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Newsletter Printing
Keep your audience informed and inspired with professionally printed newsletters from QinPrinting. Whether for your business, club, or school, newsletters are perfect for sharing updates, promoting your brand, and connecting with your audience. With 25+ years of experience, advanced technology, and personalized service, we’ll help you create newsletters that make an impact—at prices to fit your budget.
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Common Newsletter Sizes
Because we use the latest offset printing technology, we can print any size of newsletter you want, but remember that custom prints may cost more than standard sizes because of the extra prepress work and setup involved.
The standard sizes for most newsletters are 8.5″ by 11″ and 5.5″ by 8.5″ (about 210 mm x 297 mm and 148 mm x 210 mm). From a practical viewpoint, it’s a good idea to use these formats. They’re already established, inexpensive, ideal for mailing, and reduce set-up time, so we can get them to you—or your recipients–sooner. But a larger 7.3″ by 11″ tabloid size newsletter, or even a landscape rather than portrait orientation could be an option if you need your newsletter to stand out. In short, if you want it, we’ll print it!
Newsletter Paper Options
While most newsletters contain both images and text, the trend in contemporary design is toward more photography and less text. In most cases, you’ll need to pick a paper that gives sharp photo reproduction and clear text. We recommend gloss or matte text paper for vibrant, faithful color, perfect contrast, and fine detail. If you want an eco-friendly, natural look and a writing-friendly surface, consider uncoated paper for your newsletter.
Paperback Cover Paper
- 200 gsm / 74 lb gloss cover paper
- 250 gsm / 92 lb gloss cover paper
- 300 gsm / 111 lb gloss cover paper
- 350 gsm / 129 lb gloss cover paper
- 200 gsm / 74 lb matte cover paper
- 250 gsm / 92 lb matte cover paper
- 300 gsm / 111 lb matte cover paper
Interior Paper
- 80 gsm / 54 lb coated text paper
- 105 gsm / 71 lb coated text paper
- 128 gsm / 86 lb coated text paper
- 157 gsm / 106 lb coated text paper
- 200 gsm / 135 lb coated text paper
- 80 gsm / 54 lb uncoated text paper
- 100 gsm / 68 lb uncoated text paper
- 120 gsm / 81 lb uncoated text paper
Generally, we make newsletter covers from heavier, gloss cover paper. But to keep costs down, you can use the same paper throughout. We call this, “self-covering”. Saddle-stitched binding is ideal for shorter newsletters, or perfect binding is a good choice for longer newsletters. These are the most popular options for newsletters as they’re attractive, affordable, durable, easy to store and inexpensive to mail out.
Newsletter Folding & Binding Options
When deciding on the best binding method for your newsletter, consider factors such as page count, content type, and budget. Here are the main binding options:
Folding Options
Half-Fold
A single sheet folded in half, creating a 4-page newsletter. It's ideal for short and simple newsletters.
Tri-Fold
The paper is folded into three sections, forming six panels. This is commonly used for compact newsletters and flyers.
Z-Fold
The paper is folded in a zigzag pattern, creating a "Z" shape. It's used for newsletters with a segmented layout.
These folding methods are ideal for shorter newsletters with fewer pages. For newsletters with more pages or those requiring more durability, binding becomes necessary.
Binding Options
Binding plays a key role in determining your newsletter’s final look and feel. The choice depends on the page count, content, and budget.
- Best for: Newsletters with up to 48 pages (up to 64 pages if divisible by 4).
- How it works: Pages are folded and stacked, then stapled along the spine. The cover is often made from glossy art paper for added visual appeal.
- Pros: Affordable, quick to produce, and ideal for smaller newsletters with minimal content.
- Cons: Limited to page counts divisible by 4, and may not be suitable for thicker newsletters or those with high-quality imagery.
- Recommendation: Best for newsletters with 48 pages or fewer.
- Best for: Newsletters with 48 or more pages, or those containing high-quality artwork and photography.
- How it works: Pages are collated into a block, glued together at the spine, and then attached to a heavier cover made of card stock or art paper.
- Pros: Gives a polished, professional appearance and is ideal for newsletters that resemble books or magazines. It works well for newsletters with full-color images or thicker paper.
- Cons: More expensive than saddle stitching, especially if using thicker paper or high-quality print.
- Recommendation: Best for newsletters that require a professional finish or have a larger page count.
If you’re on a tight budget, self-covering your newsletter and using saddle stitch binding can keep costs down. For more professional newsletters that include photography, artwork, or a higher page count, perfect binding might be a more cost-effective choice in the long run, despite the higher initial cost.
Ultimately, the right binding method depends on your newsletter’s page count, content, and overall design goals.
Newsletter Dispatch and Delivery Services
Did you know that we can do more than just print your newsletter? On request, we also offer a comprehensive mailing service to handle the timely dispatch and delivery of your newsletters to wherever you want them to go! Using this service saves you time and costs in having the newsletters delivered to your storage facility and then sending them on to your recipients. Why do that when we can deliver them for you as soon as they’re printed?
