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Catalog Printing
At QinPrinting, we're dedicated to elevating your catalog marketing. Each catalog should reflect your brand's quality, boost customer loyalty, and deliver measurable results. With the internet's rise, fewer need printed catalogs, yet those who do demand top print quality. We understand the catalog quality requests and, with 25 years of expertise, advanced technology, and exceptional service, deliver top-quality catalogs at the best prices.
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Common Printed Catalog Sizes
The size of your catalog is entirely up to you but typically depends on your graphical and photographic content, the text layout, orientation, and paper choices.
At QinPrinting, we're happy to create custom catalogs in any size or format you wish. But most of our clients opt for the standard sizes. They have good reasons, too, other than keeping costs down. You need to consider consumer expectations, storage, handling, distribution costs, and several other factors. You can get an idea of the most cost-effective size for your catalog. The standard size for most product catalogs is 8.5" by 11" (approximately 210 mm by 297 mm in Europe, the UK, and Australia). But we also print a lot of seasonal or sale catalogs, for example, in the smaller 5.5" by 8.5" (148 mm by 210 mm) which is almost “pocket-sized”.
Catalog Paper Options
While most catalogs contain both images and text, the trend in contemporary design is toward more photography and less text. In most cases, you'll need to pick paper that gives sharp photo reproduction and clear text. We recommend gloss or matte text paper for vibrant, faithful color, perfect contrast, and fine detail. If you want your catalog to reflect eco-friendliness and a natural aesthetic, you can opt for uncoated paper.
Cover Paper
- 200 gsm / 74 lb gloss cover paper
- 250 gsm / 92 lb gloss cover paper
- 300 gsm / 111 lb gloss cover paper
- 350 gsm / 129 lb gloss cover paper
- 200 gsm / 74 lb matte cover paper
- 250 gsm / 92 lb matte cover paper
- 300 gsm / 111 lb matte cover paper
Interior Paper
- 80 gsm / 54 lb coated text paper
- 105 gsm / 71 lb coated text paper
- 128 gsm / 86 lb coated text paper
- 157 gsm / 106 lb coated text paper
- 200 gsm / 135 lb coated text paper
- 80 gsm / 54 lb uncoated text paper
- 100 gsm / 68 lb uncoated text paper
- 120 gsm / 81 lb uncoated text paper
Hardcover Paper
- 157 gsm / 58 lb coated cover paper wrapped on 2 mm grey board
- 157 gsm / 58 lb coated cover paper wrapped on 2.5 mm grey board
- 157 gsm / 58 lb coated cover paper wrapped on 3 mm grey board
- Other paper wrapped on grey board
Bindings for Catalogs
While catalogs may come in a variety of shapes and sizes, the choice of binding is very important for reasons of both appearance and durability. Let's look at the most common, professional-looking catalog binding options. You can open several of the following bindings flat.
We use this binding style for many catalogs. We collate the interior pages into a block, glued together, and then glued into a wrap-around cover made of heavier art paper or lightweight card stock. For catalogs with a page count ranging from 48 to 200 pages, this is a great option.
We use this binding style for most catalogs we print. We collate the interior pages into sets called “signatures”, which are then sewn together and fixed into a wrap-around cover made of heavier art paper or lightweight card stock. For catalogs with a higher page count, this is one of the best options.
To saddle stitch your catalog, we fold the printed interior sheets and stack them inside the cover sheet before stapling them together down the curved edge. Saddle stitch is only possible with a page count divisible by four, up to a maximum of 64 pages. But to make sure the catalog is neat and lies flat, we recommend a limit of 48 pages or fewer for this style of binding.
This binding is another possibility for catalogs, especially useful to sales representatives for its portability, practicality and flexibility. We punch or drill holes into the pages down one side and then bind them with a double metallic coil which runs through the holes. We crimp the coil at both ends so the pages don't come loose. You can turn the pages of a wire-o bound book through 360° and also lay the open catalog completely flat. We can laminate the pages to make them extra-resistant to UV light, fingerprints, and spillages.
Another great choice for reps is a loop bound catalog. It's similar to a saddle stitch solution but includes two or three loops exterior to the spine so it can be hung up or easily inserted into a ring binder.
In this binding, we organize the interior pages into signatures which are then printed, cut, and sewn, before we glue them into a hard casing covered by a printed sheet which forms the cover. This binding is the most durable and luxury-looking, but we make only a few hardcover catalogs for our most exclusive clients.
