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Edge Printing

Want to really make your project stand out from the rest? Edge printing may be the answer for you. Edge printed designs are printed directly onto the trimmed edges of your projects’ book block before the binding process. Each trimmed side can be unique and tell a whole story on its own! That being said, there are some fun facts and manufacturing limitations to be mindful of. Please see below for those facts and limitations.

Manufacturing Limitations

Edge printing is limited to PERFECT BOUND and CASEBOUND projects.
The book block itself must be at least .40” thick.
Specialty inks (metallic ink for example) are only availalbe for screenprinting, not digital printing.

Fun Facts!

Screen printing is an option for 1-color designs! Screen printing differs from digital printing in that the ink is applied thicker than digital printing, which results in brighter, more saturated color.

How Do I Know If My Book Block is .40” Thick?

Easy! Just go ahead and save a quote via our instant online calculator. Once you receive your emailed quote PDF, reach out to customer service with your PRN# and ask:

“I would like to know if my project allows for digitally printed edges?”

You should hear back within 1-business day if your project will allow for digitally printed edges.

How Do I Setup My Artwork for Digitally Printed Edges?

Easy! Reach out to your Account Manager or Customer Service with your projects’ PRN#
and ask:

“May I please have the required artwork size for digitally printed edges?”

We will reach back out to you within 1-2 business days with the required artwork size + bleed.

How Do I Setup My Artwork for Screen Printed Edges?