FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Prices, print runs, papers, files, production times and delivery, answered.
Prices and quotes
How much does it cost to print a book?
It depends on size, page count, printing, paper, binding, cover and quantity. Our book printing calculator gives an indicative price per book in a minute, and your final price is confirmed in a written quotation. Printing through our Balkan production partners saves up to 50% compared with European printing prices.
Open the book printing calculatorIs there a minimum print run?
We print small, medium and large runs. The instant calculator prices runs from 50 to 50,000 copies; for anything outside that range, request a custom offer.
How do I get a quote?
Configure your book in the calculator and choose Request This Quote, or send your specification through our contact page. We identify the most suitable production facility and reply with a written quotation.
Send us your projectDo prices include VAT and shipping?
The calculator shows prices excluding and including VAT (18%). Shipping is calculated separately, by weight and destination, and included in your quotation.
Printing and materials
Which bindings do you offer?
We offer Paperback, Hardcover, Saddle stitch and Wire-O. Paperback suits most novels and non-fiction, hardcover premium and long-lasting editions, saddle stitch slim booklets, and Wire-O books that need to lie flat.
Compare bindingsWhich papers can I choose?
For the interior: 70 gsm cream, 80 gsm white, 90 gsm white, 100 gsm white, 115 gsm coated and 130 gsm coated. Uncoated white suits most text, cream suits novels, and coated paper suits photographs and colour.
Can you print in colour?
Yes. Choose black & white, full colour, or mixed printing with colour only on the pages that need it.
What sizes can you print?
A5 (148 × 210 mm), 130 × 200 mm, 170 × 240 mm, A4 (210 × 297 mm) and A6 (105 × 148 mm), or a custom size in millimetres.
What files do you need?
Print-ready PDFs: one for the interior and one for the cover. Our file requirements explain page size, bleed, resolution, colour and fonts.
Read the file requirementsProduction and delivery
How long does production take?
Choose Economy (10–15 working days), Standard (7–10) or Express (3–5). Your quotation confirms the timeline for your order.
Where do you deliver?
Across Europe, including Kosovo, Albania, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and United Kingdom, with DHL and freight partners.
Quality and trust
Who is Printoria Books?
A network of trusted Balkan printing houses with more than 20 years of tradition in book printing. We combine the capacity, experience and technology of several specialized facilities to offer competitive prices without compromising quality.
How do you control quality?
Every project uses EU-standard materials and quality control, including scientific colour validation, with clear timelines from approval to delivery.
Can I see samples before I order?
Yes. We send a free sample package of papers and print quality to your office.
Request a free sampleCan I visit the printing facility?
Yes, you can schedule a visit to see your book on press. For orders above €5,000 we cover your flight and hotel for an inspection visit.
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