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Below you will find useful information related to book printing and Printondemand-worldwide.
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Spine width calculator | Downloads | File submission information | Terms and conditions
Perfect bound spine width calculator
When you obtain a printing quote, you have the option of selecting one of several paper types and book sizes. The calculator below displays the spine width associated with our standard paper types.
Case bound book artwork specification
Case bound PPC: download artwork specification
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Downloads
The following guides are available to download in PDF format:
A Guide to Book Printing, Distribution and Marketing: 2009 Edition
Download (3.7Mb)
- Contains all our latest services
- Explains the book manufacturing process from start to finish
- Includes more information on our environmental policy
- Includes guidelines for generating PDF files and file submission
- Includes full online ordering system guidelines
Working to reduce our environmental impact
Download (960Kb)
- Contains an expanded explanation of our environmental policy
NEW! Online Ordering System Instructions
Download (668Kb)
- Contains a step-by-step guide to using the ordering system
File Submission information
To create a PDF file suitable for printing, please view our File Submission Guidelines (176kb)
Delivery of your files can use one of several methods:
- Using the file upload facility in the ordering system
- CD/DVD sent to our postal address
- Sent via email (under 10Mb)
- Sent via Yousendit.com (up to 100Mb free service)
- Hardcopies for scanning via Special/Recorded delivery to our postal address
Terms and Conditions
Our terms and conditions can be viewed here.