Simple ordering system
Cost effective prices
Amazing quality
Free artwork checking
Superb customer service
We created YouLovePrint to make professional book printing available to everyone online. As part of the PurePrint Group, we print everything ourselves in the UK on industry leading printing machines. Our team of print experts are committed to achieving the print quality that your books deserve.
Should I upload single pages or double page spreads?
Saddle stitched and wiro bound books only require 1 print file PDF consisting of all pages in order (outside front cover, inside front cover, 3, 4, 5, etc, inside back cover, outside back cover) as single pages. For perfect bound and case bound books, we require a Cover file PDF with a spread design, and an Inner file PDF containing all pages in order as single pages.
Do you offer perfect bound book printing?
Yes. We’re one of the best perfect bound printing companies in the UK. PUR binding requires a minimum number of pages.
Do I need to upload a separate cover file?
Only if your book is going to be perfect bound or case bound. Perfect bound books require a Cover file PDF of 2 spreads (Outer cover and Inner cover with spine). Case bound books require a Cover file PDF which must include an outer spread of your front cover, spine with 5mm hinges either side and back cover design, all surrounded by a 20mm bleed area. This is in addition to the Inner file which includes all pages in order as single pages.
What printing machine will my book be printed on?
For small runs, we tend to print your books on HP Indigos for offset digital printing and for larger runs of 1,000+ copies, we use Heidelberg Speedmasters for offset litho printing. For more information, please see our plant list.
Will my book be printed on eco friendly FSC® paper?
Yes. All our papers are FSC® certified, Pureprint Group is a CarbonNeutral® company and ISO 14001 Environmental Management certified. For more information, please see our sustainability accreditations.
Do I have to pay before I can upload my print files?
Nope. You can enjoy full use of our web-to-print platform and customer services without paying a penny. You only pay when you're absolutely ready to print.
Which file types can I upload?
Our web-to-print system accepts PDF files. For the best results, we recommend CMYK colour artwork with a 300dpi resolution. The maximum file upload is 2GB. Please contact our team if your file size is larger and we'll help you get your file into the workflow. Please ensure that fonts are embedded in your PDF. And please thoroughly check your digital proofs prior to printing.
Do you offer book print file templates?
Yes, please speak to our customer services team and they will be happy to supply a PDF or InDesign template for your chosen product.
Can I preview my book before it goes to print?
Yes. Once you upload your artwork files, our online printing system has a book proofing feature to help you check your proofs, flag any issues and ask our customer service team any questions you may have before you send your job into production.
How do I calculate the spine width of my book?
If your book is perfect bound or case bound, the system will calculate the spine width of your book for you when you add pages to your order. You can also see the spine width at the bottom of the file upload screen.
Do I need to upload a separate Spine file?
No, but please include your spine design in your Cover file PDF if your book is perfect bound or case bound.
Will you charge VAT on my printed books?
No. Printed books are exempt from VAT.
Do you offer custom book sizes?
Yes. Choose a standard paper size that the height and width of your book design would fit inside. When you upload your artwork, make sure that it is sized to print at your custom size. Then contact our customer services team, quoting your order number.
What’s the difference between the book binding options?
We offer many types of book binding. Saddle Stitched (aka:Staple Bound) is when pages are held together by 2 staples through the middle of the book. Perfect Bound (aka: PUR) is when pages are glued together against a flat spine. Wiro Bound (aka: Wire Bound) is when holes are punched in your papers and they’re held together by a loop of wire. Case Bound (aka: Hardback) is when a hardback cover is attached to pages glued together against a flat spine.
Quality assurance
We only use the best printing technology, top of the range equipment with commercial grade paper to bring you high quality, premium print.
VAT
Many products such as booklets, flyers and leaflets are not subject to VAT. Although, some items including posters and postcards are. We will calculate this for you at the checkout.
Combined delivery
If you add multiple print jobs to a single order, we’ll combine your shipping costs. Click the Add to Cart button to view the total price, including delivery.
Free samples
If you’d like to see examples of our high quality printing, email us with your address and the printed items that you would like to receive.