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Annual report printed and bound by COPYMAGE: the guarantee of a professional result
At the end of the calendar or fiscal year, most companies prepare a financial statement or a business report. This report, which is intended to be sent to the company's shareholders and employees, contains a great deal of information about the company and is crucial. At COPYMAGE, we put all our know-how at your disposal to enable you to obtain an optimal result quickly and cost-effectively.
At the end of the calendar or fiscal year, most companies prepare a financial statement or a business report. This report, which is intended to be sent to the company's shareholders and employees, contains a great deal of information about the company and is crucial. At COPYMAGE, we put all our know-how at your disposal to enable you to obtain an optimal result quickly and cost-effectively.
- A5, A4 or custom sizes
- Spiral binding or glued square back
- High-end rendering
- Laminating available on cover
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File type recommended : PDF
Accepted files : pdf, word, excel, powerpoint, illustrator, indesign, photoshop, eps
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Accepted files
Files in PDF format (recommended), Microsoft Office (.doc, .pub, .ppt..), Adobe (.psd, .indd, .ai..), JPEG, PNG, etc...
Image resolution
300 dpi resolution recommended
Full page printing
To print full page (printing without white borders) : Prepare a file in the format of the finished document + 3 mm minimum bleed all around
Colorimetry
CMYK mode preferred (note that colours vary between screen display and print)
Safety zone
No text or important elements within 5 mm from the cut.
Typography
Minimum size: 5 points Remember to vectorise the fonts for Illustrator or InDesign files Illustrator or InDesign files (Menu Text > Vectorise).
INDESIGN SETTING
When creating your document, make sure you are in Print mode. Put 5 mm in Bleed (More Options Menu > Bleed).
When your document is finished, export it (File menu > Export) in Adobe PDF format (printing) by checking the box for Cuts (Cues and bleeds > Cuts)
PHOTOSHOP ADJUSTMENT
When creating your file, add 1cm (to get 5mm on each edge) to the final size of your document.
Then create markers (View menu > New marker) and enter the horizontal and vertical measurements in millimetres (mm).
The markers will allow you to see a preview of your document as it will look when finished. Be careful to respect a safety margin by not putting any important elements within 5 mm of the markers. To finish, save your document (File>Save as) in Adobe PDF format without changing any of the settings.
ILLUSTRATOR SETTING
Create your document in the format and add 5 mm of bleed (More Options menu > Bleed)
When your document is finished, export it (menu File > Export) in Adobe PDF format (printing) by checking the box for Cuts ( Cues and Bleeds > Cuts)
When we bind your document we will have to cut the paper. To make sure that we do not damage your printouts we recommend :
Document edge
Do not place elements such as text or logos within 3 mm of the edge of your finished document.
Binding side
On this side we recommend that you leave a 10 mm safety margin before placing your visual elements. For a perforated document (2 or 4 holes) we recommend 18 mm safety margin.
In the safety zone shown in turquoise in our illustrations you can place your elements wherever you want.
Depending on the number of pages in your document, you can choose different bindings.
COVER
To increase the quality of your bound document, you can choose to print the first page (the cover) on a different paper from the inner pages of the document.
Included for each binding is a single transparency on the front and a rigid back cover on the back.
It is possible to ask for the back to be printed and to replace the front transparency with a thick printed sheet.
METAL SPIRAL BINDING
From 2 to 300 sheets (600 pages)
Wire comb binding is the best value for money. It is a very strong and long-lasting binding. The metal ring structure allows the sheets to be turned without any constraint and allows the document to lie flat for a comfortable reading.
Format: A6 to A3
Capacity: 300 sheets 100g
Colours: Black - White - Silver - Blue - Red
Includes: Front transparent background and back rigid background
2 Front cover
3 Contents, inside pages
4 Back cover
5 Back cover
PLASTIC SPIRAL BINDING
From 2 to 420 sheets (840 pages)
The plastic spiral binding is a simple binding suitable for non-intensive use of a document. It is possible to add pages to the document afterwards.
This binding is widely used for dissertations or theses, as well as for student reports.
Professionals prefer a metal spiral binding.
Format: A6 to A3
Colours: Black - White - Blue - Red - Green
Includes: Front transparent background and back rigid background
2 Front cover
3 Contents, inside pages
4 Back cover
5 Back cover
SQUARE BACK BINDING (from 25 to 550 sheets)
Square Back Binding is a type of binding that gives a document a professional and elegant look. It is available in sizes from A6 to A4.
A perfect bound document consists of a cover that surrounds the inner sheets. Different thicknesses of paper are usually chosen for these elements.
The cover is made up of a single sheet and the edge must be included in the layout. This sheet holds your document together like a book and an edge must be provided.
To prepare your cover according to the thickness of your document. You can refer to the slice thickness calculation table opposite.
CUSTOMISING THE EDGE OF YOUR DOCUMENT
To personalise the edge of your document, for example by writing a title and adding a logo, you have three options:
1. You are familiar with design software
Using the table above, determine the thickness of your document and provide us with the files in the correct format.
2. If you are not familiar with design software but would like to create your slice yourself
Send us the files for the 1st and 4th covers, as well as the spine separately, and we will make the joint to create your glued square back cover. If you wish to have a 2nd and 3rd cover, we will include them at that time.
3. You want to have a simple title on your spine
Leave us a message with the title you would like to have.
Minimum thickness to order your catalogue: 40 double-sided pages (20 sheets).
Maximum thickness: 6.5 cm.
