Zines are saddle-stitched booklets - that is the whole production path. Print them in 5.5 x 8.5 inches on uncoated bond for a photocopied feel or on gloss for a color issue. One copy or a few hundred, the price is calculated live before you pay.
Wizard starts with the 5.5 × 8.5 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.
| Stock | Best for |
|---|---|
| 24 lb Uncoated Bond (90 gsm) | Standard uncoated zine stock. 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 stock, easier to handle. 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) | Gloss interior for a color zine. Up to 56 pages at 5.5 × 8.5 in, and up to 72 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. |
| 110 lb Cardstock / Cover (approx. 300 gsm) | Heaviest cover we carry. |
Saddle-stitch is the binding. These are the finishing passes that ride along with it.
Rounds the spine so a zine opens flat and lies down. Availability depends on the paper and finishing options you choose.
Trims the fore-edge so the zine closes flush. On by default; can be turned off in the wizard.
Runs artwork past the trim edge and cuts it 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.
5.5 x 8.5 inches is the zine trim - printed 2-up on letter stock and stapled on the left. We also print 8.5 x 11 for larger-format titles.
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 interior color mode is selectable in the wizard, and black and white on uncoated bond gives the classic photocopied-zine look.
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.
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 5.5 × 8.5 zine printing.
