• One single pdf, cropped to final trim size, plus any document bleeds.

• Single page pdfs, not two-page spreads.

• For best results, use sRGB color space when printing with BNB.

• Cover is a separate pdf and not included in the text file.

• Embed all images and fonts, including system fonts and font subsets. BNB does not use font substitution. Any file with unembedded fonts will be rejected.

• Keep “live content” at least 0.25” in from the final trim edge.

• To optimize print quality and file size, please ensure all images are at least 300 dpi (but not above 800 dpi).

• Do not include printer marks (color bars, registration marks, crop marks, document info, slug or bleed marks)

• All files should include 0.125” bleeds (extra canvas) on all sides of the text.

• Images set to bleed off the page edge should fill 0.125” bleed area.

• Do not include any extra canvas (beyond the 0.125” for document bleeds)

• No pdf annotations (comment bubbles)

• Flatten all layers and transparencies

• Remove any document security/password protection

• If grayscale images are included within color text, ensure those images are in grayscale.

• One single pdf with contiguous front cover, back cover and spine on a single landscape-oriented canvas.

• Include bleeds in final cover submission (amount of bleeds vary depending on binding).

• Cover dimensions reflect the intended binding and paper stock.

• Embed all images and fonts, including system fonts and font subsets. BNB does not use font substitution.

• No pdf annotations (comment bubbles)

• To optimize print quality and file size, please ensure all images are at least 300 dpi (but not above 800 dpi).

• Keep “live content” at least 0.25” in from the final trim edge/board wrap.

• Do not include printer marks (color bars, registration marks, crop marks, document info, slug or bleed marks)

• Do not include text on paperback spines with a bulk of less than 0.25”.

• Flatten all layers and transparencies

• For best results, use sRGB color space when printing with BNB.

Bridgeport National Bindery (BNB) provides digital printing and book binding services to the international community - over 75 years in the making. BNB seamlessly integrates today’s electronic ordering and on-demand digital printing with our traditional standard of quality. We offer numerous product types, services and workflows to meet your needs.

We encourage a cooperative workplace focused on innovation and quality, adapting to our customers’ needs – one book at a time.

BNB offers several product types. We can even help you test and develop new products. Our standard product offerings are as follows:

Printing

• Roll-fed inkjet presses

• Sheet-fed presses

• Monochrome (Black & White) & Color Printing

Paperback

• Perfect Bound Paperback with laminated paper cover (4/0, 4/4 cover printing)

• Coil/Wire-O binding with laminated paper cover (4/0, 4/4 cover printing)

• French Flap Paperback

• Saddle Stitch Paperback

Casebound

• Pre-printed PUR casebound (PPC) - (4C printed and laminated hardcover)

• Cloth casebound with standard foil stamping (current cloth and foil colors available on request)

• Cloth casebound with die stamping (dies are not produced in-house)

• Jacketed casebound (dust jacket over printed laminated or cloth casebound)

BNB’s preferred method of file submission is either via BNB FTP, or cloud-based file sharing services (Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.). We can also accept some smaller files via email (please restrict email attachments to under 15MB in size). If you plan on recurrent orders, and would like to establish a continuous relationship with Bridgeport National Bindery, please speak to one of our Customer Service Representatives to discuss options for integration with our automated order system.

Please submit covers and text files with an embedded sRGB color space - this is the BNB press default and will give you the best results.. If you choose to submit your files under a different color profile, please embed the profile. Without embedded profiles, presses will default to sRGB which can cause unexpected color shifts if different from your intended color space.

Please note: Computer monitor color does not equate to printed color. Cover lamination can also affect color. Subtle color shifts may occur in digital printing. Color matching is not available for individual covers.

Please submit all book files at the same time with the appropriate file suffix. If the book files are contained in a single zip file, the file should be named [ISBN].zip. If you do not have an ISBN, please create and use a unique alphanumeric name. BNB refers to this as a “Book ID.” For example, a book’s files might be named SmithBio-c.pdf (cover) and SmithBio-t.pdf (text).

Please note: If you are using the same text file for different cover formats (creating a paperback and a casebound, for example), a text file must be submitted for each ISBN/unique file name.

File suffixes:

• Text: -t.pdf

• Cover: -c.pdf

• Dust Jacket: -dj.pdf

• Color Insert: -inserts.pdf

• Printed Front Endsheet: -fe.pdf

• Printed Back Endsheet: -be.pdf

• Foldout: -fo.pdf

BNB offers a variety of book sizes, in both portrait and landscape orientation, as well as custom book sizes which can be discussed with your BNB Customer Service Representative.

Some popular sizes include:

(5 x 8), (6 x 9), (6.125 x 9.25), (7 x 10), (8 x 10), (8.5 x 11 -Letter), (8.25 x 11.69 - A4).

Due to the limitations of our printing and binding equipment, trim sizes are generally restricted to within the following dimensions.

Trim Width

• Minimum: 4.25”

• Maximum: 12”

Trim Height

• Minimum: 6.875”

• Maximum: 12”

Spine Bulk

• Minimum: 0.0625”

• Maximum: 2.3125”

Please discuss specific size requests with your BNB Customer Service Person. Not all sizes are available on all substrates, presses or binding equipment.

Not all paper stocks are available for all printing types. Please consult with your BNB Customer Service Representative to discuss the appropriate stock to use for your project, and what paper stocks are currently available. BNB currently offers these paper stocks.

PPI..........Paper Stock

444..........White 60# Uncoated

376..........White 70# ( IP Accent Opaque)

868..........White 45# Matte

526..........White 50# Uncoated

500..........White 70# (Mohawk)

526..........Cream 50# Uncoated

454..........Cream 60# Uncoated

488..........White 80# (Sterling)

542..........White 60# Silk

378..........White 100# Dull (Futura)

386..........White 100# Gloss (Futura)

258..........White 100# Eggshell (Mohawk Superfine)

646..........White 40# Uncoated

444..........White 80# Silk

PPI is the number of pages per 1” stack of a particular paper stock. Generally, the lower the ppi, the thicker or heavier the paper will be and the wider the calculated spine will be. The paper you and your BNB Customer Service Representative agree on can significantly affect the spine width of your cover.

BNB offers two film lamination finishes for casebounds, paperbacks and dust jackets.

• Gloss lamination is vibrant with high-sheen and is durable - it repels dust, dirt and fingerprints.

• Matte lamination is less reflective, giving a natural, rich look to cover art. It absorbs small scratches and scuffs.

BNB offers several different kinds of special materials and options. Please discuss the availability of any of the following with your BNB Customer Service Representative.

• Shrinkwrapping

• Headbands

• Printed Endsheets

• Color Inserts

• Foldouts

• Special Order Cloth or Endsheets

• Ribbons

• Special packing and/or shipping materials

• Hole drilling (3-hole binder)

• Perforated pages

• Customer supplied materials, including complete book blocks, covers and/or jackets.