Newsletter Printing
Read all about it! From single sheets to glossy periodicals, we print top-quality newsletters for your business, club, association, congregation, or school at prices that suit every budget.
Newsletters are a fantastic way to stay connected, spread the word, share important updates and information, and to entertain and inspire your audience. If you run a business, they’re also an excellent way to promote your brand, attract new customers, and highlight sales, special offers, or discounts, along with all the latest news about your success.
Whatever your reason for printing a newsletter, QinPrinting has everything you need to make it the best and most effective it can be. With over 25 years of success printing and distributing all kinds of newsletters for organisations large and small, we know what we’re doing and we’re eager to put that experience and expertise at your service. An exceptional, dedicated team, world-class printing technology, and a sincere commitment to personalised customer service make us the first choice for your newsletter printing needs.
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Common Newsletter Sizes
Because we use the latest offset printing technology, we can print any size of newsletter you desire, but keep in mind that custom sizes may cost more than standard ones due to the additional prepress work and setup involved.
The standard sizes for most newsletters are A4 (210 mm x 297 mm) and A5 (148 mm x 210 mm). From a practical perspective, these formats are ideal. They’re already established, affordable, perfect for mailing, and reduce setup time, so we can get them to you—or your recipients—sooner. However, a larger 210 mm x 297 mm tabloid-size newsletter, or even a landscape format instead of portrait orientation, could be an option if you need your newsletter to stand out. In short, if you want it, we’ll print it!
Newsletter Paper Options
Choosing the right paper for your newsletter is an important decision. It significantly affects how it looks, the cost of printing, and mailing expenses as well. While a newsletter might be a single sheet, usually printed on both sides (in which case gloss art paper will be your best choice), most of our newsletters have multiple pages and resemble brochures or magazines in style. If you print the inside in black and white, you can use lightweight, uncoated paper. If you include a lot of photographs or other artwork, heavier, coated paper will be better. But don’t worry—talk to us! We know what we’re doing, and we’ll be happy to guide and advise you on the best paper options for your newsletter and your budget.
As a guide, we usually suggest 80 gsm, 105 gsm, 128 gsm, or 157 gsm coated paper, or 80 gsm, 100 gsm uncoated paper for your newsletter’s interior. These weights enhance your artwork and photography while keeping the text easy to read. Your choice of paper also depends on the size and thickness of your publication. As a general rule, thinner paper is recommended for the inside as it can be opened flat, which is ideal for a shorter newsletter.
If you print your newsletter in A4 size or larger, using thicker paper for the interior is recommended. For example, 128 gsm, 157 gsm coated paper, or 100 gsm uncoated paper. If your newsletter has 32 pages or fewer and you want perfect binding, then 200 gsm coated paper will allow you to reach the minimum 3 mm spine width. To make things simpler, you can download a helpful cover template to check the spine thickness based on different paper types and page amounts here.
Generally, we use heavier gloss cover paper for newsletter covers. However, to keep costs down, you can use the same paper throughout. We call this “self-covering.” Saddle-stitched binding is ideal for shorter newsletters, while perfect binding is a good choice for longer newsletters. These are the most popular options for newsletters, as they’re attractive, affordable, durable, easy to store, and inexpensive to mail.
Cover Paper
- 200 gsm gloss cover paper
- 250 gsm gloss cover paper
- 300 gsm gloss cover paper
- 350 gsm gloss cover paper
- 200 gsm matte cover paper
- 250 gsm matte cover paper
- 300 gsm matte cover paper
Interior Paper
- 80 gsm coated text paper
- 105 gsm coated text paper
- 128 gsm coated text paper
- 157 gsm coated text paper
- 200 gsm coated text paper
- 80 gsm uncoated text paper
- 100 gsm uncoated text paper
- 120 gsm uncoated text paper
Special Finish Options
Here are some popular surface finishes that can enhance both the appearance and durability of your newsletter.
Shiny and reflective, perfect for vibrant graphics and photos.
Glossy highlights on specific areas for a striking contrast.
Smooth and non-reflective for a simple yet professional design.
Similar to matte lamination, but the resulting surface has a delightful, almost velvet feel.
A glossy finish applied to specific areas for a bold and distinct look.
Metallic or pigmented foil for a shiny, eye-catching effect.
