Spiral bound book printing is professional and affordable.
Order spiral bound printing for durable, long-lasting booklets.
Spiral bound book printing offers the best balance of low price, longevity and professionalism. This makes spiral binding (also called coil binding) the most popular option for a wide range of bound presentations. It's the preferred choice for printing training books, custom planners, workbooks, cookbooks, and much more.
Why print spiral bound books?
Customers print spiral bound books for several key reasons:
- Spiral bound printing is the most durable and inexpensive binding option.
- Pages flip around 360° and lay flat — convenient and user-friendly for professional and educational uses.
- Coil binding offers the most customization options, including plastic covers, tab dividers, lamination, and waterproof paper options.
Spiral binding provides versatile, on-the-job flexibility.
Spiral binding uses a strong, flexible plastic coil, making spiral bound books ideal for materials that need to withstand rough handling and frequent use. If your printed materials will be used for months or years at a time, order coil bound books for the longest shelf life.
All these factors make spiral bound book printing the go-to option for the best overall user experience and product value. When you need high-quality books that look great and withstand years of heavy use, spiral binding is the clear choice.
Having trouble choosing between Spiral and Wire-o Binding? Learn more here:
Spiral vs. Wire-o Binding: Which is Better?
Coil binding colors, custom cover options and more.
Customize your coil bound books with dozens of paper and binding options to compliment your brand's image. Choose from our huge selection of paper stocks, plus colored coils, vinyl backings, poly covers, and pocket covers.
Custom Spiral Bound Book Features and Options:
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360° page turning + lay-flat reading
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Coil binding colors
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Long-lasting durability
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Printed tabs
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Page perforation
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Lamination and synthetic paper
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Vinyl pocket covers
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Clear, poly, vinyl + laminated covers
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Custom book sizes
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High page counts (up to 916 w/cover)
See Related Article: Custom Book Printing Ideas
How do you spiral bind a book?
- Book pages and covers are printed on high-quality digital presses.
- Oval holes are punched for binding with a mechanical die.
- The spiral bindings are inserted and wound through the books.
- Coils are cut and crimped as they come off the binding unit to keep the pages from unwinding.
Spiral bound books are ideal for a wide range of printed presentations:
- Training books
- Custom planners
- Technical manuals
- Workbooks
- Cookbooks
and much more.
Spiral Binding Videos
Watch our spiral book binding service in action:
"Your work is impeccable! I can't believe how beautiful my workbooks look and how quickly you did the job and mailed them to me! I'm a devoted customer!"Susie M. - CA
"Always quality products and quality customer service. We frequently get questions about who prints our manuals and they always comment on how nice they are.
Thanks for helping to make us look good."Shawn S. - VA
"I needed a less expensive way to print a huge training document and DocuCopies blew me away with the customer service and turnaround time. Will definitely use again! Thank you!"Rosey H. - NE
"I was pleased that the spiral-bound booklets came out perfectly. I was nervous about ordering bound books when I have always done the binding myself. But I'll have Docucopies do the entire job from now on. Nice work."JD S. - IL
"I wrote a 282 pg book and had no idea of how I was going to afford getting it printed up in some nice presentable form. Office Depot and all of the local printing shops wanted way too much money to accommodate my needs. Then as I was pretty much frustrated and ready just to give up, your website popped up on my phone internet screen. I thought that this was going to be " to good to be true", but then I sent an email of what I was hoping to get done and I got a quick response back. I even had this book scattered out in 9 different Word file document files, and your design department put it all together just as my instructions were given. You made everything work together perfect, and for a very affordable price. Then when I received my first shipment of spiral bound books, I was astonished at the finished project. I just couldn't believe how the whole process turned out so perfect! I have since then placed two more orders and have been able to get this Christian book distributed out in a way that I never dreamed it possible! Thank you so much in being the perfect resource in helping my ministry get the message of the Gospel out to many people all over the country! You guys are the BEST!!!"Kevin A. - LA
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Designing Your Spiral Bound Book
Spiral Book Binding Margin
For spiral bound booklets, the binding will go into the page approximately 0.28". We recommend at least a 0.5" binding margin. This will ensure you don't have any content that goes into or is too close to the binding. If you are worried how the margins on your book will look, we recommend requesting a digital proof.
Page Numbers
If your page numbers are all on the left or right side of the sheet, half of the pages will have the number on the binding edge. This makes navigating the content more difficult. We recommend you alternate your page numbers from left to right to keep them on the opposite side of the binding. Keeping them centered at the bottom of the page is also a good option.
