PRINTING IN AUSTRALIA

Magazine and booklet printing, planned properly

Bring a community story, event programme or business catalogue together in print. A good booklet starts with a clear page plan: what goes on the cover, how the reader moves through the content and how many copies you can use.

Count pages before comparing prices

A page is one printed side, not one sheet of paper. Include covers when checking how the selected product counts its pages. Saddle-stitched booklets generally use page counts in multiples of four; the portal determines which counts and binding options are available for your job. Confirm the total before finalising your artwork.

Choose the right cover approach

A self-cover booklet uses the same paper through the job. A separate-cover magazine can use a different cover stock from the inside pages. Compare those as distinct specifications, including any finish, rather than treating them as interchangeable quotes. The catalogue also includes separate-cover and wiro magazine categories.

Affordable magazines without wasted copies

For a party, event or small publication, begin with the number of people who will receive a copy. For a recurring magazine, consider how quickly the content dates. If you are searching for cheap magazine printing, compare the same page count, size, cover, stock and quantity before deciding which total offers the best value for your project.

Prepare the file for the selected product

Check the artwork instructions for page size, bleed and file preparation in the portal. Review the front and back cover, page sequence and any blank pages. Ensure text stays clear of trim and binding areas, and use the artwork checker alongside your own final content proof.

Explore your print options

Open the interactive portal, enter a job name and choose your category. Available sizes, paper stocks, finishes and prices are shown there.