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Yearbook Printing
Create a memorable yearbook with our top-tier offset printing services. At QinPrinting, we ensure your yearbook reflects achievements, challenges, and the school's ethos with exceptional quality. With 25 years of experience, advanced technology, and outstanding customer service, we take pride in delivering yearbooks that honor your students' contributions.
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Common Yearbook Sizes
The dimensions of your yearbook are entirely up to you, but typically depend on your photographs and text, how many images you include, the layout and orientation. A landscape-oriented portfolio-style yearbook based on professional photography for the entire school will probably be larger than a portrait-oriented yearbook printed only for the drama club or a sports team, for example.
- Smaller sizes—say, the standard 8.5" x 11" format—are practical if you need to mail out a lot of copies.
- Larger sizes—up to 11" x 11"—make a stronger impression.
But you're not limited to the suggestions above.
At QinPrinting, we're happy to create custom yearbooks in any size or format you wish. Only remember that extensive customization incurs higher costs and slower turnaround times because we need to do a lot more pre-press work and setup. But for certain schools, the added investment could be worthwhile. It's always your decision.
Yearbook Paper Options
While most include text—dedications and thanks, the principal's letter of introduction, student essays, summaries from clubs and societies, staff notes, and more—the images are the focus of any yearbook. So, we recommend printing on gloss or matte art paper to get the best results. Gloss and matte both have ideal surfaces for vibrant printing that will reproduce your photographs with faithful color, perfect contrast, and fine detail. Gloss paper is often best for yearbooks with full-color spreads and less text, whereas yearbooks with more text may benefit from matte paper. Matte paper will still give gorgeous color or black-and-white photo reproduction while making the text easier to read.
You'll need at least two paper specifications for your yearbook: one for the interior pages and one for the cover. You may also wish to include end papers, which may be the same paper as the interior, or you can choose something different; a heavier, colored or textured paper, for example.
Paper Options for Yearbooks
Sewn perfect binding—a style of paperback which can lay flat with the pages open without breaking the spine—is a popular choice for high-quality yearbooks. This binding style needs the spine to be at least 3 mm thick. Hardcover binding is another popular option, especially for a professional, high-end look and feel. We recommend a paper weight of 157gsm / 106 lb gloss art paper for the interior pages in both cases. It's beautiful to see and touch, faithfully reproduces your original photography, and bears repeated reading and browsing without damage.
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, cloth, vinyl, or imitation leather wrapped on grey board
End Sheet Paper
- 120 gsm / 80 lb textured paper
- 140 gsm / 95 lb colored paper
- 140 gsm / 95 lb uncoated text paper
- 170 gsm / 115 lb uncoated text paper
- 190 gsm / 128 lb uncoated text paper
- 157 gsm / 106 lb matte text paper
- 157 gsm / 106 lb gloss text paper
- Other texture paper
Paperback 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 gloss 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
Bindings for Yearbooks
While yearbooks 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 three most common, professional-looking yearbook binding options. You can open all the following bindings flat.
We use this binding style for most yearbooks 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 yearbooks with a moderate page count, this is a great option.
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 professional-looking, especially if you add a dust jacket, end sheet papers, and a marker ribbon, for example.
This binding is another popular choice for yearbooks for younger cohorts, for its economy, practicality and flexibility. We punch or drill holes into the pages down one side and then bind them with a plastic coil which spirals through the holes. We crimp the coil at both ends so the pages don't come loose. You can turn the pages of a spiral-bound book through 360° and also lay the open book completely flat. We can laminate the pages to make them extra-resistant to UV light, fingerprints, and spillages. We can even make the covers from waterproof vinyl. This is a superb choice for a yearbook for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first-grade kids.
Whichever binding style you choose, we know that as a school principal or administrator, you already have a lot of stuff on your plate, so we like to make it easy for you to design your yearbook. We find several schools offer the design work to older students as a project. Either way, you can use 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 need only pay the mailing charges.
Why Choose QinPrinting for Yearbook Printing
25+ Years of Expertise
Over two decades of experience in printing high-quality children's books.
Outstanding Service
Our dedicated team provides unparalleled customer support throughout the process.
Advanced Technology
We use state-of-the-art printing technology to bring your vision to life.
Expert Support
Dedicated team offering assistance throughout the entire printing process.
QinPrinting Rated Excellent for Yearbook Printing
From start to finish, Jane was incredibly informative and helpful.
Also great communication.
My books arrived, and are beautiful!
Jane was prompt and had GREAT attention to detail were exceptional. Most of my emails were answered within 24 hours, and Jane went above and beyond by sending pictures, samples, and clear explanations to help me understand all the technical aspects of book printing. She even reviewed my proofs thoroughly and pointed out a few important adjustments I needed to make to my PDF files.
