Retouching and binding

Since digital printing is shorter than four-color short-run printing, the cycle time is short and the total cost is low, so simple and inexpensive modifications are often required.
Some printing houses use simple binding methods suitable for digital printing, while others cooperate with other binding companies. Although some digital printers may include a wire binder for cutting, cutting, folding, and stapling, these jobs are often more efficiently processed by separate machines.
Preparations Before completing the entire archive design. You need to contact the printing house in advance and clearly list the way you will modify, fold, and staple. Some binding methods limit the separation spacing or the number of pages. It may need to change the design. In addition, you will need to provide a handout sample to ensure that your files are properly paged, cut, and bound.
Lamination In addition to binding, some digital printing plants also provide lamination, which is usually an expatriate service. The film can improve the rigidity and durability of the printed matter, but the high temperature at the time of the film may stain some toners. To achieve a high-quality highlight effect, the toner may be applied to a thin layer after printing or printing. Calendered.

Basic binding method for digital printing Comb binding A plastic insert wraps into a square hole in the paper, which can be removed for page reduction, page addition, and flattening on each page. Comb binding is quick and inexpensive, and it is suitable for unfinalized materials. Usually, the maximum thickness is no more than two inches. Spiral binding Spiral binding uses fine plastic or metal spirals, which is beautiful and light. The page can be opened and flattened, but it cannot be removed. This binding method is commonly used in textbooks or manuals, and the data thickness is not more than one inch. Loop binding The ring-shaped binding is stiffer than the spiral binding, but increases the data weight. The page can be flattened. If you need to ensure that pages are not lost during transport or during regular handling, this method is usually used. The data is about one inch thick. Splint binding The pegs were stapled by heat bonding the plastic nails to 100 million inch thick hard plastic sheets. The page cannot be flattened; one inch wide staple space is required on the page. The data can be up to two inches and the binding time may take two days. Spine binding Using a fabric or paper wrapped around the spine and gluing it quickly, beautifully, and durable is a relatively inexpensive bookbinding method. Suitable for many occasions. Pages cannot be flattened. The maximum number of pages is 120 pages and the minimum is 15 pages. Three-hole staple binding The three-hole nailing method is an ideal binding method for digital prints. Applicable to operation manuals, etc. need to be updated or added new information frequently. Digital printing can also be used for separating sheets and inserts. Since this binding is to be performed manually, a large amount of data may take more time. Saddle stitch binding Two or more saddle pins are hidden in the book, pinning the folds of the book. Pages must be made into a folded hand to ensure the correct order after completion of the book. For machines that can automatically print on both sides, four-page teardown can greatly reduce the printing time. Saddle stitching is simple, cheap and professional. Widely used for brochures, press releases, etc. This book also uses saddle stitch binding.