Spiral Bound Book Printing
Create professional spiral bound books that open flat and are easy to read, write in and reference. Choose from a wide range of sizes, paper stocks, covers, wire colours and finishing options.
We can print, bind & deliver in as little as 1 day.
Print any quantity - from 1 to 1,000+
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Professional spiral bound books
Spiral binding is a practical and versatile way to present books, manuals, reports and other frequently used documents.
The pages open flat on a desk and can be turned easily, making spiral bound books particularly suitable for documents that readers need to write in or refer to regularly.
From training manuals and workbooks to planners, portfolios and recipe books, you can create a spiral bound book tailored to your project. Choose your preferred size, paper, covers, printing options and wire colour before previewing every page online.
There is no minimum order quantity, allowing you to print one spiral bound book, order an initial proof or produce a larger run for your business, school or organisation.
Choose your spiral bound book specification
The size, paper, cover and binding position you select will influence the appearance and usability of your finished book.
Spiral bound book sizes
- A6: A compact choice for pocket guides, small notebooks and portable reference books.
- A5: Popular for planners, diaries, journals, training books and handbooks.
- A4: A versatile format for workbooks, reports, presentations, manuals and portfolios.
- A3: Provides additional space for artwork, plans, diagrams, large presentations and design portfolios.
- 148 mm square: A modern format for notebooks, guides and creative publications.
- 210 mm square: Suitable for portfolios, lookbooks, presentation books and image-led projects.
- Half Letter and Letter: Useful for documents created using US page dimensions.
Portrait documents can be bound along the left long edge or top short edge. Landscape documents can be bound along the left short edge or top long edge.
A3 documents can only be bound along the short edge.
Paper options
Matt paper
Matt paper has a smooth, non-reflective surface and is the easiest option to write on. It is recommended for:
- Workbooks
- Notebooks
- Planners
- Training manuals
- Revision guides
Silk paper
Silk paper has a smooth finish and subtle sheen that helps colours and images appear vibrant without being highly reflective.
- Presentations
- Portfolios
- Reports
- Product guides
- Marketing documents
Gloss paper
Gloss paper has a shiny, reflective surface that strengthens colour and contrast. It is most suitable for books containing photographs, graphics and promotional imagery.
Coloured paper
Available colours include white, deep red, pastel blue, pastel green, pastel yellow, cream and pink.
Uses for spiral bound books
Spiral bound books are suitable for many personal, educational and professional prints.
Training Manuals
Create organised training materials that stay open on a desk to make it easy for participants to follow instructions, complete exercises or take notes.
Tab dividers can be used to organise content into different modules or topics.
Workbooks and activity books
Spiral binding is ideal for books containing questions, exercises and activities.
Choose matt paper for the best writing surface.
Planners and diaries
Produce daily, weekly or monthly planners.
Add custom covers, coloured coils and tabs to create a fully personalised planner.
Instruction manuals
Present step-by-step guidance, safety information, diagrams and operating instructions in a practical format.
Spiral bound products are easy to leave open at the required page while completing a task.
Reports & proposals
Give your reports and proposals a polished finish.
Portfolios and lookbooks
Showcase photography, artwork or products in a book that it easy to browse.
Silk or gloss paper can help photographic content stand out.
How to prepare spiral bound artwork
Correctly preparing your artwork will help prevent text, images and other important content from being affected by the binding edge.
Design and formatting guidance
Upload your artwork in a single multi-page PDF in the correct reading order.
The first page of the file should be the first printed page of the document and can also be your front cover should you want your covers to be printed on card.
Check our online preview carefully to confirm that every page appears in the correct position.
Allow space for the binding edge
The pages are punched along the selected binding edge. Keep text, images, pages numbers and other important elements away from this area. As a general rule we recommend at least a 15mm margin on the binding edge and 5mm on all other edges.
Bleed
If an image or background colour should extend to the edge of the paper the you will need to include at 3mm of bleed.
Use high-resolution images
Images should be approximately 300DPI.
Colours
Set your artwork up in CMYK where possible. An exact colour match cannot be guaranteed due to differences within the digital print process.
Previewing and proofing
Doxzoo’s online previewer acts as your digital proof. Check it carefully before completing your order.
- All pages are included and in correct order
- The document has the correct orientation
- Double sided pages turn in the intended direction
- The coil is positioned on the correct edge
- Text and important images are clear of binding holes
- Full-page background extend to the bleed area
- Covers and tabs are positioned correctly
- Fonts, paragraphs and images are displayed as expected.
For an important project or larger order, consider ordering one copy first. A physical proof gives you an opportunity to check the paper, covers, colours, binding and overall finish before ordering more copies.
Urgent deadline?
Get your prints quickly with our next day delivery option.
Simply order by 1pm Mon - Fri for next day courier delivery.
Note: this excludes books & large orders.
Royal Mail deliveries are estimated and not guaranteed.
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FAQs
Looking for more information about our spiral bound printing service? Keep reading for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions!
Yes. Coil-bound books open flat on a desk, making them convenient for reading, writing and following instructions.
Yes. Pages can be turned around the wire, allowing the book to be used with only one page visible at a time.
Available sizes include A6, A5, A4, A3, Half Letter, Letter, 148 mm square and 210 mm square. A3 books can only be bound along the short edge.
Yes. There is no minimum order quantity, so you can order a single copy, a short run or more than 1,000 copies.
With standard paper, wire-bound documents can contain up to 191 single-sided pages or 382 double-sided pages. Thicker stocks, covers and tab dividers may reduce this limit.
Matt paper is recommended for books that will be written in. It has a non-reflective surface and is easier to write on than silk or gloss paper.
Yes. You can add a custom-printed 300 gsm card cover to the front or back. Printed card covers are printed on one side, with the reverse left plain by default.
Yes, adding gloss or matt lamination to card covers protects against marks and wear.
Yes. Standard or plastic-reinforced tab dividers can be added to separate different chapters or sections. Tabs are not available for A3 books.
Standard wire binding is available with same-day, next-day, two-day or five-day production services. Availability depends on the order specification and quantity.
For the fastest service, order by 1 pm Monday to Friday and select the appropriate production and courier delivery options. Large orders may require additional time, and Royal Mail delivery estimates are not guaranteed.
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