Useful Information
Guide to Paper Sizes
| ISO REF | Paper Size(mm) | Envelope Ref | Envelope Size(mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | 594 x 841 | C1 | 648 x 917 |
| A2 | 420 x 594 | C2 | 458 x 648 |
| A3 | 297 x 420 | C3 | 324 x 458 |
| A4 | 210 x 297 | C4 | 229 x 324 |
| A5 | 148 x 210 | C5 | 162 x 229 |
| A6 | 105 x 148 | C6 | 114 x 162 |
| A7 | 74 x 105 | C7 | 81 x 114 |
| DL | 110 x 210 |
Books, Pads & Sets
Books
Sizes A7 up to A3.
Spine - the edge of the book that is bound together.
Head Bound - short side of the paper is the spine.
Side Bound - Long side of the paper is the spine.
Saddle Stitch - binding a booklet or magazine with staples in the seam where it folds.
Binding Types
Spiral Bound - Wire or plastic is passed through punched holes along the bound side.
Perfect Bound - Spine edges of the sheet are glued to the cover like a telephone book.
Case Bound - The cover of the book is made separately from the body before3 being fixed together.
Binding Styles
Full Bound - The book cover material is the same as the pages.
Half Bound - One material is used for the covers and another for the spine and corners.
Quarter Bound - One material is used for the covers and a different material for the spine.
Recto - Right hand page of an open book.
Verso - Left hand page of an open book.
Score - A crease put on the page to help it fold better.
Pads
Sizes from A7 up to A1.
Glued or spiral Bound.
Head or side bound.
Backboard - this keeps the pad stiff.
Writing Shield - this is used to put between NCR sets to stop the writing going through to the sets below.
Hole drilled for filing.
Up to six parts in a set.
NCR - No Carbon Required. This means when you write on the front sheet, it carries through to the bottom sheets, without carbon paper.
Numbering - Sheets and sets can be numbered in any sequence.
Bar Coding - Sheets and sets can be bar coded for any data requirements.
Envelopes
Pocket - Flap on short side.
Wallet - Flap on long side.
Banker - Diamond flap.
Envelopes can be gummed or self seal.