Raised designs for added texture and elegance.
A recessed design that creates a tactile impression on the cover, adding texture and sophistication.
Cut a shape out of the paper material
Thin metallic foil—usually gold, silver, or bronze—is applied to the trimmed edges of your book's pages.
Custom patterns and images are sprayed on the edges for a truly unique appearance.
Print your design on a special paper that reflects light in a rainbow-like pattern.
Newsletter Binding Options
While booklets come in many shapes and sizes, the binding is crucial for both appearance and durability. Let’s take a look at the most popular and professional-looking booklAs we mentioned earlier, you can reduce costs by “self-covering” your newsletter, but the binding choice also depends on page count, readership preferences, and the overall look and feel you’re aiming for, not just your budget. The most popular binding choices for newsletters are “saddle stitching” and “perfect binding.”et binding options. Several of these bindings allow the booklet to lay completely flat.
Perfect Binding
This is the binding we use for paperback books and most magazines. We collate the interior pages into a block, glue them together, and then glue the block into a wrap-around cover made of heavier art paper or lightweight cardstock. This is the best option for newsletters with 48 pages or more, or those featuring art and photography on every page, making it more like a periodical.
Saddle Stitch Binding
This means we compile your newsletter from folded sheets stacked inside each other, often with a cover sheet of glossy art paper, and then staple down the spine. Saddle stitch binding only works with a page count divisible by four, up to a maximum of 64 pages. However, to ensure the journal lies flat and looks neat, we recommend a limit of 48 pages or fewer for this style of binding.Self-covers are the least expensive option if you’re watching every cent. Saddle stitch binding is the next cheapest, but it limits the page count. Perfect binding costs more, but if your newsletter includes photography and full-colour artwork—which requires thicker paper—it can often work out to be more cost-effective overall. The final price always depends on the materials, size, length, and the number of newsletters printed in a single run.
Newsletter Design and Artwork Tips
Many newsletters are designed in-house by someone within the organisation, but others choose to employ a professional graphic designer. Either way, it’s important to understand how to prepare the files properly to make them “print-ready.” You’ll need to think about bleed zones, safety areas, trim lines, and borders, and adjust the image resolution and set the correct colour space. So, here are a few helpful tips to guide you when preparing your files for printing.
Export your files as vectors in PDF format for the best results. Our recommended software options for newsletter design are Adobe Illustrator or Adobe InDesign. These will also allow you to convert your colour space from RGB to CMYK, which is necessary for offset printing.
If you can't deliver vectors—say, if you're exporting bitmaps from Photoshop—then make sure the resolution is at least 300 DPI. With vectors, you needn't worry about resolution, but all other images must be high definition to tolerate resizing without becoming blurry or "pixelated."
You'll need to add a "bleed zone" of 3 mm around all your pages. A bleed is an extended area at the periphery of your photo or image that falls outside the area your finished page will cover. Once we've printed your pages, we'll cut them to the exact size needed for your chosen newsletter format. This "extra bit" gets trimmed off, ensuring that the finished image fills the page without any loss.
Inside your bleed zone, don't forget to mark the "trim lines." These will define the final dimensions of the finished page. Make sure that any important elements of your images are at least 10 mm away from the trim line.
If you have an experienced designer to help you prepare your files, they should understand what’s needed to make everything “print-ready.” However, if you’re working alone with design software, these are the most important tips to remember before submitting your files to us. Even so, our team of print experts always manually checks all your files before we go to press. If we find any issues or mistakes, we’ll let you know and help you resolve them. We’re friendly, helpful, and collaborative at QinPrinting; it’s an essential aspect of our business ethos. So, we won’t print your newsletter until we are 100% certain that you’ll get a perfect result. That’s our guarantee.
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Newsletter Printing Costs
At QinPrinting, we work every day with businesses, non-profits, clubs, associations, societies, educational and scientific bodies, and more to print exceptional-quality newsletters. We also understand that many smaller organisations need to operate within a restricted budget, especially non-profits. That’s why we constantly monitor, analyse, and upgrade our work processes to ensure we continue to deliver superb newsletters at prices you can afford.
