Magazines print on the same saddle-stitch line as our booklets - folded, stapled, and trimmed on the Xerox PrimeLink C9265. Upload your PDF, pick your stock, and see your exact price before you pay. Runs from one copy to a few hundred.
Wizard starts with the 8.5 × 11 preset preselected (saddle-stitched, optional SquareFold).
Both presets are saddle-stitched. Heavy cover stock gives the book rigidity; SquareFold rounds the spine for a flat-laying book.
Every stock below is on our live catalogue and was priced through the production engine. The page ceiling is the physical fold limit for that stock weight - a thicker magazine needs a lighter sheet.
| Stock | Best for |
|---|---|
| 24 lb Uncoated Bond (90 gsm) | Text-heavy titles. Uncoated, so it reads like paper. Up to 120 pages at 5.5 × 8.5 in, and up to 120 pages at 8.5 × 11 in. |
| 28 lb Uncoated Bond (105 gsm) | Heavier uncoated text for a better hand. Up to 96 pages at 5.5 × 8.5 in, and up to 96 pages at 8.5 × 11 in. |
| 80 lb Gloss Text (118 gsm) | The standard color magazine interior. Up to 56 pages at 5.5 × 8.5 in, and up to 72 pages at 8.5 × 11 in. |
| 100 lb Gloss Text (148 gsm) | Heavier gloss for photo-heavy issues. Up to 56 pages at 5.5 × 8.5 in, and up to 56 pages at 8.5 × 11 in. |
| Stock | Best for |
|---|---|
| 80 lb Gloss Cover (216 gsm) | Standard gloss cover. |
| 100 lb Gloss Cover (270 gsm) | Heavier gloss cover for a thicker issue. |
| 110 lb Cardstock / Cover (approx. 300 gsm) | Heaviest cover we carry. Best for a magazine that gets handled. |
Saddle-stitch is the binding. These are the finishing passes that ride along with it.
Rounds the spine for a flat-laying magazine that opens like a printed book. Availability depends on the paper and finishing options you choose.
Trims the fore-edge so the magazine closes flush. On by default; can be turned off in the wizard.
Lets artwork run past the trim edge and get cut clean. Availability depends on the paper and finishing options you choose.
Choose the interior color mode in the wizard. The cover can match the interior or run as a separate cover.
Three steps to prepare your print order.
Pick your preset, upload a print-ready PDF, and the page count comes straight from the file.
Pay securely with credit or debit card through PayPal.
Production and delivery details are confirmed during ordering.
Straight answers about the production path.
Two trims: 8.5 x 11 inches, printed 2-up on 11 x 17 tabloid stock, or 5.5 x 8.5 inches on letter stock. The 8.5 x 11 size is the one most magazines use.
It depends on the stock and the size. Available page counts depend on the size, paper and finishing options you choose. Heavier paper and extra finishing reduce the maximum page count for a given size. We confirm the page count for your exact configuration before you order. The wizard will tell you if a stock is too thick for your page count.
Yes. The wizard prices your configuration live against the same production engine our print line uses, so the number you see is the number the order is placed at.
Yes. A separate cover in 80 lb, 100 lb gloss, or 110 lb cardstock is available on both sizes.
The standard production time on this preset is 5 days, with a 3-day rush option. Available production options are shown during ordering.
Same saddle-stitch production line, different jobs.
Upload your artwork, choose your options, and see your price before you pay.
Wizard configures a saddle-stitched 8.5 × 11 magazine printing.
