Count the cover in the total
The eight-page example includes the cover. Saddle stitching uses totals divisible by four. A 5x7 booklet is also a quote option; send the PDF in normal reading order and tell us the finished size.
Documents & books
Saddle-stitched booklet and program printing in Charlotte
Print booklets and event programs in Charlotte, with finished sizes including 5x7, 5.5x8.5 and 8.5x11 inches. Choose saddle stitching for a folded program, or compare coil and Wire-O for manuals that need to open flat. We check page order, covers, color and binding before confirming the quote and pickup timing.
Turnaround: Ask about same-day availability. Timing is confirmed for each job after file, quantity, material and finishing review.
- Charlotte pickup3020-I Prosperity Church Rd
- Open evenings & weekendsCall to confirm rush timing
- Talk to a print specialist980-250-0591
Free digital proofHuman-reviewed before production
Pricing
Booklets: a starting price example
One specified example to help plan your request. We confirm the final quote after reviewing your file and requirements.
| Example | Starting package price | Example specification |
|---|---|---|
| 10 saddle-stitched booklets | Starting at $49.99 plus tax | 5.5x8.5-inch finished size, 8 total pages including the cover, 80 lb text with 100 lb cover, full color throughout, saddle stitched |
Other sizes, stocks, quantities, sides and finishing are quoted. Full bleed is available at an additional cost; white margins may still require trimming to finished size. For a tailored quote, call 980-250-0591.
At a glance
Binding, paper, and run sizes from ten copies to ten thousand
- ✓Short runs from ten copies and volume runs to ten thousand
- ✓Saddle-stitch, plastic coil, and Wire-O binding options
- ✓Common finished sizes include 5x7, 5.5x8.5 and 8.5x11 inches
- ✓Full-color, black-and-white, or mixed-color interiors
- ✓Self-covers, heavier cover stocks, tabs, and inserts by request
Common options for booklets
- 01
Choose saddle stitching for a slim folded booklet or coil/Wire-O for documents that should open flat
- 02
Submit pages in normal reading order and identify the intended finished size and total page count including the cover
- 03
Select matching text and cover stock or ask about a heavier cover for added structure
- 04
Choose full-color throughout, black-and-white throughout, or clearly marked color pages within a larger document
- 05
Order ten copies for a single event or ten thousand for a rollout, and keep one approved specification on file for repeat manuals, directories, and recurring programs
Plan your print job
Choose the finished size and binding
Start with the size of the closed booklet, not the larger sheet it is printed on.
Match binding to how it will be used
Saddle stitching suits a folded program. For manuals that should open flat, compare the existing coil, comb and Wire-O choices with your page count and cover needs.
Check the specific deadline
Page count, cover stock, binding, quantity and file readiness all affect timing. Review the conditions before relying on an urgent pickup.
Plan your order
Compare finished booklet sizes
Choose the finished size first, then count every page, including covers. Paper, binding, quantity and approval timing determine the quote and any same-day availability.
| Finished size | Useful for | Include in your request |
|---|---|---|
| 5 × 7 inches | Compact memorial programs, event keepsakes and small booklets. | A custom quote with total pages, copies and cover choice. |
| 5.5 × 8.5 inches | Half-letter programs, catalogs and handbooks. | The starting package above applies to its stated eight-page specification. |
| 8.5 × 11 inches | Reports and image-led material needing a larger page. | Final page count, stock and preferred binding. |
Count the covers in your booklet file
1Front cover
2Inside front cover
3Interior page
4Interior page
5Interior page
6Interior page
7Inside back cover
8Back cover
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Who orders booklets in Charlotte
How it works
From file to finished booklets
Send the details
Upload the file and include size, quantity, deadline, and any finishing requirements.
Review the proof
We confirm the specification, timing, and price, then send questions or a digital proof.
Approve & pick up
Production starts after approval. We let you know when the job is ready at our local counter.
Booklets FAQs
What customers ask about booklets
Have a specification we did not cover? Add it to your request or call us.
What is the smallest booklet order you print?
Ten copies. A short run for one event and a volume run of ten thousand go through the same file review and the same digital proof, so a small order is not handled as a lesser one.
Can you handle a large booklet run?
Yes, up to ten thousand copies. Send the page count, finished size, binding preference, and the date you need them, and we will confirm the production schedule before anything is printed.
What is saddle stitch booklet printing?
Sheets are printed, folded, and stapled through the spine fold. It is the usual choice for programs, event booklets, newsletters, and shorter manuals, and it is why a saddle-stitched page count always works in multiples of four.
Does a saddle-stitched booklet need a page count in multiples of four?
Yes. Folded booklet signatures create four pages per sheet. We can help identify blank or missing pages before printing.
Can you help if my pages are not in booklet order?
Yes. Send the PDF in normal reading order; we will review imposition and provide a digital proof before production.
Should I choose saddle stitch, coil, or Wire-O binding?
Saddle stitching is well suited to thinner folded programs and booklets. Coil and Wire-O are useful for manuals and workbooks that need to open flat. Page count, finished size, quantity, and desired appearance determine the practical choice.
Can the cover be different from the inside pages?
Yes. Request a heavier or different cover stock and specify whether the cover and interior should print in color or black-and-white. Current stock options are confirmed with the quote.