🟩 PDF book printing: a complete guide to print your book professionally (2025)

🟣 Quick response

To print a PDF book professionally you must export it with bleed, correct margins, embedded fonts and high resolution. Then you can upload it to a digital printer like Dushi, which prints from 1 copy and offers professional finishes with delivery throughout the Republic. Quote your printing directly at https://dushi.tech.

🟦 Why print your book from a PDF file?

PDF is the standard format for professional printing because:

Maintains the exact design
No slippage in other equipment
Preserves typographies and images
Avoid compatibility problems
Allows full control of final size

If you first want to compare printing options in Mexico, check out:
👉 Where to print my book in Mexico City

🟪 What should a professional PDF for book printing include?

To ensure that your book is printed with editorial quality, your PDF must comply with:

Bleeding (Bleed)

Generally 3 mm per side to avoid unwanted white borders.

🟣 2. Internal and external margins

Inside: 1.5-2 cm
Outside: 1-1.5 cm
Upper and lower: 1-1.5 cm

🟣 3. Embedded typefaces.

Prevents typography from being automatically replaced.

🟣 4. Images in 300 dpi

To avoid pixelation.

🟣 5. End-of-page size.

Same as the actual size of the book:
Letter, half letter or half letter.

🟣 H3: 6. Separate front and back cover (when applicable)

If you need to print small runs, check also:
👉 How to print books in small runs economically

🟫 How to export your file to PDF from the most used programs

🟣 Word (Beginners)

File → Save as PDF
Select “Optimum quality (for printing)”.”
Verify margins before exporting

🟣 Canva (Intermediates)

Download → PDF for printing
Activate “Cut and bleed marks”.”
Verify image resolution

🟣 InDesign (Professionals)

File → Export → PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-4
Activate bleeding
Embed fonts
300 dpi in images

🟧 What types of books can I print from a PDF?

Most projects print perfectly from PDF:

Novels
Thesis
Children's books
Manuals and guides
School supplies
Illustrated books
Workbooks

If you need professional finishing check:
👉 Book printing for independent authors

🟦 What page sizes can I use in my PDF?

The recommended sizes are:

Letter (21.5 × 28 cm)
Half letter (14 × 21.5 cm)
Half legal (14 × 22 cm)

These sizes are economical and print faster.

For printing options visit:
👉 https://dushi.me/es_mx/servicios-de-impresion/impresion-de-libros/

🟫 How to print your PDF book step by step

1. Export your book to print-quality PDF.

300 dpi, bleed and correct margins.

2. Provide your specifications in the PDF to the quotation form.

👉 https://dushi.tech

You can select size, paper, color and binding.

3. Check your digital proof

Confirm that it will look exactly as you designed it.

4. Pay online

National and international cards accepted.

5. Receive your books anywhere in Mexico

At home, office, Airbnb, university or hotel.

🟧 How much does it cost to print a book from a PDF?

Prices depend on pages, paper and color.

Average:

Black and white: $45-$85 MXN per copy
Color: $120-$250 MXN per copy

👉 Quote the exact price here:
https://dushi.tech

🟦 Tips to make your PDFs editorial quality

✔ Use professional typefaces

Garamond, Minion Pro, Palatino, Lora.

✔ Maintain consistency in styles

Titles, subtitles and body.

✔ Avoid low resolution images.

Do not use screenshots.

✔ Don't leave blank pages without checking margins.

You will avoid errors when binding.

🟪 Can I print my PDF from abroad?

Yes.
You can send your file, pay online and receive your books in any city in Mexico.

If you need speed, check:
👉 The fastest way to print books in Mexico from abroad

🟣 Conclusion

Printing books from PDF is the most professional and reliable way to produce your project. Preparing your file correctly ensures consistent colors, accurate margins and a flawless editorial finish.
Dushi prints from 1 copy, offers affordable prices and delivery throughout Mexico.

📘 Ready to print your book from a professional PDF?
👉 https://dushi.tech