Why Choose Imprint Digital?
Comprehensive Journal Printing and Binding
By keeping all production in-house, we maintain full control over every detail, ensuring our journals meet exacting quality standards and are delivered swiftly.
Our team’s dedication to quality means you can trust us to handle your project with the utmost professionalism, consistency, and care.
Versatile Printing
Our services are designed to optimise cost and quality if you’re printing a limited run of 10 copies to test the waters or a large batch for a wider audience. With Imprint Digital, you can trust that your journals will always be produced with precision, reliability, and a commitment to excellence.
We make hardback book printing quick and simple. Whether you're printing your first novel, a family cookbook, or professional textbooks, we're here to help.
Step 1: Get an Instant Quote
Use our online quote tool to view prices instantly. Choose your binding type, paper options, page count, cover finish, and quantity to see your exact cost.
Step 2: Upload Your Files
After confirming your order, upload your print-ready files (we accept PDFs). We’ll check your files to ensure everything meets our guidelines for digital printing.
Step 3: Review Your Proof
Before printing, we will supply you with a digital copy of your hardcover and a sample PDF of the text. Check these thoroughly to make sure the cover fits on the boards as you intended.
Step 4: Printing Begins
Once you've approved the files we start by printing the covers and producing the hardcover cases. At the same time we print the text and start sewing the printed sheets into bookblocks.
Step 5: Binding
When all the material is printed, sewn and the hardcovers are made, we then use our EMP binding line to case the books. This is where the bookblocks are fixed to the board covers. A final quality check is completed before dispatch.
Step 6: Dispatch and Delivery
Your books are packaged into single-skin cardboard boxes with lots of bubble wrap before being placed in larger double-skinned boxes. We dispatch via DPD, Parcelforce or Pallet courier, arriving safely and promptly at your door. Express delivery options are available for urgent projects.
At Imprint Digital, we produce various types of journals for a range of customers, whether you need journals for personal reflection, artistic expression, or productivity, our in-house production can create exactly what you envision.
Personal Reflection Journals
Popular Sizes: A5 (210 x 148mm), A6 (148 x 105mm)
Recommended Paper: 80–100gsm uncoated cream or white (ideal for comfortable writing)
Travel Journals
Popular Sizes: A5 (210 x 148mm), Custom sizes for portability
Recommended Paper: 90–120gsm uncoated or recycled paper (durable for travel)
Bullet Journals
Popular Sizes: A5 (210 x 148mm)
Recommended Paper: 100–120gsm dotted or grid paper (optimal for bullet journaling)
Art Journals
Popular Sizes: A4 (297 x 210mm), Square (210 x 210mm)
Recommended Paper: 130–170gsm mixed media or sketch paper (suitable for various mediums)
Professional Journals
Popular Sizes: A4 (297 x 210mm), Custom corporate sizes
Recommended Paper: 100–130gsm premium white paper (professional appearance and feel)
Gratitude Journals
Popular Sizes: A5 (210 x 148mm)
Recommended Paper: 80–100gsm uncoated or cream paper (pleasant writing experience)
Fitness & Wellness Journals
Popular Sizes: A5 (210 x 148mm), Custom sizes
Recommended Paper: 100–120gsm uncoated or recycled paper (durable for daily use and tracking activities)
At Imprint Digital, we offer journals in a wide range of sizes suitable for all purposes, from compact options ideal for portability to larger formats perfect for extensive note-taking or creative projects.
A4 Journals (297 x 210mm)
Ideal for detailed note-taking, professional documentation, and creative art journals.
A5 Journals (210 x 148mm)
Our most popular size, perfect for personal journals, bullet journals, travel journals, and daily planners.
A6 Journals (148 x 105mm)
Compact and convenient for easy carrying, suitable for quick notes, travel logs, or pocket journals.
Square Journals (210 x 210mm or custom sizes)
Great for artistic and creative journaling, offering unique formats ideal for sketches and visual creativity.
Custom Sizes
We offer custom sizes to match your unique requirements. Just let us know your specifications, and we'll create a journal tailored specifically for you.
Free File Checking
Every file submitted undergoes a complimentary quality check. We'll identify any potential printing issues, ensuring your book prints perfectly every time.
Accepted File Formats
We prefer press-ready PDF files for optimal print quality, however, we can convert your Microsoft Word files to PDF at no additional cost.
