✅ Specialists in Creative Projects
🏆 Crisp, Professional Finish
➡️ Flexible Quantities
🏃 Lightning Turnaround
🤩 Affordable & Transparent Pricing
🌲 Eco-Friendly Options
🚀 Global Delivery
👩💻 Friendly Support
📖 Free Sample Papers
When it comes to stapled booklet printing, we make sure every detail is spot on. Our team specialises in saddle-stapled and side-stapled binding that keeps your pages lying flat and gives your project a polished, professional look.
We offer flexible page counts from 8 to 52 pages, vibrant colour accuracy so your covers pop, and reliable saddle-stitch binding for a polished, professional finish.
Our fast turnaround means your bound books can be printed, quality-checked, and shipped anywhere in the UK within days. Plus, with recycled papers and sustainable printing choices, your project not only looks good but does good, too.
See how Sally Wild’s beautifully designed artist catalogue brings her drawings, prints, and textile work to life. With a unique custom size of 220x230mm, the images flow seamlessly from front to back cover, while the engaging layout balances typography with ample white space for a visually striking experience.
Printed on 300gsm uncoated covers and 150gsm inside pages, the tactile finish perfectly complements Sally’s artistic style and northern-inspired subject matter. This showcase is a professional example of how thoughtful design and premium materials can elevate your art book.
Want to see how it’s done?
Turning your design into a beautifully bound booklet is easier than you think. Here’s how we do it:
1. Get a Quote
Tell us your page count, size, and preferred binding method. Our instant quote tool shows you the cost straight away, no waiting, no guesswork. Whether you need a slim 8-page zine or a 52-page catalogue, we calculate it all for you.
2. Upload Your Artwork
Send us your print-ready file and we’ll run a free 40-point artwork check. We’ll look at bleed, margins, total page count, and make sure your front cover and back cover are set up correctly, no missing sheets of paper, no unwanted blank pages.
3. Print & Bind
We print using high-quality digital presses for short runs and litho for bigger orders. Your pages are folded along the centre fold line and finished with saddle stitching (two wire staples in the spine) or side stapled binding if your design calls for it.
4. Quality Check
Before anything leaves our production floor, we check every order for colour accuracy, binding strength, and page order. Whether it’s a zine, catalogue, or manual, we make sure it feels like a professionally bound book in your hands.
5. Delivered to Your Door
Once approved, we pack your booklets carefully and send them on their way, with fast, reliable delivery across the UK and worldwide.
At Ex Why Zed, we believe stapled booklet printing is one of the most versatile and effective ways to share information, showcase creativity, and engage your audience. To inspire your next project, we have analysed ers, to the vibrant, bilingual What’s Happening at The Place community programme, which demonstrates how format, size, and finish can completely transform a publication. Each project is thoughtfully designed, wire-stitched for durability, and printed with careful colour calibration to ensure covers pop and text remains crisp.
Whether it’s the eco-friendly, recycled stock used for Katie Handley’s A Dream For Two graphic novel, or the glossy, full-colour event guides we produce for Junipalooza and TEDxEuston, our team makes sure every booklet is a polished, professional piece of print.
If you’re wondering what is staple binding, how to choose between saddle stapled binding or side stapled binding, or simply how to get started, we’ve got you covered. Start your project with us at hello@exwhyzed.com or 01206 766647; you’re only a few clicks away from bringing your booklet idea to life.
The right paper is key to making your stapled booklet printing project shine. Choose from smooth silk for a clean, modern finish, or uncoated stocks for a natural, textured feel. If sustainability matters, we also offer recycled paper options that give your booklet an eco-friendly edge without compromising on quality.
For inner pages, 120gsm is a popular choice, giving your booklet a crisp, professional look without feeling too heavy. If you want a premium feel, 170gsm works beautifully for event programmes or catalogues.
For covers, 250gsm adds extra durability and structure, helping your booklet stand out and last longer.
Your cover is the first thing readers see; make it count. Choose between uncoated for a soft-touch, organic look or go for gloss or matt lamination for added vibrancy and protection. A well-chosen cover stock elevates the entire booklet and creates a professional, cohesive finish.
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Size sets the tone for your stapled booklet printing project.
Whatever you choose, our team ensures your layout, fold line, and total page count are perfectly aligned for a polished, professional finish.
At Ex Why Zed, we use the best printing methods to bring your stapled booklet printing to life.
Both methods ensure your front cover, inside pages, and back cover look flawless, with crisp text and smooth colour gradients. Whether you’re creating 20 copies or 2,000, we’ll recommend the most cost-effective process for your total page count and project goals.
"Ex Why Zed are an absolute pleasure to work with. Their customer service was excellent from start to finish, and they were very accommodating when it came to my irritating perfectionism! They sent test prints of my photos so I could check how things looked in print, which was extremely useful. The care and quality shown in the customer service equals that of the finished product. I couldn't be happier with how my photobook turned out and will be returning again and again to Ex Why Zed for all future projects."
At Ex Why Zed, stapled booklet printing is effortless. From test prints to final checks, we handle every detail with care and precision, ensuring your booklets look perfect and arrive on time.
We’ve packed this page with everything you need to know about stapled booklet printing, but here’s a quick refresher to help you get your project print-ready.
Staple binding, also called saddle stitch binding, secures pages along the fold line with wire staples. Ideal for short publications like zines, comics, or event programs, it works best for a lower number of pages, giving a neat, high-quality square spine finish.
To rebind, carefully remove old staples, realign single pages or individual pages along the fold line, and use a long-arm stapler. This restores the saddle stitch finish without replacing the entire notebook or hard cover.
Saddle stitch binding suits zines, lookbooks, comics, brochures, event programs, and small manuals. It’s perfect when the total number of pages is divisible by four and under 64 pages, offering a high-quality finish with flat opening between inside front and inside back cover.
Stapled binding is cheaper and faster than perfect binding and gives a slimmer spine than coil binding. It’s ideal for lower page counts, while spiral or perfect bound books suit thicker documents or premium presentation needs.
Book binding keeps pages secure, improves durability, and gives your project a polished, professional look. The right binding method ensures your book opens flat, protects the cover and back cover, and matches your project’s style and use.
Stapled binding is used for zines, catalogues, event programmes, training manuals, and marketing booklets. Its simplicity makes it cost-effective, great for small print runs, and perfect for projects that need a minimal, clean aesthetic and quick turnaround.
Wiro binding and plastic coil binding use a looped wire or plastic coil threaded through punched holes along the spine. They’re durable, lie flat when open, and are ideal for notebooks, presentations, and workbooks with higher page counts.
Yes, side stapled binding can handle slightly thicker documents than traditional saddle stitch, making it suitable for manuals, reports, or booklets with more individual pages. It keeps the square spine neat while maintaining high-quality durability.
Use side stapled binding when your booklet has a larger number of pages that won’t fold neatly for saddle stitch, or when the layout requires staples along the edge instead of the fold for a professional finish and easier handling.
