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Desk Pad Calendar Printing

We produce exceptional customized desk pad calendars for a variety of clients, including Amazon sellers, consultancies, logistics companies, medical centers, educational institutions, and non-profits. Our desk pad calendars are popular for their practicality and stylish design, featuring a page for each month that can be filled in and torn off.

Desk Pad Calendar Printing Costs

At QinPrinting, we print superb desk pad calendars to your customized needs and specifications. But we get you to work within a limited budget while optimizing the return on your investment. We have lots of experience in supporting e-commerce sellers, start-ups, small to medium-sized businesses, non-profits, schools and colleges, medical facilities, self-publishers, and independent creatives. That's why we review our work processes and supply chains frequently to keep delivering the finest quality desk pad calendars at prices that will happily surprise you.

So, how much does it cost to print your desk pad calendar with us? Get an estimate now with our handy at-a-glance pricing chart. Unlike most offset printing services — which have a minimum print order of 500 or even 1,000 units—we offer you a minimum offset print run of just 100 calendars and still with a very attractive price point. But as you'll see from the chart, the more calendars you order in a single run, the less you pay per unit. That's one advantage of offset over digital printing.

Desk Pad Calendar Printing Price Chart (17" x 12.4")

All prices listed in USD

Quantity 100pcs 500pcs 1000pcs 2000pcs 5000pcs 10000pcs
Sheets
Unit
Total
Unit
Total
Unit
Total
Unit
Total
Unit
Total
Unit
Total
12 sheets
$7.20
$720
$2.40
$1,200
$1.80
$1,800
$1.50
$3,000
$1.30
$6,500
$1.25
$12,500
18 sheets
$10.50
$1,050
$3.10
$1,550
$2.30
$2,300
$1.80
$3,600
$1.55
$7,750
$1.46
$14,600
  • Please note that all prices are EXW our facility and do not include shipping costs.
  • 100 gsm / 68 lb uncoated text paper, full color printing one side
  • Back: 1.5 mm thick gray board 

If you have questions, get in touch and one of our expert printing team will be delighted to assist.

Common Desk Pad Calendar Sizes

The exact dimensions of your desk pad calendar are up to you. Your design features, the number of pages, graphics, added covers and so on will all make a difference. We can create calendars of any size you like. But our experience teaches that it's usually better to choose standard sizes in most cases. It makes printing and production simpler, keeps your costs low, and guarantees a desk pad calendar that's easy to store, handle, and distribute.

Our most common sizes for desk pad calendars are:

desk pad calendar 22
22" by 17"
desk pad calendar 17.3
17" by 12.4"

popular with Amazon sellers because of the economical shipping fee

desk pad calendar 19
19" by 24"

Most desk pad calendars have 12, 13, 18, or 19 sheets. But we can also add glossy covers, extra sheets at the back for including information, contact details, publicity or promotional material for other products, and so on. Just ask us. If it can be done, we'll do it!

At QinPrinting, we're happy to customize your desk pad calendars in any way you like. Only remember complex customization—oversized calendars, say, or multi-page die-cutting and specialist soft touch lamination—incurs higher costs and means a slower turnaround because of the extra pre-press work and setup. Sometimes, the added investment could be cost-effective for you. That's your decision. But for most, it's cheaper, easier, and you'll get just as beautiful results, to go with regular sizes.

Desk Pad Calendar Paper and Material Options

For the backing board of your desk pad calendar, we recommend 1.5 mm or 2 mm grayboard. The individual calendar sheets can be 80 gsm / 54 lb or 100 gsm / 68 lb uncoated or offset paper. Uncoated papers are great for writing on and give your calendars added functionality. The more your clients can engage with the calendar and the more useful it is, the more often they'll interact with it and strengthen the positive associations with your brand. We can make the cardboard paper corner protectors to protect each calendar corner. Most of the corner protectors are black. We also can add magnets to the back for hanging on the fridge or any other metal surface.

BLACK-CORNER
Black protective corner
Magnets on the back
Magnets on the back

Binding Options for Custom Desk Pad Calendars

Desk pad calendar design features a sturdy backing board before adding your calendar pages themselves. We glue and staple the calendar pages but add a perforated edge to make them super-easy to tear off once they've been used. Popular extra features include corner protectors and drilled holes with metal grommets.

