Smyth Sewn Binding: Bleeds: need full bleed on head, front and foot and image should extend all the way to trim at back. Gutter margin: 5/8” gutter margin recommended. Spreads that crossover: Spreads may crossover without needing any adjustments to them.
Side Sewn/Side Stitched: Bleeds: need full bleed on head, front and foot and image should extend all the way to trim at back. Gutter margin: 1” gutter margin recommended. Spreads that crossover: 1/4” image needs pulled to the foredge for spreads.
Saddle-Stitch Binding: Bleeds: need full bleed on head, front and foot and image should extend all the way to trim at back. Gutter margin: 1/4” gutter margin recommended. Spreads that crossover: Spreads may crossover without needing any adjustments to them.
Patent/Classic-perf notch/adhesive bind: Bleeds: need full bleed on head, front and foot and image should extend all the way to trim. Gutter margin: 5/8” gutter margin recommended. Spreads that crossover: 3/32”for classic and perf notch and 1/16” for adhesive image needs pulled to the foredge for spreads.
PUR-Lay Flat Binding: Bleeds: need full bleed on all 4 sides. Files from InDesign need to be set-up in Single page mode instead of Facing pages to ensure there are full bleeds on all four sides. This will also ensure that there is no crossover from a facing page at the gutter. Gutter margin: 5/8” gutter margin recommended. Spreads that crossover: Spreads may crossover without needing any adjustments to them.
Repkovers: This type of cover always uses PUR adhesive. The artwork on the IFC or IBC must be cropped 9/16 inches from the backbone for the adhesive tape. For critical type or image that is intended to print on the IFC and IBC, the Repcover safety margin is 7/8 inches from the backbone.
Mechanical Binding: (which includes spiral, wire, plastic comb, ring binders and in general any binding with holes in it and is held together through various mechanical methods) Bleeds: need full bleed on all 4 sides. Files from InDesign need to be setup in Single page mode instead of Facing pages to ensure there are full bleeds on all four sides. This will also ensure that there is no crossover from a facing page at the gutter. Gutter margin: 11/16” gutter margin recommended. Spreads that crossover: Spreads may crossover without needing any adjustments to them.
Deckle Edge or Rough Front Binding: Bleeds: No bleeds are allowed on the foredge. Gutter margin: 5/8” gutter margin recommended. Spreads that crossover: 3/32” for classic and perf notch and 1/16” for adhesive image needs pulled to the foredge for spreads.