Booklets (8.5" x 5.5")
80lb Silk Text Text
Print silk text booklets with a unique feel that mimics the texture of silky fabric. Silk paper has a lower sheen than gloss text.
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Paper Type | 80lb Silk Text Stock |
Coating | No Coating |
Color | Full color CMYK: 2 sided (4/4) |
Quantities | Ranges from 25 to 1000 |
Sizes | 8.5"x5.5" (which refers to the finished/folded size of the book) |
Finishing | Fold, collated, saddle stitched, boxed |
File Type | Print Ready PDF file |
Cover Types | Self Cover (80lb Silk Text) or 14pt Cover |

Step 1
Ensure the file matches the product's required dimensions. Ensure that the artwork is created in CMYK 300 dpi with 1/16 inch bleeds on all sides.

Step 2
Make sure that all images are embedded, and that all the text is outlined.

Step 3
Export all files into PDF format with bleeds.
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File Orientation Guide
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File Orientation refers to the orientation of the artwork files submitted. Ensure that they are submitted to back up properly to produce the intended result.
Flat Artwork (Postcards, Flyers etc.)

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General File Preparation Guidelines
- Download our guides to ensure a more optimal print result.
- Be sure to DELETE any hidden layers that are not intended to print (ie: setup guide layers or other hidden artwork layers) to ensure no risk of them appearing on the final print.
- Each job (including multiple paged projects) must be submitted as a single PDF file. Ensure that all pages are the same size.
- Files must be submitted with proper orientation to ensure proper back up.
- It is best to try to avoid using borders in your design. If a border is too close to the trim, the trim may be slightly off-center.
- File must consist of 1/8" bleed and all important art and text must be within the safety margin.
- Ensure that your PDF is high res and that all images are CMYK at 300 DPI.
- Black type should have the following values: C0, M0, Y0, K100.
- Embed or outline all fonts.
- For best colour results, supply a CMYK only files.