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What are the page limits for each binding type? (US)
What are the page limits for each binding type? (US)
Updated over 4 months ago

The minimum and maximum page count depends on the product type, paper thickness, finish and printed sides (single or double sided).

Figures are shown below for each product.

For some products, please note that the maximum page limit will be lower than stated below if a thicker paper stock is selected.

Stapled sheets

Minimum page limit:

2 pages single sided and 3 double sided

Maximum page limit:

Matt 60 lb text (90 gsm) - 69 single sided and 138 double sided
Silk 80 lb text (130 gsm) - 69 single sided and 138 double sided
Gloss 80 lb text (130 gsm) - 69 single sided and 138 double sided

Wire, comb & velo binding

Minimum page limit:

N/A - no minimum

Maximum page limit:

Matt 60 lb text (90 gsm) - 191 single sided and 382 double sided
Silk 80 lb text (130 gsm) - 191 single sided and 382 double sided
Gloss 80 lb text (130 gsm) - 191 single sided and 382 double sided

Coil binding

Minimum page limit:

N/A - no minimum

Maximum page count

Matt 60 lb text (90 gsm) - 234 single sided and 468 double sided
Silk 80 lb text (130 gsm) - 234 single sided and 468 double sided
Gloss 80 lb text (130 gsm) - 234 single sided and 468 double sided

Hardback wire binding

Minimum page limit:

N/A - no minimum

Maximum page limit:

Matt 60 lb text (90 gsm) – 193 single sided and 386 double sided
Silk 80 lb text (130 gsm) – 193 single sided and 386 double sided
Gloss 80 lb text (130 gsm) – 193 single sided and 386 double sided

Please note these page counts include covers, tabs and standard thickness paper. If thicker paper is chosen then page count may decrease. (Quote tool will guide you as to max page for your document spec)

Ring binding

Minimum page limit:

N/A - no minimum

Maximum page limit:

Matt 60 lb text (90 gsm) - 530 single sided and 1,060 double sided
Silk 80 lb text (130 gsm) - 530 single sided and 1,060 double sided
Gloss 80 lb text (130 gsm) - 530 single sided and 1,060 double sided

Booklet

Minimum page limit:

8 pages double sided

Maximum page limit:

Matt 60 lb text (90 gsm) - 76 double sided (or 64 with a card cover)
Silk 80 lb text (130 gsm) - 76 double sided (or 64 with a card cover)
Gloss 80 lb text (130 gsm) - 76 double sided (or 64 with a card cover)

Paperback book

Minimum page limit:

Matt 60 lb text (90 gsm) - 10 single sided and 19 double sided
Matt 70 lb text (100 gsm) - 10 single sided and 19 double sided
Silk 80 lb text (130 gsm) - 10 single sided and 19 double sided

Maximum page limit:

Matt 60 lb text (90 gsm) - 260 single sided and 520 double sided
Matt 70 lb text (100 gsm) - 260 single sided and 520 double sided
Silk 80 lb text (130 gsm) - 260 single sided and 520 double sided

Hardback book

Minimum page limit:

Matt 60 lb text (90 gsm) - 30 single sided and 59 double sided
Matt 70 lb text (100 gsm) - 32 single sided and 63 double sided

Maximum page limit:

Matt 60 lb text (90 gsm) - 260 pages single sided and 520 double sided
Matt 70 lb text (100 gsm) - 260 pages single sided and 520 double sided

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