We can also pre-package your calendars in individual plastic wrappers ready for mailing on request. Do you have a feature in mind for your desk pad calendar that isn't mentioned here? No problem! Talk to us. If it's possible, we'll do it.

Easy tear-away pages
Easy tear-away pages
HOLES-FOR-HANGING
Holes for hanging

Why Print Calendars with QinPrinting?

Marketing promotion and brand building

25+ Years of Expertise

We've been working in printing for over a quarter of a century

Build loyalty

Premium Quality Materials

Glossy or matte paper, durable bindings, and vibrant color reproduction.

Strict Color Control

Customizable Options

Choose paper weight, cover finish, and binding type to suit your vision.

Encouraging social interaction

Expert Support

Calendar printing experts support and advise at each stage of file setup and printing preparation.

Free File Checking

File Check

In-house designers manually check all files to ensure they are print-ready.

QinPrinting Rated Excellent for Desk Pad Calendar Printing

Let's Talk!

If you're an entrepreneur, a small to medium-business, a non-profit, or an independent creative in need of a first-class customized desk pad calendar at an attractive price point — we should talk. Get in touch today to chat through your needs or to ask for a no-obligation quote. We can't wait to help you make your next desk pad calendar the best and most effective ever!

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Rigid Box Surface

gold foil stamping effect
1-Color Foil Stamping
1-color fold stamping is gold foil stamping or silver foil stamping. Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
If you need other color foil stamping, please contact us.
This option is only suitable for gold foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area. For larger area, please contact us.
spot uv effect
Spot UV
We apply a clear polymer coat to the specified area — which could be a title, a logo, or an pattern— which really makes it “pop” and catch the eye.
Suitable only for surfaces treated with matte or soft-touch lamination.
This option is only suitable for spot uv up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.
deboss effect
Deboss
Like embossing, only the surface is pressed inward to creative a concave impression rather than standing out.
This option is only suitable for deboss up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.
emboss effect
Emboss
Embossing is a process by which we raise the surface of an area of the box to make it literally stand out.
This option is only suitable for emboss up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.

Rigid Box

For custom logo box, it doesn’t have offset printing on the box. It can be colored paper with foil stamping, spot UV or deboss etc.

Tuck End Box Finishes

If you need any specific box surface, for example foil stamping, spot UV, emboss etc, please contact us.

Gloss lamination Tuck End Box effect
Gloss Lamination
Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
Matte lamination Tuck End Box effect
Matte lamination
A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.
Varnish Tuck End Box
Varnish
A light protective coating that adds subtle sheen and protection. Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.

Card Surface Finishes

We offer a comprehensive selection of special surface finishes which we can apply to most cards.

spot uv effect
Spot UV
We apply a clear polymer coat to the specified area — which could be a title, a logo, or an image — which really makes it “pop” and catch the eye.
Can't suitable for surfaces treated with gloss lamination.
gold foil stamping effect
Gold Foil stamping
Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
Gold is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
Silver foil stamping effect
Silver Foil stamping
Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
Silver is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
emboss effect
Emboss
Embossing is a process by which we raise the surface of an area of the box to make it literally stand out.

Hardcover Board Book Bnding

This binding method adds a hardcover to a standard board book for extra durability and a premium feel. Like traditional board books, the pages are glued together rather than bound, with a printed sheet wrapped over the first and last boards and across the spine. The difference is that a hardcover is then applied, enhancing protection and making it a popular choice for high-quality board books.

The interior pages will have rounded outer corners. The corners of the cover are not normally rounded. If you need round corners for your cover, please contact us.

Inner Lamination

We laminate all the interior pages.

hardcover board book with gloss lamination inner effect
Gloss Lamination
Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
hardcover board book with matte lamination inner effect
Matte lamination
A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.

Hardcover Board Book Page Count

The page count does not include the covers.

One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.

page-sheet
page-sheet

Book Cover Paper

As standard, we wrap the grayboard casing in 157 gsm / 58 lb cover paper. If you need a special paper or a solid color paper for the cover, please contact us first to discuss your options.

Cover Lamination

We laminate only the outside of the hardcover board book cover.

hardcover board book with gloss lamination cover effect
Gloss Lamination
Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
hardcover board book with matte lamination cover effect
Matte lamination
A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.

Hardcover Board Book Cover

A hardcover book’s cover is printed on one side only; the outer-facing side. 

hardcover cover

Lamination

We laminate all the pages. If you’d like different laminates for the interior and the cover, please get in touch.

