Start the booklet wizard
Booklets have lots of variables — Printcore breaks the quote into a guided wizard so you can't miss anything.
What to do
Click + New Booklet Quote. The wizard opens at step 1.
Why it matters
Quoting a booklet from scratch is fiddly: trim size, page count, paper, binding. The wizard removes the math.
Set trim size and page count
Pick a finished size (or enter a custom one) and how many pages — including blanks.
What to do
Choose trim size (e.g. 8.5×11) and enter the page count. Multiples of 4 are required for saddle-stitch.
Why it matters
Page count drives almost every downstream cost. Getting it right here saves redoing the quote.
Pick the cover stock
Heavier weight, coated or uncoated. Cover stock is usually different from interior.
What to do
Choose your cover paper from the list. Common picks (100lb gloss cover, 80lb matte cover) are at the top.
Why it matters
The cover sets the perceived quality. The wizard nudges you toward the most common practical choices.
Pick the interior pages
Lighter stock for interior pages. Match coating (gloss / matte) to the cover or contrast intentionally.
What to do
Pick interior paper. The wizard remembers your last choice for each customer.
Why it matters
Mixing coatings is fine for design reasons but can confuse the press operator. The wizard flags unusual combos.
Choose the binding
Saddle-stitch, perfect bind, spiral, wire-o — each has page count limits and different cost curves.
What to do
Pick the binding. The wizard hides options that won't physically work for your spec.
Why it matters
You can't perfect-bind 8 pages, and you can't saddle-stitch 200. The wizard prevents impossible combos.
Quantity and live cost
Set how many copies. The breakdown on the right updates with each change.
What to do
Adjust quantity until you find the price point that works. Save when you're happy.
Why it matters
You can compare cost at 100 vs 500 vs 1000 copies in seconds — useful for showing volume discounts to the customer.
Booklets are easy now 📖
You've covered the standard quoters. If you do channel letters, the next walkthrough is for you.