How to Print & Bind at Home

Set your printer to these settings:

• Range: Pages 2 to End
• Order: Reverse
• Mode: Duplex (Double-sided)
• Edge: Long-Edge
• Position: Center on Page

You can use legal (8.5x14) paper for A5 books which should work in most printers. For larger books use 19x13 paper. Ideally use short-grain paper to prevent the spine from curling or cracking. Center cover on page.

Carefully trim the cover using a box cutter and a metal ruler for a straight, clean edge.

Score the spine edges using a bone tool and ruler to ensure professional, crisp folds.

Use the exterior of your printed cover as a guide to trim your interior book block stack.

Cut and apply a glue strip, align the block inside the cover, and insert into a thermal binding machine.

Trim the three open sides using the golden triangles as guides. Keep the spine on the outside of the cutter blade. You now have a completed book!