File Specifications
To ensure the best quality print, please ensure your files meet these standards:
Bleed: Include at least 3mm bleed on all edges.
Resolution (DPI): Ensure all images are 300 DPI for optimal clarity.
Colour Mode: All files must be supplied in CMYK colour mode.
Size Accuracy: PDF file dimensions should precisely match your requested book size (e.g., A5, A4, Novel).
If you have any questions about file preparation or need assistance, our friendly team is here to help.
Request a sample
We have several sample books available for dispatch in either paperback or hardback format. Please fill out the form or email us directly with any particular samples you need.
We’re proud of our superb 5-star customer service, so please feel free to call us with any questions at 01392 851550.
Thread-Sewn and Wire-O Binding
Various Binding Options
Our book printing services primarily cater to perfect-bound and case-bound books, offering a classic and popular choice for journal printing. Our case-binding options are available for those seeking a more durable journal.
Thread-sewn Binding
Premium, durable, and effortlessly opens flat, providing a superior writing experience ideal for high-quality journals.
Wiro Binding
Highly practical and flexible, it lies completely flat and allows pages to rotate 360 degrees. It is perfect for frequently used planners.
Paperback Binding
Cost-effective, lightweight, and portable. Ideal for everyday journals with moderate usage.
Examples of Our Books
We print lots of different types of books every day for a wide variety of customers. Below, you’ll find some examples of books we've printed, including novels, recipe books, comics, and memoirs. Take a look through the images to get inspiration and ideas for your own book printing project.

Custom Journal Printing
Because every journal is unique, we offer extensive customisation options. From various paper types, sizes, and cover finishes - soft-touch matt, gloss and case binding - to create a final book that perfectly reflects your vision. Our expertise ensures your journal stands out, from the overall aesthetic down to the smallest detail.
Book Sizes
Our journals can be printed in various sizes from A6 to A4. Our most popular size is A5. Providing the best cost to size ratio.
Paper Types
Our papers for journals range from 70gsm uncoated paper to 200gsm. We can print on many different substrates and offer custom papers if needed. We can provide designs for lined paper or dotted paper or you can provide your own design.
Thread Sewn Binding
Thread-sewn binding is a premium option for your journal. It enables your book to layflat while providing the best durability and protection for the inside pages.
Cover Options and Laminations
For paperback journals we print the covers on a 260gsm card and laminate it for protection. Hardback books can have a PPC or Wibalin cover with many different finishes. Wiro books can have either of the above cover options. Laminations on offer are gloss, matt and soft-touch matt.
Foil, Embossing and Spot UV
We offer various cover finishes to make your journal unique. From a range of cover foils such as gold, silver, white and many more to embossing, debossing and Spot UV.
Ribbon Markers and Headbands
If you opt for a hardback journal, we can provide a range of extras only available to hardback book printing. Marker ribbons can be added in a range of colours and head and tail bands can be added to cover the binding.
Customer Testimonials
Our customers love our service and high-quality books. We have a friendly team that will help you produce an amazing book.
Don’t just take our word for it, see why over 120 customers rated us 5 stars!
Frequently Asked Questions
Journal printing is the creation and production of customized printed journals, tailored to various uses such as personal reflection, travel logs, bullet journaling, or professional documentation.
Absolutely! You can order a single sample journal to review our quality, materials, and finish before making a larger order.
We offer a variety of popular sizes, including A4, A5, A6, as well as custom dimensions to fit your specific needs.
Choose from options including uncoated, recycled, cream, lined, dotted, grid, or specialty artistic papers suitable for your specific journaling needs.
We offer multiple binding styles such as thread-sewn, perfect binding, wire-o, and saddle-stitch binding, depending on your preference and journal purpose.
Thread-sewn binding offers superior durability and flexibility, making it perfect for journals that experience frequent or daily use.
Yes, you can personalise your journal covers with various materials and finishes, including hardcover, softcover, cloth, vegan leather, foil stamping, and embossing.
Certainly! We offer extras such as ribbon bookmarks, elastic closures, personalized endpapers, and custom printed inserts.
Standard production usually takes 5 to 10 working days. Faster turnaround options can be available upon request.
Definitely! We are happy to provide physical samples or photographs of previous journal projects to showcase our capabilities and quality. Please visit our request a sample page.
