Custom Notebook Printing
At QinPrinting, we provide affordable, high-quality notebook printing for businesses, brands, and marketing campaigns. Whether you need custom notebooks for corporate gifts, promotional giveaways, retail sales, or branded merchandise, we make it easy to create your ideal product.
Choose your preferred size, paper type, and cover style — and add your company logo or unique artwork for a professional look. With nearly 30 years of experience and excellent customer support, QinPrinting is your trusted partner for bulk custom notebook printing at unbeatable prices.
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Notebook Paper Options
Since notebooks are mainly used for writing, we recommend choosing uncoated paper for the inside pages. Uncoated paper has a smooth but non-glossy surface that makes it easy to write on with pens or pencils without smudging. It also gives a natural, elegant look to your notes and sketches.
| GSM / lb | Uncoated Paper Thickness |
|---|---|
| 80 gsm / 54 lb Text | 0.097 mm |
| 100 gsm / 68 lb Text | 0.118 mm |
| 120 gsm / 81 lb Text | 0.140 mm |
| 140 gsm / 95 lb Text | 0.160 mm |
| 160 gsm / 108 lb Text | 0.183 mm |
| 180 gsm / 122 lb Text | 0.200 mm |
If you’re creating a notebook with colorful cover artwork or a more premium look, you can choose coated paper — either gloss or matte — for the cover. Coated papers bring out vibrant colors and sharp details, making your design stand out.
| GSM / LB | Gloss Art Paper Thickness | Matte Art Paper Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| 128 gsm / 86 lb Text | 0.105 mm | 0.110 mm |
| 157 gsm / 106 lb Text | 0.136 mm | 0.140 mm |
| 200 gsm / 135 lb Text | 0.178 mm | 0.200 mm |
| 250 gsm / 92 lb Cover | 0.225 mm | 0.250 mm |
| 300 gsm / 111 lb Cover | 0.270 mm | 0.285 mm |
| 350 gsm / 129 lb Cover | 0.410 mm | - |
More Specialty Paper Options
For a more unique or branded look, we also offer a wide range of specialty papers perfect for notebook covers or inserts:
Adds a tactile, elegant touch, great for premium business notebooks.
A semi-transparent option ideal for creative title pages or overlays.
Environmentally friendly and responsibly sourced for sustainable notebook production.
Gives your cover a dazzling, reflective effect to make your design pop.
Faux Leather and Cloth Cover Options
For hardcover notebooks, you can elevate your design with our wide selection of cloth and leather cover materials. These premium options add a luxurious texture and professional appearance, perfect for executive gifts, corporate branding, or high-end stationery lines.
Faux Leather Options
Cloth Options
Whether you prefer the classic charm of fabric or the sleek feel of leather, our hardcover options help you create a notebook that truly stands out.
Notebook Binding Options
The binding you choose depends on your notebook’s purpose, page count, and budget. At QinPrinting, we offer several durable and professional options to fit your needs.
Also known as paperback binding. Pages are glued and sewn into a flexible cover, offering a sleek, budget-friendly option for softcover notebooks.
Pages are stitched along the fold with visible thread for a handmade, artistic look — great for design or boutique-style notebooks.
A simple and cost-effective method that uses staples along the fold. Best suited for thinner notebooks, brochures, or small journals up to around 64 pages.
Ideal for premium or gift notebooks. Interior pages are sewn and glued into a hard case covered with printed paper, cloth, or leather. Add embossed or foil-stamped titles for a luxury touch.
A practical and professional choice for office and academic notebooks. Double metal coils allow the book to open flat and turn pages smoothly.
Uses a single plastic coil that lets pages rotate 360° — perfect for sketchbooks, planners, or everyday use.
If you’re unsure which binding suits your project best, our team will be happy to recommend the most suitable option.
Finish Options
You can also enhance your notebook with a range of special finishes, such as a glossy or matte lamination, varnishing, soft touch lamination, spot UV. If the cover is fabric or leatherette, we can also offer debossing and metallic foil stamping.
Shiny and reflective, perfect for vibrant graphics and photos.
Glossy highlights on specific areas for a striking contrast.
Smooth and non-reflective for a simple yet professional design.
Similar to matte lamination, but the resulting surface has a delightful, almost velvet feel.
A glossy finish applied to specific areas for a bold and distinct look.
Metallic or pigmented foil for a shiny, eye-catching effect.
Raised designs for added texture and elegance.
A recessed design that creates a tactile impression on the cover, adding texture and sophistication.
