Spiral folder printing

How to customise your spiral folder printing

The personalisation of your spiral folder depends on several elements. Take the time to think about the shape of your document and the context in which you want to use it. Every detail counts in order to achieve a perfect finish, with the aim of offering you a high level of personalisation. Do not hesitate to call our advisors if you would like to receive assistance in finding the best solution for your needs.

The different formats for printing your spiral folder

The printing of a spiral folder can take many forms. Our print formats range from A3 (42 x 29.7 cm) to A6 (14.8 x 10.5 cm).

• The A4 format is the most classic. Similar to the magazine format, it offers sufficient space for content combining text and images.
• An A5 format (14.8x21cm) will offer the possibility of creating a bound notebook-type file, closer to the diary format. It can be used to create a welcome booklet that a new employee can easily put in his or her bag.
• An A3 size is suitable for a calendar. It can also be used for a book of artworks or photos.

There are alsotwo types of orientation available to you:

• French spiral (portrait): standard format, with your spiral on the longest edge of your document. The pages turn from right to left.
• The Italian (landscape) oriented spiral: spiral installed on the shorter edge. A suitable orientation for a book or portfolio with many visuals and graphics, which offers many layout possibilities.

The type of binding for your bound file printing

The printing of a spiral folder can be done in 2 ways: with a metal binding or with plastic rings.

Whichever solution you choose, it will be fast and economical and will allow perfect readability of the document. Its optimal flat opening capacity will facilitate reading and note-taking. For example, it will allow your clients or training participants to annotate their book during your oral presentation.

In addition, spiral binding is ideal for large quantities of paper. The amount you can include will depend on the thickness of the cover and the paper weight, but will allow you to bind up to 600 pages! Students know this and prefer them for printing their dissertations or university theses! They are fond of spiral binding and inexpensive plastic rings, and know that they can design quality documents at a lower cost.

In addition, the plastic spiral binder is available in several colours:

• Black
• White
• Blue
• Red

It can be easily reopened to add sheets without damaging your file. The plastic rings are handy in case you forget or make changes once the document is assembled!

The strength of the metal binder is its main advantage. You can also choose it in different colours (black, white, silver, blue, red) and use it for documents that will be used often or that have to last. For example, training materials, brochures or business reports. 

The paper weight for your bound file printing

The weight of the paper is important because it will influence the number of sheets, but also the quality of the rendering and the originality of your spiral folder. The heavier it is, the thicker the paper:

• A paper weight of 80g/m2 is the standard paper used for a typical training folder as it supports double-sided printing while remaining thin.
• The 90g weight ensures a better hold and is recommended for folders with fewer sheets to improve the quality of the presentation.

The quality of the paper is also important. Its opacity must be optimal when you want to print on both sides. You can also opt for different paper textures or colours for a more artistic look or recycled paper, which is more environmentally friendly.

Choose your covers for your folder printing! Transparent with a ribbed effect (raised stripes) to show a title or a visual on the front page, they will also protect your file.Choose a back cover with a weight of 350g for sufficient rigidity. COPYMAGE offers a range of colours to suit your needs (black, blue, red, white).

The advantages of using COPYMAGE to print a spiral folder

For COPYMAGE it is important to help you save time when printing and to simplify your life.

You can order your spiral folder printing online and pick it up in shop with click and collect or receive it directly at home with our delivery service. Express delivery is also possible for your urgent orders with a delivery time of 4 hours.

Choosing COPYMAGE also means having the opportunity to further personalise your printouts: select the type of paper for your pages inside, personalise your covers, and even choose the colour of the spiral bindings!

Finally, you can choose your finishing touches to obtain optimal quality and control the proper conduct of all stages of production. Before printing, our advisors systematically check your files free of charge to guarantee a result that meets your expectations.

A proof will allow you to check the pagination and the colour rendering of your file and to validate your prints yourself.

We will then put our state-of-the-art machinery and printers at your disposal to achieve professional quality prints. Do you print in large volumes? COPYMAGE offers you discounted rates!