Short Run Book Printing

While the price per book might be slightly higher with short-run printing, it's often more cost-effective when considering overall expenses. Traditional large-volume printing carries the risk of overproducing and incurring ongoing storage costs for unsold copies.

Short-run printing eliminates these risks by allowing you to print only the quantities you need, saving money on books that may never sell. It also reduces the need for large storage spaces, cutting warehousing fees and freeing up cash flow. Additionally, less waste means fewer costs for handling and disposing of unsold inventory.

When you look at the big picture, short-run printing offers a smarter, more flexible, and cost-efficient solution.

Use our Book Printing Calculator for an instant quote. Enter your book specifications and get a clear price estimate. If you have special requirements not covered by the calculator, contact us for a customized quote tailored to your needs.

Our short-run printing can be paired with warehousing and fulfillment services, allowing you to store your books in our warehouse and ship them directly to customers. This eliminates extra transportation costs and speeds up delivery by sending books straight from the printer to your customers.

By connecting your systems (e.g., your e-store) directly to our platform via API, you can automate the entire workflow – from order placement to printing and shipping.

These combined savings in storage, logistics, and opportunity costs make short-run printing a smarter and more cost-effective choice compared to traditional large-volume printing.

Short-run printing is a great option for:

• Publishers: Print smaller quantities to avoid excess stock and storage costs or revive out-of-print titles without the risk of overproduction.
• Self-Published Authors: Test the market with small print runs before committing to larger quantities.
• Businesses and Organizations: Create limited-edition books for events, promotions, or exclusive projects without overspending.

Short-run printing is all about flexibility and creativity, opening up endless possibilities for your books, such as:

• Revive Old Favorites: Reprint sold-out titles in small batches, bringing them back to readers without the risk of overproducing.
• Pilot Editions: Test new ideas with small, low-risk print runs and scale as interest grows.
• Advance Copies: Print small batches for reviews—perfect for gathering valuable feedback before release.
• Keep Content Fresh: Easily update your titles to keep content relevant without outdated stock.
• Seasonal Flexibility: Print when demand peaks, ideal for textbooks, guides, and seasonal books.
• Personalized Copies: Offer custom editions tailored with unique covers or personal messages.
• Customizable Content: Let readers pick specific chapters or topics to create a book tailored to them.
• Special Editions: Produce exclusive collector’s editions without large investments or risks.

Our primary printing solution is the Canon ColorStream 8160, a cutting-edge digital printer that matches the quality of traditional offset printers and often surpasses them in cost efficiency. This makes it ideal for both small runs and large volumes, including print-on-demand services. We also utilize HP Indigo digital offset printers, delivering exceptional precision and color fidelity for high-quality print jobs.

For binding, we use the advanced Horizon Smart Binding System from Japan. This system allows us to print and bind books in various formats on the same production line without stopping, boosting efficiency and lowering production costs.

By combining these state-of-the-art technologies, Expresta ensures your books meet the highest quality standards while remaining cost-effective for both small and large print runs.