Trim sizes
Trim size/finish size in printing refers to the page size.
MCRL is an offset printer which means we use sheet-fed presses. Our machines use pre-cut sheets of paper, called parent sheets, that are fed through the printing press one sheet at a time.
This type of printing is best for short or mid-range runs (300 to 10,000 units). The offset printing process allows us more flexibility than Print On Demand in terms of book trims/sizes.
A few pros and cons of offset printing:
Pros of offset printing:
- Highest quality printing
- Wide range of specialty options
- Low per-unit costs
Cons of offset printing:
- High setup costs
- 300 minimum order quantity (MOQ)
Trim size is usually measured in width by height.
The most popular trim sizes of Journals and Planners are:
- 6 x 9
- 7 x 10 (most economical)
- 8.5 x 10
- 8.5 x 11 (most economical)
More economical and industry standard book trim sizes can be found here.
