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Depending upon the number of books you would like to print, we use two different production methods: digital and offset. Both have their unique advantages:
What kind of paper is used for the text?
Our house sheet is 60# white Domtar offset for text, which we order in large quantities, resulting in savings for you. For offset books, we can also special-order other colors and weights upon request. Coated paper is not available for softcover (perfect bound) books, in order to preserve binding integrity.
How do you print covers?
For softcover books we use white 10 point C1S, which is a heavy-weight stock coated on one side (C1S). Other papers are also available; check with us for details. If the book is hardcover, the cover can be foil stamped or printed.
How is the cover protected?
Covers are protected using gloss film lamination, a plastic sheet that is heated to adhere to the printed cover. Matte lamination is available as well, but we cannot guarantee that it will protect the cover from scratches and scuffs. Fingerprints will show when matte lamination is used over dark-colored covers.
What about photos?
We can print black ink text pages using either offset or digital printing. Color text pages are printed digitally only. The quality of digital printing has improved greatly over the years, and is now on par with offset.
Do you print color interior pages?
How long does it take?
If your book design is ready for printing, it takes approximately 2-3 weeks to complete. If book design services are required, allow an additional 2-6 weeks.
Are we a Print on Demand (POD) Printer?
No, most POD printers are set up to print one book at a time. Our minimum quantity is 25 books, however the cost per book is considerably less than printing one at a time.
What Our Books Look Like
We offer several binding styles: softcover, spiral and hardcover. Specialty hardcover books have other choices:
- Clothcover with foil stamping on the front and spine
- Clothcover with foil stamping on the front and spine with a dustjacket
- Printed and laminated hardcover
Other features can be added to your hardcover books such as printed endsheets, ribbon markers and slipcases. For spiral binding and hardcover binding prices you will need to fill out our Special Quote Form. If you need information or have questions about your binding requirements, don't hesitate to contact us. Note: For hardcover, offset printed quantities (500 and up) are typically smyth sewn. Digitally printed quantities (25-500) are oversewn.
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3718 Mahoney Drive, Centralia, WA 98531