To calculate the thickness of your catalogue which will also be the thickness of the edge in mm:
Number of paper sheets 100g x 0.1
Number of sheets of paper 115g x 0.1
Number of sheets of paper 135g x 0,12
Example for a 200-page double-sided catalogue(115g): 100 sheets x 0.1 = 10mm.
Minimum size of the edge to have text printed on it: 8 mm.
The value of printing the activity report at COPYMAGE
As mentioned above, a company's annual report is a file which contains a great deal of important important information and it is also an essential essential communication medium. For these reasons, it is best to opt for to print a company's annual report rather than sending it by email.
A printed financial statement can also be easily archived for later comparison with other years' statements, which is not necessarily easy if it is necessary to search for an old document among a large number of emails.
Printing a business report via a professional printing house allows you to save time and money but also to offer your employees, investors and partners a better quality report.
Thanks to the choice of papers and finishing options made possible by your COPYMAGE printer to apply when printing your company's annual report or financial statement, you can stand out and make a good impression by offering a high quality and very neat document.
Available formats and bindings for your financial report
The printing of a financial statement should have a large number of pages, particularly because it should be well spaced out in order to make it easy to read. For this reason, you cannot simply staple the pages of your business reports together. In order to achieve a professional result, we offer two types of bindings:
- The metal or plastic spiral bindingYou can choose the style of cover (laminated, thick cardboard or PVC, prestige cover, etc.) and which offers many advantages such as express printing in 4 hours or the possibility of a flat opening to improve reading comfort.
- The glued square back binding This binding is often used for catalogue printing: presented like a book, it offers the possibility of personalising the edge of the document and makes it possible to hold the pages better, even for thick reports. This binding is often used for catalogue printings.
The most commonly used format for printing business reports is A4 formatHowever, you can also choose one of the other formats available or have your report customised. When printed, your financial report can be oriented in portrait or landscape according to your needs. The formats available are :
- A4 format (29.7 x 21 cm)
- A5 format (21 x 14.8 cm)
- A6 format (14.8 x 10.5 cm)
- Customised format
If required, COPYMAGE also offers other types of binding, such asstapled brochuresfor other types of documents such asbook printingts.
Paper weights and finishes for annual report printing
To make your financial statement look more professional and easier to handle, we recommend that you choose a thicker weight350g for the cover.
As for the pages inside the document, here are the different papers we offer:
- 115g matte or glossysoft and resistant paper
- 135g matte or glossyslightly thicker than the first one
- 120g matte texturedslightly thicker than the first one and more premium thanks to the textured effect
For a professional and qualitative appearance of your financial report, you have the possibility to laminate the cover of your financial report. Laminating allows you to to add a touch of prestige to a document while protecting it. Here are the laminations available for printing business reports:
- Brilliant rendering which offers a better colour reproduction
- Matte finishideal for dark colours, which gives a more sober and elegant appearance
- Soft-touch effect or "peach skin" effect for a matte finish and a silky touch
Why do a financial review?
If the printing of a business report is not compulsory for all companies, it is strongly recommended to produce one in order to monitor the company's activity and ensure its good health.
More than a presentation brochure, a financial report allows you to compare the key figures for the past year with those for the nextIt also serves to reassure and galvanise a company's employees, shareholders and business partners, while sharing a vision of the company with them.
This report contains, among other things, the company's balance sheet and may also be accompanied by a CSR (environmental) report. By combining the printing of your CSR report, the printing of the balance sheet and the printing of the financial report in a single document, it becomes a real company's health booklet.
Frequently asked questions about printing activity reports
What type of binding should I choose for my annual report printing?
The spiral binding or perfect binding are both suitable for printing a business report, but they do not have the same advantages.
The spiral binders, available in metal or plasticSpiral binders, available in metal or plastic, are often used for course reports, dissertations or training guides. They are economical and practical, allowing the document to be read completely flat, which makes it more comfortable to read. With plastic spiral binding, additional sheets can be added if necessary.
However, they are less suitable for documents with a lot of pages and last less time if they are consulted a lot.
The glued binders offer a premium premium look to your financial report that is close to a bookstore book. Thanks to the PUR glue used for this type of binding the pages are unbreakableeven after many years. Although this type of binding is more expensive, it provides a very professional professional resultThis type of binding is more expensive, but the result is very professional and ideal for printing an annual report.
How to obtain a readable and impactful financial statement?
The problem often encountered with this type of document is the large amount of information presented, which sometimes makes the report dull and boring. In order to obtain a document that is pleasant to read but professional, the ideal is to the presentation and layout as much as possible and layout. For example, think about :
- Airing out paragraphs
- Incorporate images and graphics
- Choose simple, readable colours and fonts
- Add lighter elements such as testimonials or infographics
To add a modern touch to your annual report printing, you can incorporate QR codes on certain pages. When flashed with a smartphone camera, these codes will allow readers to access media content such as interviews, videos or testimonials.
How to prepare a file for printing?
In order for us to start printing an activity report, you will need to provide us with a document, ideally in PDF format. We check each file before printing, but here are some tips on how to best prepare for printing your company's annual report:
- Remember to allow for margins on the edges of the of the pages so that information is not obscured when the pages are pasted or punched
- Check that your images are in high quality (minimum 300dpi)
- The colours must be in CMYK format and not RGB for an equivalent rendering
- Feel free to check again that all pages are in the right order
If you have any doubts or questions about printing a business report or any of our other communication materials, you can contact our customer service by phone. Our advisors are located in our print shop and will be able to answer all your questions.
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