Experienced and trusted book printing
Whether you’re a first time self-publisher or seasoned author, if you’re ready to tell a story, we’re here to help!
Introduction
Make your book the next best-seller
Embarking on the journey of self-publishing can be both exciting and challenging.
At Scotts, we simplify the book printing process for authors and publishers, ensuring your work reaches readers with professionalism and quality.
Our Comprehensive Book Printing Services Include:
- Small Quantity Book Printers: If you’re looking to print a book, our digital print solution is ideal for testing, marketing, or limited editions, offering flexible printing options to suit your needs.
- Affordable Self-Publishing Solutions: We provide cost-effective printing services, making it easier for you to bring your book to life without significant upfront investment.
- Reprinting Existing Titles: If you have a book that requires reprinting without the need for large print runs, we can assist in making your work available again.
Additional Services to Support Your Self-Publishing Journey:
- Digitisation: Preserve and share your old family photos or documents by converting them into digital formats.
- Copywriting and Design: Our team can help craft engaging content and design layouts that enhance your book’s appeal.
- ISBN Registration: We can assist in obtaining ISBNs, ensuring your book is cataloged and accessible to readers worldwide.
Whether you’re a seasoned author or new to self-publishing, our dedicated team is here to guide you through every step of the process.
From initial concept to final print, we ensure your book meets the highest standards of quality and professionalism.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you with all your scanning, copywriting, design, and printing needs.
From Design to Print
Book Printing Made Easy
We understand the production qualities required to help make your book a ‘best seller’, and we’ll work with you on every aspect of the digital book printing process.
We’ll even help you with the design if you need it!
Whether you choose digital on demand (suitable for small print runs) or offset book printing in Perth (for larger print runs), we can help.
As award-winning printers, we excel in producing photographic coffee table books and rich, glossy publications requiring high-quality picture reproduction.
Book printing is a meticulous process that transforms your manuscript into a tangible publication.
Here’s an overview of the typical steps involved:
- Editing and Proofreading: Ensure your manuscript is thoroughly edited and free of errors.
- Design and Layout: Format your book’s interior and design an engaging cover.
- Proofing: Review a physical or digital proof to confirm the design and content are accurate.
- Printing: Choose between digital or offset printing based on your needs.
- Binding: Select a binding method, such as perfect binding or saddle stitching, to assemble your book.
- Finishing: Apply any additional finishes like lamination or embossing to enhance the book’s appearance.
- Distribution: Prepare your books for delivery to retailers or direct to customers.
Scotts can help produce your book, from design through to delivery.
Experience is the difference
Choose Scotts for your book project
Digital printing provides several key benefits for businesses looking for high-quality, efficient print solutions:
- Quick and Perfect for Small Volumes: Digital printing offers fast turnaround times with no setup fees, making it perfect for small print runs.
Some projects can be completed in under an hour, helping you meet tight deadlines. - Personalisation: Personalised print materials, such as direct mailers, business cards, or brochures, attract higher engagement rates. With digital printing, you can easily customise each piece with client-specific details like names, addresses, and other personalised content.
- Huge Range of Paper Stocks: Digital printing allows you to experiment with different substrates, from standard paper to more unique materials such as wood or silver foil. This flexibility gives your projects a creative edge and makes them stand out from the competition.
- In-House Print and Finishing: Having all services under one roof, including design, creative, and print, ensures complete control over quality and deadlines. This centralised process ensures that your projects are handled efficiently and to the highest standards.
- Special Finishes: Digital print also supports a variety of finishing techniques, such as clear gloss varnish, gold, or silver metallic accents, which enhance the visual appeal of your projects.
By combining fast production, customisation, premium materials, and finishing options, digital printing is an excellent choice for businesses looking to deliver high-impact, professional printed materials.
Case Study
No Stone Without a Name
Scotts were approached to bring this piece of history to life.
Written by Philippa O’Brien, No Stone Without a Name is a beautifully written collection of colonial artwork, accompanied by cultural commentary, historical anecdotes and contemporary excerpts.
The brief from the beginning was to design and produce an award winning publication, which cohesively bought the story together.
Our design team worked closely with the author, meticulously designing each page to create this piece.
The print team then worked their magic bringing the book to life and reproducing the historic artwork.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between digital and offset printing?
As a general rule, larger quantities are more suited to Offset printing and smaller quantities that are needed in a faster turnaround suit digital printing.
Of course there are exceptions to the rule, talk to your Scotts representative to work out what is right for you.
Digital printing and offset printing are two popular methods used in the printing industry.
While both techniques produce high-quality prints, there are some key differences between them.
Digital printing is a modern printing method that involves transferring digital files directly onto the printing surface.
It uses advanced technology to print images and text with precision and accuracy. This method is ideal for smaller quantities of prints, as it offers a quick turnaround time.
Digital printing is also cost-effective for short print runs, as there are no setup costs involved.
Additionally, it allows for customisation and personalisation, making it suitable for variable data printing, such as personalised direct mail campaigns or individualised marketing materials.
