Printed Books

Custom Printed Books

Perfect Bound Books

If you’re looking for a lightweight, sleek and professional finish, perfect binding offers a popular and affordable method. Commonly used for books, catalogues, annual reports and marketing materials, perfect bound books are a versatile option for those looking to print multiple pages that cannot be stapled because of the thickness. During the binding process the cover and pages of the book are glued together at the spine, then the pages are perfectly trimmed to give sharp, even edges and a flawless finish.

We have a range of papers and finishing options available including matt lamination, Spot UV and foil blocking.

Hardback Books

If you’re looking for an extra durable cover, we also offer customised hardback books. The inner pages are are sewn together into a hard casing made of rigid material that’s great for withstanding wear and tear.

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Paper

We stock a range of papers for you to choose from, 90gsm paper up to 450gsm card. All of our materials are from sustainable sources, eco friendly and recycled materials are encouraged where possible.

Sizes

Standard book sizes are A3, A4, A5 and A6, but if you would prefer a different size we offer bespoke options.

Matt Lamination with Spot UV

Adding lamination to your custom printed books will enhance their durability and protection as well as giving a professional finish. We offer Spot UV which adds a thin layer of UV gloss in selected areas, adding shiny smooth surface to highlight parts of your design.

Foil Blocking

Foil blocking offers a unique and memorable finish. During the process, foil is heat pressed onto mapped out parts of the print to give a metallic finish and highlight chosen parts of the print.

Delivery Options

Local deliveries via our staff and company van
*Next day parcels /pallets via courier
*Same day – can be arranged on a dedicated vehicle
Covering the UK, Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland

*Same day and express service is available on certain products at an added cost. Please mention this from the outset if required and speak to a member of staff.

Lead Times

Lead-time for printed brochures depends on the number of pages and total quantity
Please try to allow 2-10 days in most cases
Anything outside of this please highlight from the outset and we will do our best to meet your deadlines

Print Management

We offer a print management service where we can print large volumes, deliver a part supply to you, hold stock on site, and the balance to be delivered on call-off. Get in touch for further information.

How to Order

To place an order from us enter your details into our online quote form to confirm the finished size, paper weight, finishes, quantity and delivery requirements for your order.

A member of our team will then provide you a quote straight away.

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If you have any pre-order questions, please visit our contact page to email us or give us a call.

Popular Sizes

Paper Size	Inches	Millimeters	Centimeters
A3	16.5 x 11.7 in	297 x 420 mm	29.7 x 42.0 cm
A4	11.7 x 8.3 in	210 x 297 mm	21.0 x 29.7 cm
A5	8.3 x 5.8 in	148 x 210 mm	14.8 x 21.0 cm
A6	5.8 x 4.1 in	105 x 148 mm	10.5 x 14.8 cm
A7	4.1 x 2.9 in	74 x 105 mm	7.4 x 10.5 cm

How to Supply Artwork

When sending artwork for press…

We are happy to accept a variety of file formats. Our inhouse studio has the following software…

Mac:
InDesign CC ‘packaged to include all fonts & images’
Adobe Illustrator CS 5.5
Adobe Photoshop CS 5.5
QuarkXPress 8.5 ‘collect for output, include fonts & images’

PC:
Publisher
Microsoft Word (not for spot colour)

We also accept: PDF/X format (hi resolution) with 3mm bleed & crop marks.
.eps saved with 3mm bleed & crop marks.

Canva:
Custom Document Size Instructions
High Resolution PDF Output Instructions – (Ensure you click PDF PRINT)

Image quality:
All images should be supplied as 300dpi CMYK .j.peg, .tif or .eps.

Things to remember:

Make sure all images are hi res CMYK or greyscale.
Make sure there is 3mm bleed on images extending beyond the final size of your document.
Include all fonts.

If in doubt, give us a call on: 01453 731001

Getting the files to us:
We accept files via CD / DVD, Email, Memory stick, wetransfer.com (FREE file sharing site – 2GB max).

Sustainability

Print that doesn’t cost the earth…

At Wheatley Printers, we don’t just talk about sustainability – we deliver. Here are just a few of the ways we minimise our impact on the world around us:

We recycle 100% of our paper waste
We recycle 100% of our cardboard waste
We’re powered by clean, renewable energy from Ecotricity
We use vegetable-based inks which are kinder to the environment
We recycle 100% of our printing plates
All paper stocks are FSC certified
All our cleaning rags are sent for recycling and reuse
We’re certified by the Environment Agency (registration number BLS/345108)

Environmental Policy

FSC Certified Stocks
Vegetable Inks
Recycle Paper Waste
Recycle Aluminium Plates

FAQs

How long is a quote valid for?

Technically 30 days, but unless we incur increases on materials it will be longer.

Do you offer eco friendly or recycled options?

All of our materials are from sustainable sources, eco friendly and recycled materials are encouraged where possible.

Can I order a custom shape / size?

Each job is bespoke, we enjoy working closely with you to give you the outcome you are looking for.

Are there any minimum / maximum order requirements?

No minimum or maximum, we would explain the most cost effective option for you though, for you to decide.

Are there any discounts for bulk or repeating orders?

If you order in bulk, you will benefit from a better unit rate.
Some jobs are cheaper when they repeat for certain reasons.

What are your payment methods?

Payment can be made via: Bacs Payment, Card Payment *No American Express* or Cash

When must payment be made?

This will vary for many reasons, it will be discussed prior to the order taking place.

What is your return or refund policy?

Every job will be looked at individually and an agreement made from both parties, to ensure the best outcome.

Design Service

You don’t have to provide finished artwork for us to handle your print work. Our modern, well-equipped design studio – and experienced creative designers – can produce professional artwork for you.

Just get in touch to talk us through what you need.

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