How do I send in a book or magazine job?
Start with the basics: final artwork, page count, trim size, paper choice if you have one, and the quantity needed. Use the enquiry form on our contact page and tell us whether the job is a book, magazine, catalogue or insert. If you are not sure about the format, we can advise on the best binding method and print process for the page count and use.
For Johannesburg clients in Industria, Sandton, Randburg, Roodepoort, Midrand and the East Rand, we can plan around tight handover dates and collection times. For publishers elsewhere in South Africa, we arrange delivery nationwide once packing is complete.
- Share your page count, size and quantity
- Include any binding or finishing requirements
- Let us know if you need colour proofing before press
What file checks are done before printing?
Every job goes through prepress checks before plate making or press setup. We look at bleed, image resolution, margins, font embedding, page order and colour builds. This helps prevent delays and avoids problems like text running too close to the trim or images printing soft.
If a file needs correction, we will flag it clearly so you know what must be changed. That is often quicker than learning about an issue after sheets have already been printed. For books and magazines with multiple contributors, one clean prepress round saves a lot of time later.
- Bleed and trim marks are checked
- Page sequence and section order are verified
- Colour-critical pages can be proofed before production
Which print method suits my publication?
Offset printing is usually the right choice for books, magazines and longer runs where consistent quality matters across many copies. It gives sharp text, controlled colour and good value at higher volumes. Flexo printing is used where the specification calls for a different production approach, especially for certain packaging and wrap applications linked to print work.
The best choice depends on your page count, paper type, run size and budget. A 48-page magazine with full colour inside pages may call for a different setup than a sewn paperback or a case bound title. We can help you match the method to the project instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all option.
- Offset suits most books and magazines
- Flexo is used for selected print applications
- Run size and paper stock affect the best method
What binding options are available?
We offer saddle stitching, perfect binding, case binding and section sewing. Saddle stitching works well for slim magazines, brochures and shorter publications. Perfect binding is common for paperback books, reports and thicker magazines. Case binding is used where a harder cover is needed, while section sewing gives a more durable finish for books that must open properly and hold up over time.
We also handle cover lamination, foil finishing and die cutting where the brief calls for extra presentation or a specific functional cut. If you are printing for libraries, schools, corporates or retail sale, the binding choice can affect how the publication feels in hand and how long it lasts in circulation.
- Saddle stitching for lighter page counts
- Perfect binding for paperback style books
- Case binding and section sewing for more durable titles
Can you help with colour accuracy and finishing?
Yes. Colour proofing is available when the content needs close attention, especially on covers, product pages, fashion spreads and branded material. We aim for a clean, repeatable result from proof to press sheet, using the file and stock specification supplied. This matters when a publication will be reprinted later or updated in stages.
Finishing can include lamination for protection, foil for emphasis, and die cutting where shape or reveal effects are required. On Gauteng jobs, humidity and handling during transport can affect the final look, so we pack carefully and plan the sequence from print through to dispatch. A neat finish should still look neat after transit, not just off the press.
How are jobs packed and delivered nationwide?
Once production is complete, the books or magazines are packed for dispatch according to quantity, destination and handling needs. We plan cartons, palletising and labelling so that publishers receive stock in usable batches rather than one loose delivery. That matters when a title is going to multiple branches, events or distribution points.
From our Industria base we serve Johannesburg Central, Sandton, Randburg, Roodepoort, Midrand, Pretoria and the East Rand, and we deliver across South Africa. If your distribution plan needs split drop-offs or staged delivery, tell us early so we can align packing and transport with your schedule.
- Cartons are labelled by title and quantity
- Delivery can be arranged nationwide
- Split deliveries can be planned in advance
