Xerox manual Binding, Saddle stitching, Side stitching, DocuColor 2000 series design guide

Binding

Saddle stitching

Saddle stitching is the most common and least expensive binding and is best suited to low page count publications. In a saddle stitched publication, the signatures are opened and straddled across a metal right angle plate called a saddle. In small quantities, saddle stitching can be performed with a stapler, however it is most commonly accomplished on high speed automated binding equipment. In this automated process, wire is inserted into the paper, then bent and cut to length, leaving the document looking like it has been stapled.

Side stitching

Side stitching is used when the bulk is too great for saddle stitching. The sections are collated, placed flat under a stitching head, and the stitches (or staples) inserted about 8 mm from the edge. Side stitched books cannot be opened completely flat.

DocuColor 2000 series design guide

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