Saddle-Stitched Booklet

Saddle stitch is the most common booklet binding. 5 printing options: few copies on digital (no plate-making, from 1 copy); bigger runs on offset (from 100 copies, Pantone spots on request). Opens flat, two staples hold tight. Which one? - Budget inkjet: Ricoh Z75, pigment ink. Avoid big solid areas. Budget first. - High-quality inkjet: Heidelberg Jetfire 50, 1200 dpi. Manuals, compilations. - Laser toner: Ricoh, Konica Minolta. Sharper text. Text-heavy documents. - HP Indigo 100K: rich colour, photo-like images, offset feel. Premium, hardcover books. - Offset: Pantone spots on request, from 100 copies. Bulk runs. Tip: budget inkjet can show banding on big solids — pick another option or add white space. Good for: catalogues, menus, programmes, reports, course notes. FAQs Small quantity? Yes — from 1 copy. Cheaper on offset for bulk? Yes — the more you print, the lower the unit cost. Different paper for cover and inside? Yes. Page count limit? Total pages must be a multiple of 4.