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Stapled Booklet Printing

Bring your ideas to life with high-quality stapled booklet printing. Whether it’s zines, catalogues, event programs, or manuals, our saddle stitched and stapled binding ensures every page, cover and detail looks flawless. Fast, reliable and tailored to your needs, we make printing your project simple and cost-effective
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From idea to doorstep, in four steps

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Tell us your project

The 30-second quote form — or the instant calculator for 1–20 copies. Your price lands the same day.

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Send whatever you’ve got

Rough or ready. A real person checks your file and offers clear advice on making it ready to print. Free and fast.

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Approve your proof

Your preview to sign off before we print the run. Until approval you can still make changes to the artwork.

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Printed in Colchester, UK

Stapled booklets with you in 3 days, perfect bound books in 5 and hardbacks in 7 days. Free UK tracked delivery.

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…or just ring Mike & Harriet on 01206 766647 — real people, no chatbots, we love the tricky questions.
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Not ready yet? Everything you need to plan your Booklet is below.

Inspiration first, then the nuts and bolts — paper, size, binding, page counts. The quote form is one tap away the whole time.

Why Choose Ex Why Zed for Stapled Booklet Printing?

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.

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Stapled booklets made simpler from setup to binding

Stapled booklets are quick, practical and widely used, but small production decisions still matter. Our guide to what collate means when printing explains a simple setting that can make multi-page jobs far easier to assemble and distribute. It sits neatly alongside how to staple bind a book, which covers saddle stitching, ideal uses, page count limits and why this binding style remains such a reliable option for slimmer publications.

File setup is the other half of the story. In how to make a booklet in Word, readers get a practical walkthrough of page setup, margins, book fold layouts and duplex printing. Taken together, these articles give first-time booklet makers a clearer path from document to finished piece, while helping more experienced teams avoid the small setup errors that can hold a project back.

D-Day Julie Verne
MUSEUM BOOKLET PRINTING

This is D-Day 80: Remembering the Normandy Landings. Teacher Resource Pack. Printed as an A4 landscape, wire-stitched booklet with an uncoated, easy-to-read interior and a matt laminated cover built for handling at events and in classrooms.

🏆 Print spec:
A4 Landscape Booklets
4pp Cover onto 300gsm Uncoated
Matt Lamination to outer
44pp Text onto 120gsm Uncoated
Four colour print throughout
Trimmed, collated and wire stitched

Booklet Options

Place Your Booklet: Formats, Paper, Size and Binding

Binding, paper, artwork — every project comes down to these. Watch all three back-to-back and you’ll brief us like a pro in under ten minutes.

1 · Which Binding?

Stapled, perfect bound (glued, like a paperback) or hardback? Your page count has already decided — the whole rule in one picture.

Read the full Binding Styles guide →

2 · Which Paper?

Silk, gloss or uncoated — what each looks and feels like, and the insider hack that saves you money.

Read the full Paper Choices guide →

3 · Artwork Made Easy

Bleed, page sizes, cover files and the 3 common mistakes — plus we check (or rebuild) your file for FREE.

Read the full Artwork Hub guide →
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The Complete Glossary of Stapled Booklet Printing
What is staple binding?

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.

What are the tips for rebinding a stapled notebook?

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.

What are some common use cases or types of publications best suited for stapled binding?

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.

What is stapled binding and how does it compare to other popular binding methods like spiral or perfect binding?

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.

Why is book binding important?

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.

What are the uses of stapled binding?

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.

What is wiro & plastic coil binding?

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.

Is side stapled binding suitable for thicker books or manuals?

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.

When should I use side stapled binding instead of saddle stitch for my booklet?

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.

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