Cover & logo
Identify front, back, spine where applicable, and any foil or impression placement. Send the logo files and the design version.
Review branded covers →Artwork preparation
A clear design handoff.
A clearer sample.
Prepare the cover, inside pages and any packaging as distinct parts of the project. The final technical setup should match the notebook size and binding you approve.
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First, identify the project
Keep the file and the physical specification together.
A useful artwork handoff names the notebook version as well as the design.
| Include | Why the factory needs it |
|---|---|
| Finished size and orientation | The dimensions describe the actual product. State units and whether the file represents a cover or an inner page. |
| Binding and page count | Sewn, spiral, saddle-stitched and glue-bound structures create different layout considerations. Say whether your count means pages or sheets. |
| Artwork version | Use a clear version identifier so that revisions are not confused with the approved production file. |
| Reference or physical sample | A reference explains colour, material or finish expectations that a screen image alone cannot prove. |
Separate the artwork tasks
Cover, interior and packaging each have their own role.
Supply the parts separately so that each can be checked against its production requirement.
Inside pages
State the page order, blank pages, ruled/dotted areas and any repeated or variable layouts. Explain what is printed on each side.
Check the notebook format →Packaging
Treat a sleeve, box, label or belly band as a separate item. Final dimensions depend on the approved notebook and packaging construction.
Plan the presentation →Artwork on finished notebooks
What printed artwork looks like on the product.
Examples from our case library and finish close-ups. Your files, colours and finishes are checked on the sample before production.
Covers and interiors
Finishes
Confirm, do not assume
Technical margins belong to the actual job.
Ask for the final production setup after the structure is selected.
How much bleed should I add?
The required bleed and safe area should be confirmed for the actual cover, interior and packing item. This guide does not prescribe one universal bleed value.
What happens near the binding?
Allow the agreed binding margin or spiral punch area, and review spine artwork where the structure has a spine. Confirm the measurement against the selected size and sample.
Which file type should I send?
Send a file the factory can review and retain your source artwork. Accepted production formats, fonts, colour handling and resolution should be confirmed for the project.
Can a screen proof replace a sample?
A digital proof helps confirm layout and version. Paper, binding, colour and surface finish may still need a physical sample before approval.
Send the artwork version and notebook brief.
Tell us the format, quantity, artwork, destination and required arrival date. MOQ, sample costs and shipping are confirmed for your project.