Skip to main content

How much print margin do I need?

As a general rule, we recommend a 5mm artwork margin. However, some bound documents require larger margins to account for the binding edge.

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.

Questions? Send us a message via Live Chat.
​
​

Did this answer your question?