With the Casemaker it is possible to make covers from 4" x 4" to 12 x 12, and 18 x 18 on some models. Maximum thickness for the binder hard boards is 3 mm/0.11".

Fastbind offers high quality tacking paper for cover printing

It is recommended to use Fastbind’s high quality tacking sheets for best results. The printable sheets are available for laser and inkjet printers. The laser sheet Standard size is 12.** X 19.7 inches and the  Large format 12.99 X 26 inches. The inkjet sheet Standard size is 13 X 21 inches and Large format 13 X 25 inches. Print the tacking sheet then laminated (recommended) and trimmed before making a hard cover.

Layout design

When designing a cover layout there are a few rules to keep in mind. Cover layout depends on books width, height and thickness and includes necessary allowances for proper folding. See the design graphic to understand required margins and proper placing. Note that some printers do not print edge to edge. Instead they leave usually a 3 mm margin on every side that is not printed on even though the file layout is designed to cover the whole surface.

! Verify the maximum sheet size for your printer from the technical specifications section of your printer’s operating manual!

The biggest possible printing sheet size (A3, SRA3, 488 x 329 mm, Ledger or other) may limit the book sizes you can produce.