Comb Binding Service

Our comb bound printing service can be used for all sorts of documents and is suitable for various people and businesses for work, study or personal projects including:

• Businesses creating proposals, onboarding documents, instruction manuals, and annual reports
• Consultants and sales teams preparing professional proposals and presentations
• Training companies providing workbooks, manuals and instructional guides
• Students, schools and universities printing essays, coursework, and teaching materials
• Charities and nonprofits organizing grant applications or board reports
• Creative professionals producing portfolios or scripts
• Individuals looking for an affordable binding solution for diaries or planners

Comb bound documents have pages that are evenly hole punched on one edge and securely bound together with a colored plastic comb strip. Pages lay flat when open and fully fold back on themselves, making them easier to read, present, and annotate.

Comb binding and printing is a smart choice for those who need polished, organized documents without the higher cost of hardcover binding. It’s especially useful for documents that need to be written on or referenced frequently, and is also one of the most cost-effective binding methods for multi-page documents.

The price of comb binding and printing depends on page count, paper weight, color printing, cover options, and quantity. With Doxzoo, both short runs and larger quantities are affordable, thanks to very competitive pricing and no minimum order requirements – so you can print as many or as few copies as you need without committing to bulk orders.

You can use our instant quote tool on our website to see exact pricing for your project in a matter of seconds!

We offer 5 x 7", Half Letter (5.5 x 8.5"), Letter (8.5 x 11"), and Tabloid (11 x 17") sizes. A-sizes such as A5, A4 and A3 are also available if required.

This flexibility makes comb binding suitable for everything from compact handbooks to large-format presentations.

Adding a finishing touch with color-coordinated covers and index tabs can significantly enhance the appearance of your bound documents, making them stand out and easier to navigate. Tab dividers can be inserted into comb bound documents to help split it into multiple sections or chapters for easier referencing. Learn how to add tabs.

With Doxzoo’s comb bound printing service, you can add clear acetate front covers, sturdy 120 lb card back covers, and tab dividers to organize sections. Please note that tabs are not available for Tabloid size.

Maximum page count

Matt 60 lb text - 191 single sided and 382 double sided
Silk 80 lb text - 191 single sided and 382 double sided
Gloss 80 lb text - 191 single sided and 382 double sided

Paper size

5 x 7", 5.5 x 8.5" (Half Letter), 8.5 x 11" (Letter), 11 x 17" (Tabloid)
A5, A4, A3

Paper finish & weight

Matt - 60 lb text, 70 lb text, 80 lb text, 100 lb text, 80 lb cover
Silk - 80 lb text, 100 lb text, 80 lb cover
Gloss - 80 lb text, 100 lb text, 80 lb cover

Printed sides single or double sided

Paper color white, deep red, pastel blue/green/yellow, cream, pink

Comb color white, black, red, blue, green

Binding position

Portrait - left long edge or top short edge
Landscape - left short edge or top long edge
For Tabloid documents, only short edge binding is available.

Outer front & back covers clear or opaque acetate

Front cover 120 lb cover plain card or printed card (single sided only)

Back cover 120 lb cover plain card or printed card (single sided only)

Cover lamination matt, gloss or soft-touch

Tabs standard or plastic re-enforced (not available for Tabloid)

Tab divider color white, deep red, pastel blue/green/yellow, cream

Corners square or round (on non-bound edges but not available if tabs selected)

Comb binding utilizes round plastic spines with 19 or 21 rings to bind pages into a book, enhancing the durability and functionality of the documents.

For extra durability, consider our card cover (printed or plain) and acetate cover options.

Both cover types can be added to the front and back of your comb bound document as required.

Card covers will be printed on one side only, the reverse side will be plain (unprinted) by default.

Acetate covers are plain only and not printable on the front or reverse.

Click here to view our article -'how to configure document covers'

Click here to view our article- 'Cover templates'