Staple Bound Books
Staple Bound Book Printing
Staple bound book printing is a practical and economical choice for shorter books, booklets, programs and other multi-page publications. Also commonly referred to as saddle-stapled or saddle-stitched publications, staple binding holds the pages together with staples placed through the fold of the finished publication.
Discount Printing Service offers custom staple bound book printing for businesses, schools, churches, organizations, authors, events and other customers. This binding is especially well suited for publications that do not require a thick spine or more substantial binding.
Staple bound books are produced in 4-page increments. This is because the pages are printed as folded sheets and assembled through the center fold. When planning your publication, make sure your total page count is divisible by four. If your content does not currently fit a 4-page increment, additional blank pages can sometimes be incorporated into the layout.
Why Choose Staple Bound Books?
Staple binding provides a clean, professional finished publication while keeping production simple and economical. It is a popular choice when you need to print a multi-page publication that is easy to distribute, read and store.
- Economical binding – An affordable option for many shorter publications and larger print runs.
- Professional appearance – Creates a clean, finished booklet or publication without the cost of more complex binding.
- Easy to handle – Lightweight publications are convenient for mailing, handing out at events or distributing to customers.
- Multiple applications – Suitable for programs, booklets, catalogs, manuals, newsletters and other multi-page publications.
- Custom printing – Book size, page count, paper, quantity and printing specifications can be selected according to your project.
Common Uses for Staple Bound Books
Staple bound publications are useful for many business, educational, organizational and promotional applications. Some common examples include:
- School programs and educational publications
- Church programs and informational booklets
- Sports programs and event programs
- Company newsletters and employee publications
- Product information booklets
- Instructional and training booklets
- Small catalogs and product catalogs
- Marketing and promotional booklets
- Community and organizational publications
- Event guides and conference materials
- Short books and self-published publications
- Workbooks and educational materials
Custom Staple Bound Book Printing
Book projects can vary significantly in finished size, number of pages, quantity, paper selection, cover stock, printing requirements and finishing. Because of these variables, staple bound books are custom quoted rather than offered as a single fixed-price online product.
Custom quoting allows us to review your actual project requirements and provide pricing based on the specifications you need instead of limiting you to a few standard configurations.
Book Design & File Preparation
Professional book printing starts with properly prepared artwork. Page size, margins, bleeds, image resolution, color settings and page order are all important when preparing files for a multi-page publication.
We can print your existing artwork or help you create a professional, press-ready design from your ideas.
If you are preparing the artwork yourself, our Print Design, Layout & Document Setup guide provides useful information about designing documents for commercial printing. You can also review our File Preparation for Commercial Printing guide for information about preparing your files.
If you prefer to create your own artwork but do not have professional design software, our Free DIY Graphic Design Software for Printing resource can help you find software for creating print-ready designs.
Request a Custom Staple Bound Book Quote
Ready to have your book, booklet or program printed? Contact Discount Printing Service today for a custom quote. Provide the finished size, approximate page count, quantity, paper preference, cover requirements and any other project details you know. If you already have artwork, you can provide that information with your quote request as well.
Not sure exactly what specifications you need? That's okay. Our customer service team can review your project and help determine the appropriate options for your staple bound book printing needs.
Request Your Staple Bound Book Printing Quote
Compare Our Other Book Binding Options
Staple binding is an economical choice for shorter publications, but another binding method may be better depending on your page count, how the book will be used and the appearance you want. Learn more about our other book printing and binding options:
- Perfect Bound Books – A professional paperback-style binding with a clean spine, ideal for books, manuals, catalogs and other multi-page publications.
- Coil Bound Books – A durable binding that allows pages to lay flat, making it useful for workbooks, manuals, training materials and reference publications.
- Comb Bound Books – A practical plastic comb binding commonly used for manuals, reports, handbooks, presentations and other documents.
Not sure which binding is right for your project? Contact us for a custom book printing quote and let us help you determine the best option for your project.