After you have approved the proof, the fastest standard delivery time which we can guarantee is 72 hours. If you have an urgent order, contact us and we’ll pull out all the stops to get your newsletters where they need to be bang on time.
QinPrinting Rated Excellent for Newsletter Printing
From start to finish, Jane was incredibly informative and helpful.
Also great communication.
My books arrived, and are beautiful!
Jane was prompt and had GREAT attention to detail were exceptional. Most of my emails were answered within 24 hours, and Jane went above and beyond by sending pictures, samples, and clear explanations to help me understand all the technical aspects of book printing. She even reviewed my proofs thoroughly and pointed out a few important adjustments I needed to make to my PDF files.
Shipping was faster than expected, and when I compared the final copies from Qin Printing with those from IngramSpark, Qin’s quality was far superior. The materials looked more polished; paper is higher quality, and the print was crisper. Each book was carefully wrapped.
I ended up saving 75% of my printing budget, and communicating in English was no issue at all. It felt like Jane cared about the project as much as I did. I can’t recommend her and Qin Printing enough. Thank you so much for helping bring my book to life!
FAQs
To obtain an estimate of the cost of printing your journal, check out the at-a-glance price charts.
Bi-Folding Newsletter Printing Price Chart
| Quantity | 1000pcs | 2500pcs | 5000pcs | 7500pcs | 10000pcs | 20000pcs | 30000pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5″ x 8.5″ | $0.135 each $135 total | $0.066 each $165 total | $0.047 each $233 total | $0.038 each $287 total | $0.034 each $337 total | $0.026 each $514 total | $0.024 each $705 total |
| 8.5″ x 11″ | $0.130 each $130 total | $0.069 each $172 total | $0.054 each $268 total | $0.044 each $333 total | $0.040 each $402 total | $0.032 each $635 total | $0.031 each $927 total |
| 8.5″ x 14″ | $0.137 each $137 total | $0.084 each $210 total | $0.067 each $334 total | $0.058 each $434 total | $0.054 each $535 total | $0.047 each $944 total | $0.046 each $1,390 total |
| 11″ x 17″ | $0.146 each $146 total | $0.093 each $232 total | $0.076 each $378 total | $0.066 each $498 total | $0.062 each $618 total | $0.055 each $1,099 total | $0.054 each $1,622 total |
- 128 gsm / 87 lb coated text paper, gloss lamination on the outside, full color printing
- Please note that all prices are EXW our facility and do not include shipping costs.
Saddle Stitch Newsletter Printing Price Chart (8.5″ x 11″)
| Quantity | 100pcs | 500pcs | 1000pcs | 2000pcs | 5000pcs | 10000pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16pp + 4pp | $2.01 each $201 total | $0.55 each $274 total | $0.33 each $334 total | $0.24 each $488 total | $0.20 each $986 total | $0.18 each $1,789 total |
| 32pp + 4pp | $2.99 each $299 total | $0.82 each $411 total | $0.51 each $512 total | $0.37 each $748 total | $0.30 each $1,500 total | $0.28 each $2,753 total |
| 40pp + 4pp | $3.53 each $353 total | $0.98 each $488 total | $0.62 each $617 total | $0.45 each $893 total | $0.36 each $1,789 total | $0.32 each $3,235 total |
- Cover: 200 gsm / 74 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination
- Interior: 80 gsm / 54 lb coated text paper, full color printing
- Please note that all prices are EXW our facility and do not include shipping costs.
Paperback Newsletter Printing Price Chart (8.5″ x 11″)
| Quantity | 100pcs | 500pcs | 1000pcs | 2000pcs | 5000pcs | 10000pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64pp + 4pp | $5.40 each $540 total | $1.53 each $763 total | $0.97 each $970 total | $0.73 each $1,469 total | $0.62 each $3,079 total | $0.58 each $5,755 total |
| 80pp + 4pp | $6.42 each $642 total | $1.82 each $911 total | $1.17 each $1,169 total | $0.89 each $1,774 total | $0.74 each $3,709 total | $0.69 each $6,947 total |
| 96pp + 4pp | $7.44 each $744 total | $2.12 each $1,059 total | $1.37 each $1,369 total | $1.04 each $2,078 total | $0.87 each $4,366 total | $0.82 each $8,167 total |
- Cover: 250 gsm / 92 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination
- Interior: 105 gsm / 71 lb coated text paper, full color printing
- Please note that all prices are EXW our facility and do not include shipping costs.
Feel free to share your artwork with us through email, Sprend, or WeTransfer to [email protected]. Or send us a share link via Dropbox or Google Drive.
No. Website images are generally low resolution. For high-quality newsletter printing, images or photos should be at least 300 dpi to ensure clear, crisp results.
For printing purposes, we require artwork in high-resolution PDF format, which includes 0.125 inches / 3 mm bleed.
Offset printing uses the CMYK color space.
You can get acquainted with our quality, products, and paper stocks by ordering a sample pack from here.
Let's Talk!
Whatever your organization, readership, or distribution, if you want to print a newsletter with a company that really cares and will help you make a first-class publication without breaking the bank, 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 newsletter into a great success!
