How much does it cost to customize self-published paperback novel printing services in China?

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How much does it cost to customize self-published paperback novel printing services in China?

Paperback novels are very common and much cheaper compared to hardcover novels. How much does it cost to custom print paperbacks in China?

Firstly, printing costs vary greatly depending on the quantity. For large orders (over 2,000 copies), the cost per book can be less than $1, while small orders (fewer than 300 copies) can range from $3 to over $10 per book.

Secondly, prices also vary depending on the number of pages, color (black and white or color), paper, binding, and finishing.

For example, a 320-page A5 black-and-white paperback novel printed in a quantity of 1,000 copies at Sunnywell Printing is estimated to cost $1.3-$1.5 per copy. We can provide essential file adjustments, layout services, and door-to-door shipping if needed.

Factors that specifically affect the cost include:

1. Print quantity: Large-volume printing has a lower unit cost. For instance, printing 1,000 copies will be much cheaper per book than printing 100 copies. Our printing machines are very fast, capable of printing 13,000 sheets per hour. T

The time difference between printing 1,000 and 100 copies is minimal, so the printing cost is not significantly different.

2. Number of pages: More pages mean more paper and printing time.

3. Color vs. Black & White (B&W): Black-and-white printing is much cheaper than color printing. B&W requires only one plate (K), while color printing needs four CMYK plates, more printing time, and more ink, making it more expensive.

4. Paper quality: Thicker and higher-quality paper increases cost. Different types of paper also vary in price; for example, specialty paper is 30%-100% more expensive than regular offset paper, and 120g paper costs significantly more than 80g paper.

5. Binding method: Regular paperback is cheaper than hardcover. Hardcover books require a separate hard cover, and extra process of binding the hardcover to guts.

6. Book size: Standard sizes are cheaper than custom sizes. Standard sizes are easier to lay out, making full use of paper and reducing waste.

7. Cover finishes: Lamination, foil stamping, UV coating, embossing, die-cutting, etc. These finishing processes incur additional charges.