Make every instruction clear, professional and easy to follow.
Add the quantity you’re looking for to your quote, and we’ll take it from there. Once we receive your request, we’ll get in touch to understand your design, your brand and how you plan to use your manual. Together, we’ll find the right combination of size, paper, binding and cover for your project and provide you with a complete price based on your specifications.
A professionally printed manual is more than a collection of instructions. It gives your information a clear, structured and easy-to-use format that customers, employees and users can refer back to whenever they need it. From product instructions and technical documentation to training materials, installation guides and internal handbooks, a custom printed manual helps make important information accessible and professional.
Whether you’re creating a product manual, user guide, installation guide, technical manual, training handbook or company handbook, professionally printed manuals can be tailored to suit how your documents will be used. Choose from practical binding options, different paper types and cover configurations to create a manual that is both functional and representative of your brand.
Available options
Saddle stitch binding
- Saddle stitching
Book bindings
- Paperback – Perfect binding / Softcover
Office bindings
- Wire-O binding – White
- Plastic binding – White
- Plastic binding – Black
Sizes
- A4 – 210 × 297 mm
- A5 – 148 × 210 mm
- A6 – 105 × 148 mm
- A3 – 297 × 420 mm
- 1/3 of A4 – 210 × 99 mm
- 140 × 140 mm
- 210 × 210 mm
- Custom sizes available on request
Choosing the right binding
Wire-O Binding
Wire-O binding allows your manual to open completely flat, making it one of the most practical choices for documents that are frequently used while working. Pages can be turned easily and the manual can stay open on a specific section while you follow the instructions.
Wire-O is particularly well suited for technical manuals, product guides, training materials, work instructions, service manuals and frequently used reference documents.
The white Wire-O option can be combined with a front and back cover sheet, transparent foil and white cardboard for a clean and durable finished manual.
Plastic Binding
Plastic binding is a practical and flexible solution for manuals that need to be easy to handle and frequently referenced. Choose between white or black plastic binding depending on the look you want for your finished document.
It is a good choice for training manuals, internal handbooks, work instructions, technical documentation and educational materials.
The binding can be combined with a front and back cover sheet, transparent foil and white cardboard.
Paperback – Perfect Binding
Perfect binding creates a clean, professional book-like appearance with a glued spine. It is an excellent choice when you want your manual to have a more substantial and polished appearance.
Perfect binding works particularly well for product manuals, user guides, technical documentation, company handbooks and publications with a larger number of pages.
Saddle Stitching
Saddle stitching is a practical and cost-effective binding method for manuals with fewer pages. The sheets are folded and secured with staples through the spine, creating a lightweight document that is easy to distribute and handle.
It is particularly suitable for quick-start guides, simple instructions, training materials and shorter product documentation.
Choose your paper
The right paper depends on how your manual will be used, how frequently it will be handled and the look you want to achieve.
Classic papers
- Glossy paper – 0.086 mm / 115 g/m²
- Glossy paper – 0.095 mm / 130 g/m²
- Glossy paper – 0.11 mm / 150 g/m²
- Glossy paper – 0.148 mm / 200 g/m²
- Glossy paper – 0.234 mm / 300 g/m²
- Glossy laminated paper – 0.42 mm / 380 g/m²
- Matt paper – 0.086 mm / 100 g/m²
- Matt paper – 0.1 mm / 115 g/m²
- Matt paper – 0.111 mm / 130 g/m²
- Matt paper – 0.131 mm / 150 g/m²
- Matt paper – 0.181 mm / 200 g/m²
- Matt paper – 0.299 mm / 300 g/m²
- Matt paper – 0.358 mm / 350 g/m²
- Matt paper – 0.405 mm / 400 g/m²
- Premium office paper with FSC® – 0.1 mm / 80 g/m²
- Premium office paper with FSC® – 0.12 mm / 100 g/m²
- White cardboard – 0.19 mm / 160 g/m²
- White cardboard – 0.25 mm / 200 g/m²
- White cardboard – 0.36 mm / 300 g/m²
Economic choice for larger quantities
- Matt Uncoated Paper with FSC® – 0.101 mm / 100 g/m²
- Matt Uncoated Paper with FSC® – 0.117 mm / 115 g/m²
Environmentally friendly
- Natural paper – 0.11 mm / 80 g/m²
Special
- Premium photo paper – 0.14 mm / 135 g/m²
- Premium photo paper – 0.25 mm / 260 g/m²
Where available, you can choose an FSC® certified alternative for your manual materials.
Choose the right cover
For Wire-O and plastic-bound manuals, you can combine your printed pages with additional cover materials to create a more durable and practical document.
Front & Back Cover Sheet
Add a front and back cover sheet to protect the contents and give your manual a more finished appearance.
Transparent Foil
Transparent foil provides protection while keeping the printed cover visible. It is particularly useful for manuals that will be handled frequently.
White Cardboard
White cardboard creates a stronger back cover and gives the finished manual additional stability, making it easier to handle and store.
Manuals designed for everyday use
A manual needs to work in real-world situations. Whether it is being used on a construction site, in a workshop, warehouse, office, classroom or customer environment, the right combination of paper and binding can make the document easier to use and longer-lasting.
For frequently used manuals, Wire-O and plastic binding allow the document to open easily and remain accessible while following instructions. For more formal or book-like documentation, perfect binding creates a clean and professional result.
Professional print quality
Your manual needs to communicate information clearly, so print quality matters. Professional printing delivers sharp text, detailed graphics and consistent colours throughout the document.
High-quality printing is particularly important for manuals containing diagrams, technical illustrations, product photography, tables or step-by-step instructions, where clarity can make the information easier to understand.
Make your manual work harder
A well-designed manual can do more than simply provide instructions. Use it to educate customers, support employees, explain products, document processes or provide technical information in a structured and professional format.
Manuals are ideal for a wide range of applications, including product documentation, installation instructions, user guides, training materials, technical documentation, service manuals, employee handbooks and educational materials.
A professionally printed manual can also work alongside other printed materials such as catalogs, brochures, flyers and folders, creating a consistent and professional brand experience.
Not sure which format, binding or paper is right for you? No worries.
Simply add your desired quantity to your quote. We’ll contact you to discuss your design, number of pages, intended use and preferred binding, and recommend the options that best suit your project.Quantity pricing
The price is based on 100 standard manuals, with 80 PDF pages (40 sheets), printed double-sided in full colour on Matt paper (0.1 mm / 115 g/m²), with a front and back cover sheet, transparent foil and White Plastic Binding, A4 format (210 × 297 mm). The price may increase for smaller quantities, different formats, paper types, page counts, bindings, cover options and additional specifications.