Thin metallic foil—usually gold, silver, or bronze—is applied to the trimmed edges of your book's pages.
Custom patterns and images are sprayed on the edges for a truly unique appearance.
Print your design on a special paper that reflects light in a rainbow-like pattern.
Wrap your book in a durable synthetic leather material.
Cover your book with woven linen or cotton fabric .
Uses a custom-made metal die to cut paper into specific shapes.
A row of small holes that makes it easy to tear off part of the paper.
A built-in tape that allows the paper to be opened easily and cleanly by pulling along the strip.
More Optional Extras
If you want to make your notebooks extra special, besides the cover finishes, why not choose rounded corners, add tab dividers inside the book, include a handy pocket in the cover, a ribbon place marker, and elasticized closure band or an eye-catching sticker? Or anything else you can think of, just ask. If it can be done, we’ll do it!
We’re always happy to discuss new formats or unusual specifications. If you don’t see what you’re looking for above, get in touch. Our team will be glad to help.
Why Choose Our Custom Notebook Services?
With nearly 30 years of experience, QinPrinting is your trusted partner for high-quality, affordable, and eco-conscious custom notebook printing.
Choose any size, paper, cover, and binding with your logo or artwork.
Factory-direct printing for the best value on bulk orders.
Sharp printing, smooth paper, and durable finishes.
Fast response, free file checking, and on-time delivery.
FSC-certified available for sustainable notebook production.
FAQs
What is the MOQ for notebook printing?
The minimum order quantity is 100 copies.
Can I include both color illustrations and black-and-white pages?
Yes, both color illustrations and black-and-white pages will be printed using full-color (4-color) printing. This ensures that the black-and-white pages will have crisp, sharp details while the color illustrations will pop with vibrant colors.
What paper options are available for my notebook?
We recommend using uncoated paper for coloring books as it allows for easy coloring with crayons, pencils, or markers.
What are the popular notebook sizes?
We can print your notebook in any size or format you would like, but to help you, here’s a quick list of the most popular sizes our customers ask for and their customers prefer:
- Letter: 8.5″ x 11.0″
- Half-Letter: 5.5″ x 8.5″
- A5: 5.8″ x 8.2″
- Personal: 7″ x 6.7″
- Medium Size: 7.0″ x 9.0″
While it often makes good business sense to follow standard sizes as they are already known to meet customer expectations and needs, innovation can also work. As we can customize your notebooks, why not think about a bumper-sized notebook or a miniature one? The choice is yours!
How long will it take to print my notebook?
The paperback notebook printing process typically takes 5-10 business days and the hardcover notebook printing process typically takes about 2 to 3 weeks depending on the complexity of your project. If you have a tight deadline, please let us know, and we will try to accommodate your schedule.
How do I prepare my files for printing?
Please submit your artwork and layout in high-resolution PDF format including 3 mm bleed with all fonts embedded.
Can I print a notebook with a spiral or wire binding?
Yes, we offer spiral and wire binding options for easy page turning and to allow the book to lay flat for writing.
Can I order a proof before printing the entire run?
Yes, we offer proofing services so you can review the final product before we proceed with the full print run. This ensures everything is to your satisfaction.
Can I customize the cover of my notebook?
Absolutely! You can choose from a variety of cover options, including softcover and hardcover, as well as finishes like matte or gloss lamination.
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As a first-time children’s author, this whole process has been nothing short of hurdles. So, the stressors of having my book made overseas were valid. But Nelson always reassured me that everything was going to work out, and they would deliver quality books. Qin Printing did just that and more!!! Nelson patiently walked me through the entire process. He answered my endless questions with kindness. We had multiple Zoom meetings and sometimes at the last minute. Nelson followed up when my books were shipped to keep me updated on its arrival. Also, he followed up to make sure that I was satisfied with the quality of the books. I worked with Nelson from February until August because there were serious delays on my end with preparing my book to be printed. Once again, Nelson’s awesome personality was always encouraging, especially at times when I needed it the most.
When the books arrived, I couldn’t stop SMILING!! All of the hurdles were worth seeing something that I had been working on for 8 years. More importantly, the feedback that I have received from others about the quality of the books has been very comforting. I can confidently present my book When I Grow Up Adventures: Feelings Matter to others without pause. I’m so THANKFUL that I was able to do business with this company. Without hesitation, I will continue to do business with them.
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If you’re ready to take advantage of our custom notebook printing and binding services at unbeatable prices — we should talk. Get in touch today to chat through your needs or to ask for a no-obligation quote. We can’t wait to help you make your next batch of bestselling notebooks!