Shipping was faster than expected, and when I compared the final copies from Qin Printing with those from IngramSpark, Qin's quality was far superior. The materials looked more polished; paper is higher quality, and the print was crisper. Each book was carefully wrapped.
I ended up saving 75% of my printing budget, and communicating in English was no issue at all. It felt like Jane cared about the project as much as I did. I can't recommend her and Qin Printing enough. Thank you so much for helping bring my book to life!
The books came out beautiful, the print quality is absolutely flawless, the paper is fantastically solid and the laminated soft touch cover is straight up luxury. The book looks and feels 110% professional and it's a glorious to hold.
It even arrived about a month earlier than was forecast so i could deliver them in time for Christmas, even my European/Australian orders!
FAQs
What is the MOQ for yearbook printing?
The minimum order quantity is 100 copies.
How much does it cost to print a yearbook?
You can get an immediate estimate of how much it will cost to print your yearbook from our at-a-glance pricing charts.
Paperback Yearbook Printing Price Chart (8.5" x 11")
| Quantity | 100pcs | 200pcs | 500pcs | 800pcs | 1000pcs | 2000pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40pp + 4pp | $4.16 each $416 total | $2.48 each $496 total | $1.20 each $599 total | $0.90 each $722 total | $0.77 each $769 total | $0.59 each $1,176 total |
| 64pp + 4pp | $5.69 each $569 total | $3.41 each $682 total | $1.66 each $831 total | $1.26 each $1,004 total | $1.09 each $1,085 total | $0.84 each $1,688 total |
| 80pp + 4pp | $6.77 each $677 total | $4.06 each $811 total | $1.99 each $993 total | $1.51 each $1,210 total | $1.31 each $1,310 total | $1.03 each $2,066 total |
- Cover: 300 gsm / 111 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination
- Interior: 157 gsm / 106 lb coated text paper, full color printing
Hardcover Yearbook Printing Price Chart (8.5" x 11")
| Quantity | 100pcs | 200pcs | 500pcs | 800pcs | 1000pcs | 2000pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40pp | $7.85 each $785 total | $4.45 each $889 total | $2.22 each $1,108 total | $1.83 each $1,461 total | $1.68 each $1,684 total | $1.47 each $2,948 total |
| 64pp | $9.85 each $985 total | $5.59 each $1,117 total | $2.78 each $1,388 total | $2.24 each $1,792 total | $2.05 each $2,047 total | $1.75 each $3,503 total |
| 80pp | $11.27 each $1,127 total | $6.38 each $1,275 total | $3.17 each $1,584 total | $2.54 each $2,030 total | $2.33 each $2,330 total | $1.96 each $3,912 total |
- Cover: 157 gsm / 58 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination wrapped on 2.5 mm thickness greybeard
- Interior: 157 gsm / 106 lb coated text paper for interior
Spiral Binding Yearbook Printing Price Chart (8.5" x 11")
| Quantity | 100pcs | 200pcs | 500pcs | 800pcs | 1000pcs | 2000pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40pp + 4pp | $4.20 each $420 total | $2.54 each $508 total | $1.39 each $696 total | $1.14 each $915 total | $1.02 each $1,021 total | $0.86 each $1,729 total |
| 64pp + 4pp | $5.73 each $573 total | $3.48 each $696 total | $1.87 each $934 total | $1.50 each $1,200 total | $1.33 each $1,331 total | $1.11 each $2,227 total |
| 80pp + 4pp | $6.81 each $681 total | $4.14 each $828 total | $2.20 each $1,101 total | $1.76 each $1,404 total | $1.55 each $1,552 total | $1.30 each $2,596 total |
- Cover: 300 gsm/ 111 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination
- Interior: 157 gsm / 106 lb coated text paper, full color printing
How long will it take to print my yearbook book?
The paperback yearbook printing process typically takes 5-10 business days. The hardcover yearbook printing process typically takes about 2 to 3 weeks.
If you have a tight deadline, please let us know, and we will try to accommodate your schedule.
How do I prepare my files for printing?
Please submit your artwork and layout in high-resolution PDF format including 3mm bleed with all fonts embedded.
Do you offer print-on-demand services for yearbooks?
No. Due to our offset printing process, which requires CTP (computer-to-plate) production, we can only accept orders with a minimum quantity of 100 copies.
Can I order a proof before printing the entire run?
Yes, we offer proofing services so you can review the final product before we proceed with the full print run. This ensures everything is to your satisfaction.
Let's Talk!
If you're shouldering the responsibility for your yearbook design and printing—and you'd like to deliver a lavish yearbook of unrivalled quality and at an unbeatable price—we should talk. Get in touch today—either by telephone, email, Skype, or our simple contact form—to chat through your school's needs or to ask for a no-obligation quote. We can't wait to help you make your next yearbook one of which the entire school can be proud and students will treasure for decades to come.