Offset Printing Perth
On the other hand, offset printing is a traditional printing technique that involves transferring ink from a plate to a rubber blanket, and then onto the printing surface.
It is best suited for larger quantities of prints, as the setup costs are higher but the per-unit cost decreases with higher volumes.
Offset printing offers a wide range of colour options and produces vibrant and consistent prints.
It is commonly used for commercial printing, such as brochures, catalogues, and magazines.
Things to consider
When deciding between digital and offset printing, it is important to consider your specific printing needs.
If you require a small quantity of prints with a quick turnaround, digital printing is the way to go.
However, if you need a large volume of prints and can afford a slightly longer production time, offset printing may be more cost-effective in the long run.
Ultimately, the choice between digital and offset printing depends on factors such as quantity, turnaround time, budget, and desired print quality.
Consulting with a printing professional, like Scotts, can help you determine the best printing method for your specific requirements.
We can provide expert advice and guidance to ensure that your prints are produced efficiently and meet your expectations.
How does Scotts offer high quality printing?
We have the latest printing technology and innovation at our top-notch facilities.
This allows us to provide clients with excellent printing and finished products that meet international quality standards.
Our commitment to high-quality printing starts with our advanced printing technology.
Our dedication to high-quality printing begins with our advanced printing technology.
We have invested in the latest Komori, Indigo, Xerox and Ricoh printing equipment, ensuring that every print job is executed with precision and accuracy.
Our advanced machinery allows us to produce vibrant colours, sharp images, and crisp text, resulting in visually stunning prints.
In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we also prioritise innovation in our printing processes.
Our skilled team always looks for new ways to improve the quality of our printing. We keep up with industry trends and advancements to provide our clients with the latest printing solutions.
At Scotts, we understand that quality goes beyond just the final product.
That’s why we have established world-class facilities that adhere to international standards.
We ensure quality control from when we receive your print job to when we deliver it to you.
Our quality assurance team checks every print during production to ensure they meet our high standards.
Furthermore, we believe that high quality printing should not come at the expense of the environment.
That’s why we have implemented environmentally friendly practices throughout our facilities.
We use eco-friendly inks, recycle waste materials, and minimise our carbon footprint wherever possible.
Scotts provides top-notch printing using advanced technology, creative methods, and following global standards for excellent quality.
We commit to delivering exceptional finished products that exceed our clients’ expectations.
Trust us to bring your vision to life with high-quality printing. Our prints are made with advanced facilities and a commitment to quality control. They will make a lasting impression.
Does Scotts consider environmental printing practices for sustainability?
In choosing Scotts for your next project, you are choosing a printer with environmental printing practices aimed at maximising the sustainability of our environment.
All production takes place under Scotts’ Environmental Printing Management System in line with ‘Process Green’ Printing.
Scotts understands the importance of environmental sustainability and is committed to implementing eco-friendly printing practices.
Our Environmental Printing Management System ensures that all aspects of our production process are aligned with the principles of sustainability.
One of the key initiatives we have adopted is the ISO14001, FSC and ‘Process Green’ Printing approach.
This approach focuses on minimising the environmental impact of printing by using eco-friendly materials, reducing waste, and conserving energy.
To achieve this, we carefully select materials that are sourced from sustainable and responsibly managed forests.
By using certified paper and vegetable-based inks, we minimise the use of harmful chemicals and promote the use of renewable resources.
In addition, we have implemented efficient waste management practices.
We strive to reduce paper waste by optimising printing layouts and encouraging digital communication whenever possible.
Any leftover paper is recycled to minimise our carbon footprint and contribute to a circular economy.
Energy conservation is another priority for us. We have invested in energy-efficient printing equipment and regularly monitor our energy consumption to identify areas for improvement.
By using advanced technologies and optimising our processes, we aim to minimise our energy usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
At Scotts, we believe that environmental sustainability is a collective responsibility. That’s why we actively engage our employees and clients in promoting eco-friendly practices.
We provide training and resources to raise awareness about the importance of sustainability and encourage everyone to make conscious choices that benefit our environment.
By choosing Scotts for your printing needs, you can be confident that your project will be produced with the utmost care for the environment.
We are dedicated to delivering high-quality printing solutions while minimising our ecological footprint. Together, let’s create a greener and more sustainable future.
Does Scotts only do large volume print solutions?
No, Scotts can print a few copies or millions.
The Scotts digital printing service caters for smaller quantities (1 – 100 copies) or urgent projects, while offset printing provides cost effective large scale print solutions.
How do I know my colour will be consistent?
Scotts is a colour proficient printer to international ISO 12647 standards, this means from job to job, press to press and week to week, the colour will be more consistent.
Where can I print documents in Perth?
Scotts are located near the Perth CBD, at 4 Aberdeen Street.
We offer design, digital printing, offset printing, signage and delivery, so if you need to print documents Perth, we’re here to help!
How do I supply my artwork?
Scotts prefer a print ready PDF with crop and bleed marks, this ensures the most accurate reproduction of your project.