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Endpapers are sheets connecting the book block to the cover. They serve both a structural and decorative function. We print endpapers exclusively on uncoated papers to ensure durable glue adhesion.
1. File formats
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PDF (recommended)
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TIFF (dopuszczalny)
2. File separation
Because the front and back endpapers are separate production sheets:
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Prepare two separate files: one for the front endpaper and one for the back endpaper.
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Use clear filenames, for example: title_endpaper_front.pdf, title_endpaper_back.pdf.
3. Margins and bleed
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5 mm on each side (note: this is larger than the standard 3 mm bleed used for book interiors).
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Keep important elements (text, logos) at least: 5 mm from trim edges and 5 mm from the spine fold axis.
4. Binding type and file preparation
File preparation depends on the selected binding technology.
A. Hardcover binding (perfect bound or sewn)
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The file must be prepared as a spread (two pages side by side), not as single pages.
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Half of the spread will be permanently glued to the inside cover. Do not place any important elements on this glued area.
B. Hardcover Wire-O binding (concealed spine)
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Prepare the file as a spread.
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The entire endpaper is glued to the inside cover.
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The reverse side is fully glued to the cover and will not be visible. Do not place any important elements there.
Use our generator, which not only calculates dimensions but also allows you to place your design directly onto a PDF template. This helps you verify that everything fits perfectly.
Endpapers template generator
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