish | 80 lb Uncoated Writable Offset |
| 120 lb Gloss Book with Aqueous Coating | 120 lb Dull Book with Matte Finish | 100 lb Uncoated Writable Offset |
| Saddle Stitch | Cover Paper | ||
| Gloss | Matte | Uncoated |
| 70 lb Gloss Book with Aqueous Coating | 70 lb Dull Book with Matte Finish | 60 lb Uncoated Writable Offset |
| 90 lb Gloss Book with Aqueous Coating | 90 lb Dull Book with Matte Finish | 80 lb Uncoated Writable Offset |
| 120 lb Gloss Book with Aqueous Coating | 120 lb Dull Book with Matte Finish | 100 lb Uncoated Writable Offset |
| 120 lb Gloss Book with Gloss Lamination Finish on Outside Cover | 120 lb Dull Book with Matte Lamination Finish on Outside Cover | 100 lb Uncoated Writable Cover Stock Offset |
| 100 lb Gloss Cover / 12 pt with Aqueous Coating | 100 lb Dull Cover / 12 pt with Matte Finish | |
| 100 lb Gloss Cover / 12 pt with Gloss Lamination Finish on Outside Cover | 100 lb Dull Cover / 12 pt with Matte Lamination Finish on Outside Cover | |
| 14 pt Dull Cover with Matte Coating | ||
| 14 pt Dull Cover with Matte Lamination Finish on Outside Cover | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
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Smart Tips for Creating Effective Manuals
Design Tips for User-Friendly Manuals
- Keep it simple. Use clean layouts and clear headings so your readers can easily find the information they need.
- Focus on readability. Choose fonts and sizes that are easy on the eyes.
- A picture is worth a thousand words. Add helpful diagrams or illustrations to your information to clarify details or processes.
- Structure is everything here. Organize your content logically with clear sections and a logical flow to guide the reader step by step through the topic.
Quality features that matter.
- Durable binding. Use a cover that’s ideally suited to how your manual will be used.
- The right choice of paper. Select materials for your manual that perfectly support your information and its intended use.
- Clear graphics. Ensure that all images and diagrams can be printed clearly.
- Practical additions. Consider including tabs or indexes to make it easier to navigate your information.
Budget-friendly tips
- The sooner, the better. Planning early helps avoid rush fees in production or shipping.
- Stick to standard sizes. Choose industry-standard formats such as A4 or 8.5“ x 11” to minimize setup costs and optimize production, especially for binding and shipping.
- Keep your distribution list in mind. Printing in larger quantities often lowers the cost per unit. Assess your distribution needs and consider placing a bulk order to achieve the best possible value for your money.
- Avoid redundancy. Structure and edit your content efficiently to eliminate unnecessary pages. A concise, well-organized manual can be more effective and a shorter page count is usually more cost-effective.
