Image Ready Hardcovers
100% Unique
Make custom hardcovers quickly and easily, one-at-a-time. Every Image Ready hardcover comes with adhesive already applied (we’ve done the complicated part of book assembly for you). Virtually any paper or cloth will work with a Image Ready hardcover. With very little effort, you can produce custom hardcovers without messy glues, or expensive equipment.
Image Ready hardcover sizes:
- 11″ x 8.5″ Portrait
- A4 Portrait
Learn more about designing hardcovers:
- Download hardcover templates
- Review design guidelines
Four Easy Steps
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Step 1: Trim |
Step 2: Adhere |
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Trim your printed cover press sheet using the Image Ready Guide (also referred to Image Wrapper template) at the desired size. |
Remove the release paper from the Image Ready hardcover. Using your printed cover press sheet, smooth onto hardcover (from the left to the right or from right to left). |
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Step 3: Fold |
Step 4: Attach |
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Fold & press your printed cover sheet onto the inside edges of the hardcover. Use the pinch roller to adhere the edges. |
Lastly, attach the Image Ready liner to the two interior panels of the Image Ready Hardcover so you are ready to adhere your book contents. |
Image Ready Hardcovers Sizes
| A spine | B spine | C spine | |
| 11″ x 8.5″ portrait | x | x | x |
| A4 portrait | x | x | x |
Hardcover Spine Widths
# of Pages |
# of Sheets |
Width in Inches |
# of Photopress Pages |
Width in mm |
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| A spine | 10—120 pages | 5—60 sheets | 0.25″ | — | 6.4mm |
| B spine | 120—220 pages | 60—110 sheets | 0.5″ | 10—30 | 12.7mm |
| C spine | 220—360 pages | 110—180 sheets | 0.75″ | 25—50 | 19.7mm |
Related Equipment
Related Supplies
- Image Ready Liners
- Fastback Headbands
- Endleaves