SSelf-Cover Board Book with gloss lamination effect
Gloss Lamination
Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
Self-Cover Board Book with matte lamination effect
Matte lamination
A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.

Self-Cover Board Book Page Count

The covers are included in the page count.

One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.

page-sheet
page-sheet

Paper

Board books are made of the same paper throughout, so there’s no difference between the cover and the interior pages.

Most board books feature colorful illustrations, cartoons, or other artwork. So, we recommend printing on C1S paper to get the best results.

coated one side (C1S) paper

C1S paper—also called “coated one side” paper—is paper that has been treated with a special coating on only one side, while the other side is left uncoated. The coated side has a brighter, smoother surface, making it ideal for vibrant, full-color printing of the artwork and text of your story. The uncoated side has a more natural, rougher texture, but in board book printing, this rough side is not visible because two sheets are glued together, with the uncoated sides facing inward. This way, only the smooth, coated sides are exposed, ensuring a high-quality finish for your book’s pages.

Dust Jacket

The so-called “dust jacket” is the most common and practical way of covering a hardcover book. Used alone or combined with image-wrapping, it finishes your book with a professional touch while adding five printable surfaces—front, back, spine, and two inside flaps. We can print it in full colour, gloss coat it, matte coat it; emboss, deboss, laminate, and foil stamp it, too, for added effects.

Hardcover Book Dust Jacket

Endsheet Paper

  • If your book size is 8.5″ x 11″ or less with an interior page count of fewer than 320 pages, then a good option for the end sheets is 140 gsm / 95 lb offset paper.
  • If your book size is larger than 8.5″ x 11″, then 180 gsm / 122 lb offset paper would be better.
  • If your endsheets will be printed and your book’s interior uses gloss or matte art paper—say, for an art book or coffee table book—to make sure the colors match well, use 157gsm / 58 lb gloss or matte art paper for your end sheets.
gloss art paper effect
Gloss Art Paper
A shiny, reflective surface that makes colors vibrant and images pop, perfect for illustrations, cartoons, and photographs. It delivers high-quality color reproduction, ideal for interior pages with rich visuals.
matte art paper effect
Matte Art Paper
Provides a smooth, non-glossy finish that reduces glare and makes text easier to read. It offers excellent image reproduction while preserving a professional, subdued look for both graphics and text.
Offset Paper effect
Offset Paper
A natural, uncoated paper that provides a smooth, absorbent surface, making it ideal for writing. It offers excellent opacity and brightness, ensuring text is crisp and clear. This paper is commonly used for books that emphasize readability and is often chosen for trade paperback novels, coloring books, etc.

Endsheet

The endsheets connect the hardcover casing and the interior pages when binding the book. So, there are two endsheets, one at the front and one at the back and both glued to the grayboard cover.

Cover Surface

We offer a comprehensive selection of special surface finishes that we can apply to most covers.

spot uv effect
Spot UV
We apply a clear polymer coat to the specified area — which could be a title, a logo, or an image — which really makes it “pop” and catch the eye.
Suitable only for surfaces treated with matte or soft-touch lamination.
This option is only suitable for spot uv up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.
gold foil stamping effect
Gold Foil stamping
Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
Gold is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
This option is only suitable for gold foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area. For larger area, please contact us.
Silver foil stamping effect
Silver Foil stamping
Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
Silver is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
This option is only suitable for silver foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area. For larger area, please contact us.
deboss effect
Deboss
Like embossing, only the surface is pressed inward to creative a concave impression rather than standing out.
This option is only suitable for deboss up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.
emboss effect
Emboss
Embossing is a process by which we raise the surface of an area of the cover to make it literally stand out.
This option is only suitable for emboss up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.

Cover Lamination

We laminate only the outside of the hardcover cover.

hardcover book with gloss lamination cover effect
Gloss Lamination
Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
hardcover book with matte lamination cover effect
Matte lamination
A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.
hardcover book with Soft touch lamination cover effect
Soft touch lamination
Soft touch lamination is a relatively new technique. The result is similar to matte lamination, but the surface has a delightful, almost velvet feel which speaks of quality and luxury.

Hardcover Cover

A hardcover book’s cover is printed on one side only; the outer-facing side. The inside front cover and inside back cover are glued to the end sheets.

hardcover cover

Holes Drilled

If you need holes drilled on the binding side of your book, please select this option.