If you wish, we can drill holes through the bound catalog—usually two, three, or five—to facilitate hanging it in a binder. Whichever binding style you choose for your catalog, we like to make it easy for you to design with one of our ready-made design templates if you wish. And ask us for paper samples. We'll be happy to drop them to you in the mail. The samples are free, so you only need to pay the mailing charges.
Specialist Wholesale and Broker Catalog Printing Services
If you're a wholesaler, print broker, or design company, we can provide you with excellent wholesale catalog printing services. Our competitive wholesale prices, combined with quality, service, and fast turnaround times—as short as 3 to 5 days—make our offer hard to beat. You can also take advantage of free training with us and a range of paper samples to help you improve the services you offer to your clients. Your success is our success, so we work hard to help you.
Why Choose QinPrinting to Print Your Catalog
Choose QinPrinting for your catalog printing needs to ensure high-quality, customizable, and sustainable results. With our expertise, timely service, and attention to detail, we are your trusted partner for creating standout catalogs.
High-Quality Printing
25+ years of experience ensuring vibrant, detailed prints.
Exceptional Customer Support
Friendly and professional assistance throughout the process.
Affordable Pricing
High-quality results at competitive prices.
Custom Options
Choose from various paper stocks, finishes, and sizes.
QinPrinting Rated Excellent for Catalog Printing
FAQs
The exact cost will depend on several variables: size, quantity, paper choices and finishes, binding style, page numbers, and more. But you can get an immediate estimate from our helpful at-a-glance pricing charts.
Saddle Stitch Catalog Printing Price Chart (8.5" x 11")
| Quantity | 100pcs | 500pcs | 1000pcs | 2000pcs | 5000pcs | 10000pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24pp + 4pp | $2.66 each $266 total | $0.75 each $373 total | $0.48 each $480 total | $0.35 each $707 total | $0.29 each $1,471 total | $0.26 each $2,644 total |
| 32pp + 4pp | $3.10 each $310 total | $0.88 each $439 total | $0.56 each $561 total | $0.42 each $845 total | $0.36 each $1,781 total | $0.33 each $3,278 total |
| 40pp + 4pp | $3.69 each $369 total | $1.05 each $526 total | $0.68 each $682 total | $0.51 each $1,016 total | $0.43 each $2,139 total | $0.39 each $3,884 total |
- Cover: 200 gsm / 74 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination
- Interior: 128 gsm / 87 lb coated text paper
- Please note that all prices are EXW our facility and do not include shipping costs.
Paperback Catalog Printing Price Chart (8.5" x 11")
| Quantity | 100pcs | 500pcs | 1000pcs | 2000pcs | 5000pcs | 10000pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64pp + 4pp | $5.46 each $546 total | $1.56 each $779 total | $1.00 each $997 total | $0.76 each $1,522 total | $0.64 each $3,220 total | $0.60 each $6,032 total |
| 96pp + 4pp | $7.53 each $753 total | $2.17 each $1,083 total | $1.41 each $1,410 total | $1.08 each $2,158 total | $0.92 each $4,579 total | $0.86 each $8,583 total |
| 200pp + 4pp | $14.33 each $1,433 total | $4.23 each $2,115 total | $2.77 each $2,773 total | $2.13 each $4,265 total | $1.80 each $8,996 total | $1.69 each $16,922 total |
- Cover: 250 gsm / 92 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination
- Interior: 128 gsm / 87 lb coated text paper
- Please note that all prices are EXW our facility and do not include shipping costs.
No. Website images are generally low resolution. For high-quality catalog printing, images or photos should be at least 300 dpi to ensure clear, crisp results.
Feel free to share your artwork with us through email, Sprend, or WeTransfer to [email protected]. Or send us a share link via Dropbox or Google Drive.
For printing purposes, we require artwork in high-resolution PDF format, which includes 0.125 inches / 3 mm bleed.
Offset printing uses the CMYK color space.
You can get acquainted with our quality, products, and paper stocks by ordering a sample pack from here.
Let's Talk!
If you're shouldering the responsibility for your company's catalog design and printing—and you'd like to deliver a catalog of unrivaled quality and at a fantastic price—we should talk. Get in touch today—either by telephone, email, Skype, or our simple contact form—to chat through your needs or to ask for a no-obligation quote. We can't wait to help you make your next catalog one that works extra hard to build your brand, excite new customers, and deliver an excellent return on your investment.