Catalog Printing

A catalog is the ultimate showcase of your company’s products. Whether you issue it annually or several times a year, it’s a chance to show your offerings at their best. Most catalogs contain graphics or photographs. It’s vital to have clear, sharp images and readable text in your catalog. We have decades of experience printing catalogs for businesses of all sizes. Count on us for fast, reliable catalog printing. We’ll make your showpiece stand out with beautifully printed pages on your choice of paper.

Graphic Design Service

Catalogs are a key marketing tool. According to studies by the U.S. Postal Service, they influence more buying decisions than websites and TV ads. The average person spends 15 minutes reading an attractive catalog. Is your catalog ready to make that kind of impact? Make sure it stays out of the trash and in buyers’ hands. Our designers can help you create catalogs your customers can’t wait to read.

Available Catalog Paper or Stock

70 lb Offset Opaque
100 lb Gloss Text
60 lb Offset

Available Coatings:

(Not available on all paper or stock)
Gloss Aqueous

Available Catalog Cover Paper or Stock

100 lb Gloss Cover
9pt C2S Cardstock

Available Cover Coatings:

(Not available on all cover paper or stock)
High Gloss UV
High Gloss UV on ONE SIDE
Gloss Aqueous

Options Available for Catalogs

Banding
Binding
Digital Proof
Hole Drilling
Shrink Wrapping
Wafer Seal

We do tons of catalog printing, and we have streamlined the process to make it as easy as possible. Just download the catalog template for the size and application format you need, create your artwork, and upload your design to print.

Catalog Specifications

If you are doing a custom size or do not see a template in the application you are using, please be sure to use the following specifications to design your catalog.

How to Save Your Files for Booklets

To ensure the best print results for booklet products, follow these file setup guidelines when preparing your artwork:

File Setup Checklist

Resolution: 300 dpi
Bleed: 1/8 inch (.125 inch) on all sides
Color Mode: CMYK
File Format: PDF (Press Quality with fonts embedded or outlined)

Important Notes

• Submit files as single pages in reading order (Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, etc.)
• Do not submit printer spreads unless specifically requested
• If using InDesign facing pages, export as "Pages" not "Spreads"
• Extend background artwork .125 inch past trim on all sides
• Keep important text at least .25 inch inside the trim edge

How to Export a Press-Quality PDF

InDesign

File > Export
Choose Adobe PDF (Print)
Select preset: Press Quality
Under General: Select "Pages" (not "Spreads")
Under Marks and Bleeds: Check Use Document Bleed Settings (.125 inch)
Click Export

Illustrator / Photoshop

File > Save As or Export
Choose Adobe PDF
Select Press Quality preset
Confirm bleed is set to .125 inch
Click Save

Why This Matters

Booklets must be imposed correctly for folding and binding. Providing pages in reading order allows us to prepare the layout properly and prevents pagination errors. Call 877-613-1913 if you need help setting it up.

Catalog Template Download

Using our catalog template is simple. Just download the size and application format you need, create your artwork, and upload your design to print.