As a general rule, we recommend a 5mm artwork margin.
However to account for the binding edge, some bound documents require larger margins.
Stapled sheets: 5mm
Wire Binding: 15mm
Hardback Wire Binding: 15mm
Comb Binding: 15mm
Velo Binding: 15mm
Ring binding: 15mm
Calendar: 15mm
Booklet printing: 5mm
Paperback Book: 7mm
Hardback Book: 7mm
Please use the Document Preview to check the margin prior to checkout. If content is not visible due to the margin or binding holes, please edit and re-upload your file.
Background colour and images can run into this area, however we recommend that text is not placed beyond the purple line.
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