Explore Support Topics
Browse technical specifications, material comparisons, and production guidelines across key manufacturing areas.
Book Binding Types
Hardcover, PUR perfect binding, Smyth sewn, saddle stitch, children's board books, wire-o, and lay-flat mechanisms.
Explore Binding Guide →Paper & Materials
Gloss/matte coated art papers, woodfree offset, cream book paper, linen cloth, PU leather swatches, and GSM-to-thickness tables.
Explore Paper & Stocks →Finishing Options
Hot foil stamping, Spot UV, embossing, debossing, die-cutting, gilded edges, sprayed edges, and velvet soft-touch films.
Explore Finishing Guide →File Setup & Templates
PDF/X-4 export presets, 3mm bleed rules, spine width formulas, CMYK separation, and 13 downloadable book dielines.
Explore File Setup & Dielines →Proofing & Samples
Digital PDF proofs vs. physical hard-copy press proofs, RGB to CMYK color conversion, sample pack policies, and cost credits.
Explore Proofing Policies →Order Process & Lead Times
Production milestones, 12–24h quotation turnaround, standard manufacturing schedules, payment terms, and NDA protections.
Explore Order Lifecycle →Shipping & Delivery
Door-to-door transit timelines across major global destinations, 5-ply export packaging, and DDP customs clearance.
Explore Shipping & Logistics →Industry Guidelines & Solutions
Tailored manufacturing specifications, real-world export case studies, and compliance guidelines across 9 commercial publishing sectors.
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Details Needed for a Fast Quote
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Define the Book Format & Specs
Trim size, page count, binding style (hardcover, paperback, board book), and target volume (MOQ 200+).
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Choose Papers & Cover Embellishments
Select interior paper weight (e.g. 128gsm coated art paper), spine thickness, and cover finishes (foil, deboss, Spot UV).
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Prepare & Verify Prepress Artwork
Provide CMYK 300 DPI PDF files with 3mm outer bleed. Our team runs automated and manual preflight checks.
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Approve Proof & Launch Mass Printing
Review digital PDF proofs or request physical pre-production sample books before Heidelberg multi-color offset runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers to common questions about book printing orders, file preparation, proofing, turnaround schedules, and international delivery.
Our standard production MOQ is 200 copies for all custom book and printed products. Because offset press setup (CTP plates, machine calibration, and folding dies) involves fixed initial costs, larger production quantities generally result in lower unit costs.
We recommend exporting single-page composite Print-Ready PDF files (PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-4 standard) in CMYK mode at 300+ DPI. All files require a standard 3 mm (0.125") outer bleed on all four edges, with critical text kept at least 5 mm inside the trim line.
A digital PDF proof verifies layout, pagination, text, and dieline alignments on screen. A physical press proof is an actual 1:1 custom-printed sample book made with your specified paper stocks and finishes. Tooling and sampling fees are 100% credited against your final bulk order invoice.
Standard mass production turnaround is 8–12 business days for paperbacks and 12–16 business days for casebound hardcovers after proof approval. Payment terms are 30%–50% deposit upon proof sign-off, with the balance settled upon final QC photo/video approval before dispatch.
Yes! Under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms, Xinyi manages factory dispatch, China export declaration, international sea/air freight, destination port customs clearance, payment of all duties/taxes, and final truck delivery directly to your door.