So, how much does it cost to print a newsletter with QinPrinting? You can get an idea straight away by looking at our at-a-glance price charts. The cost of printing your newsletter with us depends on the paper stock you choose, any special coating and finish for the cover and interior pages, the number of newsletters you order, and several other factors. For a precise, project-specific quote, try our handy Online Printing Cost Calculator. Unlike many other offset printers who insist on a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of 500, 1,000, or even more copies—effectively cutting out the smaller organisations—we’re happy to print as few as 100 in a single run. But, the more you print in one go, the cheaper it is per newsletter.
How much does it cost to print a paperback newsletter?
Paperback Newsletter Printing Price Chart (210mm x 297mm)
| Quantity | 100 copies | 500 copies | 1000 copies | 2000 copies | 5000 copies | 10000 copies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64pp + 4pp | Unit: A$8.53 Total: A$853 |
Unit: A$2.43 Total: A$1214 |
Unit: A$1.56 Total: A$1561 |
Unit: A$1.18 Total: A$2363 |
Unit: A$0.99 Total: A$4949 |
Unit: A$0.92 Total: A$9205 |
| 80pp + 4pp | Unit: A$10.18 Total: A$1018 |
Unit: A$2.92 Total: A$1459 |
Unit: A$1.88 Total: A$1882 |
Unit: A$1.43 Total: A$2852 |
Unit: A$1.19 Total: A$5956 |
Unit: A$1.12 Total: A$11157 |
| 96pp + 4pp | Unit: A$11.82 Total: A$1182 |
Unit: A$3.41 Total: A$1705 |
Unit: A$2.2 Total: A$2202 |
Unit: A$1.67 Total: A$3339 |
Unit: A$1.4 Total: A$7010 |
Unit: A$1.31 Total: A$13110 |
- Please note that all prices are EXW our facility and do not include shipping costs.
- Cover: 250 gsm coated cover paper with matte lamination
- Interior: 105 gsm coated text paper, full-colour printing
How much does it cost to print a saddle stitch newsletter?
Saddle Stitch Newsletter Printing Price Chart (210mm x 297mm)
| Quantity | 100 copies | 500 copies | 1000 copies | 2000 copies | 5000 copies | 10000 copies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16pp + 4pp | Unit: A$3.54 Total: A$354 |
Unit: A$0.95 Total: A$477 |
Unit: A$0.58 Total: A$580 |
Unit: A$0.42 Total: A$846 |
Unit: A$0.34 Total: A$1707 |
Unit: A$0.31 Total: A$3103 |
| 32pp + 4pp | Unit: A$4.82 Total: A$482 |
Unit: A$1.33 Total: A$666 |
Unit: A$0.83 Total: A$831 |
Unit: A$0.61 Total: A$1222 |
Unit: A$0.49 Total: A$2461 |
Unit: A$0.45 Total: A$4524 |
| 40pp + 4pp | Unit: A$5.7 Total: A$570 |
Unit: A$1.58 Total: A$789 |
Unit: A$1 Total: A$1002 |
Unit: A$0.73 Total: A$1457 |
Unit: A$0.59 Total: A$2937 |
Unit: A$0.53 Total: A$5316 |
- Please note that all prices are EXW our facility and do not include shipping costs.
- Cover: 200 gsm coated cover paper with matte lamination
- Interior: 80 gsm coated text paper, full-colour printing
And remember that at QinPrinting, we’re as passionate about people as we are about printing. We’re always ready to help with any questions you may have. Just contact us by telephone, email, or through our handy online contact form. One of our newsletter printing experts will be happy to assist.
Newsletter Dispatch and Delivery Services
Did you know that we can do more than just print your newsletter? On request, we also offer a comprehensive mailing service to handle the timely dispatch and delivery of your newsletters to wherever they need to go! Using this service saves you time and costs in having the newsletters delivered to your storage facility and then sending them on to your recipients. Why go through that when we can deliver them for you as soon as they’re printed?
Once you’ve approved the proof, the fastest standard delivery time we can guarantee is 72 hours. If you have an urgent order, contact us, and we’ll pull out all the stops to get your newsletters where they need to be right on time.
Let's Talk!
Whatever your organisation, readership, or distribution, if you want to print a newsletter with a company that truly cares and will help you create a first-class publication without breaking the bank, we should talk. Get in touch today to discuss your needs or request a no-obligation quote. We can’t wait to help you make your newsletter a great success!
