Directory Printing

Details: Directory Printing

Print directories full color throughout
Self Cover (the same stock as the inside pages) or Plus Cover (cover stock differs from inside text stock)
3 Self Cover stock options:
- Uncoated: 70 lb offset text
- Coated: 100 lb gloss text or 80 lb gloss text
1 Plus Cover stock options (for cover):
- C2S: 10 pt. cover, gloss both sides
Saddle-Stitched bindery (directory is stapled in center for binding)
5 Booklet printing sizes:
- 5.5" X 8.5" (Half Page Directory)
- 6” x 9”
- 8.5" X 11" (Full Page Directory)
- 9" X 12"
- 12" X 12"
Save money with our Direct Mailing Service! Let us print and mail your directories for you!

Follow the specifications provided to ensure your artwork prints correctly. Our templates are provided as a ZIP files and include PDF, AI, and JPG versions of each template.

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Templates

8.5x5.5 Click Here to Download

6x9 Click Here to Download

11x8.5 Click Here to Download

12x9 Click Here to Download

12x12 Click Here to Download

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Printed directories and journals are essential reference tools for publishers, retailers, and associations, as well as for their customers and members.

Industries such as law, medicine and education, plus countless organizations, clubs and associations, produce a variety of publications to address the specific needs of their readers.

4 Reasons to Produce a Printed Directory or Journal

Low minimum quantities allow affordable updates. PrintPlace.com offers customized directories in quantities as low as 250 pieces, which offers you the advantage of updating your information frequently.
A printed directory allows your readers to customize the use of their directory. Printed directories can be highlighted by the user and can include plenty of room to take notes, making your directory a valuable resource your members will depend on.
The cost of printing your directory or journal can be partially or completely subsidized with advertising, a mutual benefit for you and for your organization's sponsors.
Printed directories can emphasize other member benefits and programs - a perfect way to keep your organization's best products and services top of mind for your readers.

Mailing Services fee for directories/booklets: $35 per 1,000 plus $150 setup (includes: processing 1 mailing list, duplication removal if requested, CASS Certification, inkjet addressing, and postal presorting for automation rates).

Directories (booklets) are eligible to mail at either Letter or Flat rates, depending on the size and weight per piece. If your directory is landscape orientation, extra tabbing is required and postal rate may increase.

Letter Rate (average $.27 each)

Requirements:

Size: 8.5x5.5, 6x9, or 8.5x11 if custom trimmed to maximum of 6x10.5 "Slim Jim" style (for Standard saddle stitch binding on long dimension only)
Weight: 3 oz or less
Tabbing: must be triple tabbed - 2 tabs on right edge of mailing panel and 1 tab on left edge. Tabs must be 1.5" and non-perfed.
Design: back cover layout must be landscape/horizontal with bound edge at the bottom and include 4” wide x 2” tall unprinted area for addressing
Shape must be rectangular and maintain an "aspect ratio" within 1.3 to 2.5 (lenth divided by height).

Flat Rate

Requirements:

Size: all sizes, 5.5 x 8.5 – 9 x 12
Thickness: maximum ¾”
Tabbing: not required
Design: back cover can be any orientation, must include 4” wide x 2” tall unprinted area for addressing

Examples of booklet weights per paper type and page count: