Image Ready Hardcovers
Make custom covers, one-at-a-time
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
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Four easy steps
How to use the Image Wrapper
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Step 1: Trim |
Step 2: Adhere |
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 |
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. |
User Manual | Download Powis Image Wrapper—User Manual |
Imageback Hardcover 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 | # of Photopress Pages | Width in Inches | Width in mm | |
A spine | 10—120 pages | 5—60 sheets | — | 0.25″ | 6.4mm |
B spine | 120—220 pages | 60—110 sheets | 10—30 | 0.5″ | 12.7mm |
C spine | 220—360 pages | 110—180 sheets | 25—50 | 0.75″ | 19.7mm |
Related Equipment
Related Supplies
- Image Ready Liners
- Fastback Headbands
- Endleaves