FAQs

Ultimate Print specializes in online book printing, including Perfect Bound Books, Saddle Stitched Booklets, Annual Reports, Catalogues, Company Profiles, Educational Books, Training Manuals, and Corporate Publications.

We offer both Digital Printing and Offset Printing depending on the quantity, specifications, and production requirements.

Digital Printing is ideal for short runs and faster turnaround, while Offset Printing is for medium and large quantities.

Yes. We offer:

Yes. Custom sizes are available subject to production suitability.

Yes. We support authors, publishers, businesses, schools, universities, NGOs, and government agencies.

Selected products support low-quantity and print-on-demand production.

Select your specifications, upload your artwork, review the quotation, complete payment, and submit your order.

Yes. Pricing is generated automatically based on your selected specifications.

Pricing depends on:

• Book size
• Page count
• Quantity
• Paper type
• Printing method
• Binding type
• Finishing options

Yes. Registered users may save quotations for future use.

Customer artwork files are retained only for the duration necessary to process and complete the order. After order completion, files may be removed from our system in accordance with our data management and confidentiality policies.

      Customers are advised to maintain their own backup copies of all submitted files.

No. Both short-run and bulk printing are supported.

Changes may only be possible before production begins.

Orders may only be cancelled before production starts.

Common sizes include A4, A5, B5, 6" × 9", and custom dimensions.

A5 is commonly used for books, while A4 is widely used for manuals and reports.

Yes, depending on the selected product configuration.

The minimum page count depends on paper thickness and spine requirements.

Maximum page count depends on paper stock, book size, and spine thickness.

Each folded sheet creates four pages, making multiples of four necessary for proper booklet construction.

Saddle Stitch books require page counts in multiples of four. If your file does not meet this requirement, you must revise the artwork by adding content pages or blank pages before submitting your order. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the final artwork file contains the correct number of pages before submission.

No. Covers are calculated separately.

Perfect Binding uses industrial adhesive to create a square-spine book.

Books, catalogues, magazines, annual reports, manuals, and company profiles.

• Professional appearance
• Printable spine
• Higher page capacity
• Durable construction

Yes, provided the spine width is sufficient to accommodate readable text and artwork.

Spine design, including text, logos, and graphics, is the customer's responsibility and must be included in the submitted artwork file. Ultimate Print does not create or modify spine artwork unless design services have been specifically requested.

Option 1:

Spine width is determined by page count, paper thickness, and paper bulk.

Option 2:

Spine width depends on the total number of pages, paper type, and paper thickness selected for your book. Once your order details have been reviewed, our Customer Service team will provide the recommended spine width to assist with the preparation of your cover artwork.

Yes, but important content should not be placed directly across the spine.

A minimum inside margin of 10 –15 mm is recommended.

Pages are folded and secured using wire staples through the spine.

Booklets, brochures, event programmes, manuals, and small catalogues.

Page creep occurs when inner pages extend beyond outer pages due to paper thickness.

Yes, where applicable.

The maximum page count depends on paper thickness and booklet size.

• Simili Woodfree
• Book Paper
• Matt Art Paper
• Gloss Art Paper
• Art Card

GSM (grams per square metre) measures paper weight.

70gsm – 80gsm Simili or 70gsm Book Paper.

128gsm – 157gsm Art Paper.

Subject to material availability.

Subject to material availability.

Premium text stocks combined with laminated covers are commonly recommended.

• Matt Lamination
• Gloss Lamination
• Spot UV

Yes, especially for frequently handled books.

Matt Lamination is a protective film applied to the printed surface that provides a smooth, non-reflective finish.

Benefits include:

Gloss Lamination is a protective film applied to the printed surface that creates a shiny and reflective finish.

Benefits include:

Spot UV is a finishing process where a high-gloss UV coating is applied only to selected areas of the printed surface, such as logos, text, patterns, or images.

Benefits include:

Spot UV is typically applied over a matt laminated surface to maximize the visual effect.

Spot UV is typically applied on a laminated surface, preferably Matt Lamination, to achieve the best visual contrast and durability. The suitability of Spot UV may vary depending on the artwork design and production requirements.

Yes, depending on product specifications.

Print-ready PDF.

CMYK.

300 dpi at final size.

3 mm on all sides.

At least 5 mm inside the trim edge

Yes.

No. PDF is required.

Single pages.

CMYK is strongly recommended to avoid colour shifts.

Basic technical checks are provided. Extensive artwork corrections may incur additional charges.

The limit is displayed during the upload process.

Yes.

Yes, before production begins.

The system provides upload confirmation and file preview.

Yes. Basic prepress verification is performed.

Once your file is ready for approval, you will receive an email notification: 

1. Click on Visit Account to direct you to your Order Status.
2. Select your specific Order Number and click View.
3. Go to Order History and click on Download File to review.
4. Once checked, click Approve your Proof and choose either Approve proof or Reject. 

No.

Yes.

Yes, subject to additional charges.

After payment, artwork approval, and file verification.

Yes. Expedited production services may be available subject to production capacity, scheduling, and material availability.

Additional charges may apply for rush orders. Please contact our Customer Service team to discuss your required delivery date and obtain confirmation of availability before placing your order.

No. Approved files proceed directly to production.

Yes.

Available upon request.

Yes.

Books are packed using wrapping paper, shrink wrapping, cartons, or pallets, depending on the quantity and delivery requirements.

Yes. Multiple delivery locations can be arranged. Additional delivery charges may apply. Please contact Customer Support for pricing and arrangements.

Yes, once the order has been dispatched.

FPX, Credit Card, Debit Card, and Bank Transfer.

Option 1.

Before production begins.

Option 2.

Payment is required immediately after your order has been placed. Production will only commence after payment has been successfully received and verified.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Corporate account options may be available.

Yes.

No. Colour variation between screen and print is normal.

Contact Customer Support with your order details and supporting photographs.

Verified manufacturing defects may qualify for reprint or replacement.

Yes.

All intellectual property rights remain with the customer.

File retention periods are subject to company data management policies.