Pagination
Count every side: page 1 is the front cover, the last page is the back cover. The total must be a multiple of 4 (8, 12, 16, 20…). Add blank pages if needed to reach the right count.
Supplying the pages
Supply one multi-page PDF with single pages in reading order (not printer’s spreads). Keep the same size and the same orientation on every page.
Margins and safety zone
Near the binding (the stapled centre fold), move text a little further in so it doesn’t get lost in the fold. Keep the bleed on the outer edges.
Check before you send
- Page count is a multiple of 4
- Page 1 = front cover, last page = back cover
- Multi-page PDF, pages in order
- Extra margin near the binding
Frequently asked questions
My brochure has 14 pages — is that possible?
The total must be a multiple of 4. Go to 12 or 16 pages, adding one or two blank pages if needed.
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