You can choose one hole drilled, two holes drilled, three holes drilled, or five holes drilled.

hole-drilled catalog

Binding

  • If your book has 48 pages or fewer, we recommend saddle stitch.
  • For books with more pages and thinner paper, perfect binding is ideal.
  • If your book has heavier paper or more than 200 pages, sewn perfect binding is the best choice.
  • Wire-o and spiral binding are also available, and both allow the book to lay flat.
sewn and perfect binding effect
Sewing and Perfect Binding
A premium variation of perfect binding that includes sewn pages for enhanced durability and the ability to lay flat without breaking the spine. Recommended for books with heavier interior paper or more than 200 pages.
Perfect Binding effect
Perfect Binding
A widely used binding method for softcover books, where pages are glued to a heavier cover. Ideal for books with more than 48 pages and fairly thin paper (80 gsm / 54 lb or 105 gsm / 71 lb text paper). It offers a sleek, professional look and is an economical choice for various genres.
Wire-O Binding effect
Wire-O Binding
A strong, double-loop wire binding that allows pages to lie flat and turn easily. Ideal for textbooks, instructional guides, and manuals that require frequent handling. Available in various coil colors to match your design.
Saddle Stitch effect
Saddle Stitch
A cost-effective binding method using staples or thread along the spine, suitable for booklets, magazines, and workbooks with 48 pages or fewer.
Spiral Binding effect
Spiral Binding
Uses a plastic or metal coil to bind pages, allowing them to rotate 360 degrees. A durable and flexible choice for cookbooks, workbooks, and reference materials. Available in multiple coil colors for a customized look.

Paper

Please select your paper choice for your book. If you have a special request not listed here, get in touch. We’ll do everything possible to satisfy your needs.

gloss art paper effect
Gloss Art Paper
A shiny, reflective surface that makes colors vibrant and images pop, perfect for illustrations, cartoons, and photographs. It delivers high-quality color reproduction, ideal for interior pages with rich visuals.
matte art paper effect
Matte Art Paper
Provides a smooth, non-glossy finish that reduces glare and makes text easier to read. It offers excellent image reproduction while preserving a professional, subdued look for both graphics and text.
Offset Paper effect
Offset Paper
A natural, uncoated paper that provides a smooth, absorbent surface, making it ideal for writing. It offers excellent opacity and brightness, ensuring text is crisp and clear. This paper is commonly used for books that emphasize readability and is often chosen for trade paperback novels, coloring books, etc.

Page Count

One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.

The total page count is a multiple of 4. When printing and binding your book, we fold sheets into “signatures”.

The maximum page count here is 800 pages. If you need more pages, please contact us.

page-sheet
page-sheet

If your book is larger, say, 8.5″ x 11″ or A4 size, one signature will have 16 pages. So, the inner page amount should be divisible by 16. Making your page counts match signatures is the most economical solution.

Cover Surface

We offer a comprehensive selection of special surface finishes that we can apply to most covers.

spot uv effect
Spot UV
We apply a clear polymer coat to the specified area — which could be a title, a logo, or an image — which really makes it “pop” and catch the eye.
Suitable only for surfaces treated with matte or soft-touch lamination.
This option is only suitable for spot uv up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.
gold foil stamping effect
Gold Foil stamping
Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
Gold is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
This option is only suitable for gold foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area. For larger area, please contact us.
Silver foil stamping effect
Silver Foil stamping
Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
Silver is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
This option is only suitable for silver foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area. For larger area, please contact us.
emboss effect
Emboss
Embossing is a process by which we raise the surface of an area of the box to make it literally stand out.
This option is only suitable for emboss up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.

Cover Printing

The cover is composed of four pages. They are the front cover, the inside front cover, the inside back cover, and the back cover.
softcover book cover

Cover Lamination / Varnish

We laminate or varnish only the outside of the cover.

Softcover book with gloss lamination cover effect
Gloss Lamination
Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
Softcover book with matte lamination cover effect
Matte lamination
A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.
Softcover book with Soft touch lamination cover effect
Soft touch lamination
Soft touch lamination is a relatively new technique. The result is similar to matte lamination, but the surface has a delightful, almost velvet feel which speaks of quality and luxury.
Softcover book with varnish cover effect
Varnish
A light protective coating that adds subtle sheen and protection. Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.