Which are the most common sizes for booklets and brochures?
The most popular brochure and booklet size by far is a standard 8.5" x 11' letter-size sheet, in either a portrait or landscape orientation. These are then either folded in half to create a bifold (most common is a 5.5" wide x 8.5" size.), or folded in on thirds to create a trifold brochure. The common size of a trifold brochure when folded is 3.625" wide x 8.5" tall. If you need a template for this, please call or email us and we will be happy to send you a PDF file template to follow for proper folds. Another popular format is rack cards. While technically not a brochure or a booklet, rack cards are generally 4" wide x 9" tall or 3.5" wide x 8.5" tall and print on two sides of card stock in full color. High gloss is a popular finishing option on rack cards. You see lots of rack cards in hotel lobbies.
What’s the best alternative in terms of brochure and booklet binding?
Brochures can be a single page, print one or two sides, or a complex folded and die-cut assembled piece with a hinged binding. We have all sorts of samples, so if you are at a loss, just stop in and take a look to get inspired. Booklets are typically saddle-stitched (think staples on the folded edge of multiple sheets like a smaller magazine), or perfect bound like a paperback book. We also offer plastic coil binding, GBC comb binding, twin loop wire "O" binding, and hardback binding. Each binding method has uses that are more appropriate and each has a cost advantage or disadvantage over others, so don't feel confused. Let us walk you through all your options. While most of the technical terms for printing and binding can seem awkward and confusing, not to worry, the pros at AlphaGraphics on Camelback have your back. Remember, at AlphaGraphics on Camelback, we are your brochure printing service experts.
Does AlphaGraphics Camelback take care of the design process?
Lots of our customers come to us with brochures and booklets already print-ready in a properly prepared PDF file. If you are not one of them, not to worry, our talented graphic designers can assist you. We take the bad sketches and napkin doodles and turn them into professional eye-catching designs. If you have an MS Word doc or PowerPoint file of your base idea or concept, bring it to us and watch how we can expand your idea into a fully functioning and effective brochure or booklet. We also print leaflets!
Can you send the brochures directly to my clients?
Once we help get your design nailed down, let us print and direct mail those brochures to your targeted audience via our direct mail marketing services. If you have a mailing list, great. If not, let us assist you in purchasing a targeted mailing list for your zip code, market area, or demographics. We can cost-effectively source your lists by zip code, age, homeowner status, and business type to name a few.
What makes AlphaGraphics Camelback the best place for local brochure printing?
Many print shops send all their printing out of state, or even out of the country to print, but not AlphaGraphics. We print all your products onsite at our convenient Biltmore area location. With over 40 years of experience serving clients in Arizona, we are your go-to source for top-notch professional digital printing and offset printing. We offer full design, print, finishing, and mailing services onsite, making your job easier and getting you noticed. We also print on demand for all your brochure printing services.
How to get a quote?
Often we hear our clients complain that they have no idea where to start. Understandable, but allow one of our talented print professionals to come to the rescue. We have experienced staff who can make the complicated process of design, print, and mailing simple. We won't use technical print jargon (unless you like that kind of stuff) and we will show you samples, mockups, and sample prints all along the way, with no surprises with the finished results. We take the guesswork out of the entire process and get the job done right.
Still not sure how to get started? Bring us your MS Word file, PDF file, napkin doodle, or whatever you got. Heck, bring us one of your competition's brochures or booklets and we will be happy to assist you in making your printed piece stand out from the crowd. We honor your budget and are happy to review your needs and get you a fully written quote that even your CFO can understand and approve.
If you have a print-ready file and are ready to go (we prefer a high-resolution PDF file with crop marks and bleeds please) send it to us via our FTP site: Click here for a link to our easy-to-use FTP upload webpage.
Need a quote for your brochure or booklet printing? Not a problem, send us your information (quantity needed, size, folds, etc.) and within a day (usually faster!) you can expect to hear back from us.
Remember, a PDF file with crop marks and bleeds is best if you need our brochure printing services. We are your local brochure printing experts.
In addition to creating a uniform image of your company and the products or services you are offering, brochures allow you to communicate the latest information regarding company updates, product promotions, and new services being offered.