What is the maximum number of pages I can print in a book?

The maximum number of pages to print in a book depends on the type of binding.
Each method has a physical limit related to the thickness of the paper, the strength of the glue and the capacity of the cutting and pressing system.

Here we explain the actual maximums that we handle in our print shop.

🟪 Maximum number of pages according to binding type

🟩 1. Hot-Melt Binding - 500 pages maximum

Hot-melt binding (thermal gluing) is the most commonly used for:

Novels
Technical books
Thesis
Textbooks
Manuals

In our print shop, the recommended limit is:

✔️ Maximum 500 pages

This limit ensures:

Good opening of the book
Correct adhesion of the glue
That the spine does not fracture
That the book does not warp or open on its own

📌 Thicker books may not close properly or may present gluing faults.

🟩 2. Stapled Binding - 48 pages maximum

Ideal for:

Magazines
Guides
Fascicles
Lightweight material

Its natural restrictions:

Must be a multiple of 4
It should not be too thick to punch and bend.

Therefore, the maximum is:

✔️ Maximum 48 pages

(Multiples of 4: 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48)

📌 Over 48 pages it starts to “open” and does not fold well.

🟩 3. Wire-O Binding - 400 pages maximum

Used for:

Manuals
Agendas
Workbooks
Technical books
Notebooks

The limit depends on the caliber of the spiral, but the correct maximum to maintain good handling is:

✔️ Maximum 400 pages

With more pages, the spiral would be too large and the book would be difficult to handle.

🟪 What happens if my book exceeds these limits?

If your book exceeds the maximum number of pages allowed, you have two options:

🟩 1. Divide the content into volumes

Examples:

Volume 1 and Volume 2
Part A / Part B
Volume 1 / Volume 2

This is the most professionally and editorially appropriate solution.

✔️ More manageable books
✔️ Better reading experience
✔️ Increased durability

🟩 2. Change binding

Example:

If your book is 300 pages long and you were planning to staple → use hot-melt.
If your book is 450 pages long and you were planning to hot-melt → use wire-o (if applicable project).

🟪 H2: Quick recommendation according to your project

Type of book	Binding	Maximum
Novel	Hot-melt	500 pages
Technical book	Hot-melt	500 pages
Magazine	Stapling	48 pages
Guide / booklet	Stapling	48 pages
Work manual	Wire-O	400 pages
Agenda	Wire-O	400 pages
Very large book	Hot-melt / Wire-O / Volumes	Depends

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🟦 Conclusion

The maximum number of pages depends on the binding method:

Hot-melt: 500 pages
Stapling: 48 pages (multiples of 4)
Wire-O: 400 pages

If your project exceeds these limits, we can help you choose another binding or split your book into volumes.
This way we guarantee stability, aesthetics and durability in each print.