Spiral Bound Book Print Templates
ZIP files contain templates in JPG, EPS and Illustrator formats.
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8.5" x 11"
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8.5" x 11" Landscape
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8.5" x 5.5"
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8.5" x 5.5" Landscape
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8.5" x 14" Landscape
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6" x 9"
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6" x 9" Landscape
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7" x 8.5"
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7" x 8.5" Landscape
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4.25" x 5.5"
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4.25" x 5.5" Landscape
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6.625" x 10.25"
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Spiral Bound Book Printing FAQ
What is spiral binding?
Spiral binding, also called coil binding, is a book binding method that uses a durable plastic coil threaded through holes along the edge of the pages. This allows pages to turn 360 degrees and lay completely flat, making it ideal for workbooks, manuals, planners, and other frequently used documents.
How many pages can a spiral bound book accommodate?
Spiral bound books can accommodate up to 916 pages, depending on the paper type and thickness. This maximum is based on lightweight 20/50# bond paper with heavy 80# cover stock. Thicker paper stocks will reduce the total page count. Our automated price calculator will alert you if your page count exceeds the maximum for your selected options.
Most spiral bound books for typical projects fall between 50 and 400 pages.
Is spiral binding better than wire-o binding?
Spiral binding is more durable and flexible than wire-o binding, making it better for long-term use and heavy handling. Spiral coils can bend without damage and allow pages to turn 360 degrees. Wire-o binding offers a more rigid, professional appearance but is more prone to bending or crushing. The best choice depends on whether durability or presentation is more important for your project.
What are spiral bound books best used for?
Spiral bound books are ideal for training manuals, workbooks, planners, cookbooks, and technical documents. Their lay-flat design and 360-degree page turning make them perfect for writing, referencing, and repeated use in professional or educational settings.
How long does spiral bound book printing take?
Most spiral bound book orders print and ship within 3 to 6 business days. Enter your job specs on the calculator, then enter your ZIP code at the bottom to see delivery options. Rush production and delivery services are available.
What sizes are available for spiral bound books?
Common spiral bound book sizes include 8.5x11, 6x9, 5.5x8.5, and 4.25x5.5. Custom sizes are also available, allowing you to create books tailored to your specific project needs.
Can I customize spiral bound books?
Yes, spiral bound books can be fully customized with different paper stocks, cover materials, coil colors, lamination, tabs, and other finishing options. These features allow you to create professional, branded books tailored to your specific use case.
How do I spiral bind a book?
Spiral binding books yourself requires a hole puncher, coil bindings, and a wire cutter/crimper. Unless you're only creating a couple books for informal, personal use, it doesn't make sense to try to spiral bind booklets yourself. Professional book printing companies can do it better, faster, and cheaper.
Spiral bound book printing is one of our specialties. Our services are optimized for professional quality, low prices and fast production. Most spiral bound books print and ship in 3-6 business days
Is spiral bound book printing affordable?
Spiral binding is one of the most affordable book binding options, second only to stapled booklets in most cases. It offers an excellent balance of low cost, durability, and usability, making it a popular choice for both small and large print runs.
The more books you order, the lower the price per book. Change the quantity to see how this affects the cost.
How much margin is needed for the spiral binding?
Spiral binding holes are punched about 0.28" from the edge of the page. It is recommended to leave at least a 0.5 inch margin on the binding side to ensure no important content is lost or obscured.
Can you print custom size coil bound books?
Yes we can. Simply choose the next standard size up for Finished Size, then click Need a Custom Size and enter your book dimensions to see pricing.
Will I receive a digital proof before you print my books?
In most cases, we do not automatically send a digital proof, so please request this in the notes if desired. We will send a link to your proof on our website, which displays it like a book — with the pages on the left and right and binding in the middle — so you can make sure everything looks correct with the sequencing and left-to-right orientation.
But there are some cases in which we must send a proof and receive approval before we can print:
- Files which are not JPG, PNG or PDF
- Any time you request file edits
- If we happen to notice something that doesn't look right
Can you mail spiral bound books?
Yes! Simply click Bulk Mailing on the order form and choose Mail in Padded Envelopes. Upload your mailing list with your print files at checkout. We will print and spiral bind each book, insert them individually in protective envelopes and mail them typically in 3-6 business days. The exact USPS service used will depend on each book's weight. Please note that this service may not include tracking information.
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