Manga Printing
Bring characters, panels and stories to life with manga printing made for sharp linework and bold visual storytelling.
At 4edge, we professionally print manga for writers, illustrators, publishers and independent creators. Choose from perfect bound or staple bound formats, with recognised manga and comic sizes, quality paper stocks, cover options and finishes to suit black-and-white artwork, full-colour pages and illustrated storytelling.
With expert artwork support, cost-effective digital printing and reliable UK production, we make it easy to produce high-quality manga for one-shots, serialised stories, collected editions, independent publishing and limited runs.
The Benefits of Online Manga Printing
Cost-effective digital printing
Sharp linework and image reproduction
Expert artwork checking
Personal customer support
Printed in Hockley, Essex
Manga Specifications
Manga sizes
| Size | Width (mm) | Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Manga Standard | 127 | 191 |
| B6 | 125 | 176 |
| A6 | 105 | 148 |
| A5 | 148 | 210 |
| UK Standard | 157 | 240 |
| US Standard | 170 | 260 |
- Custom sizes
Paper types
- Silk: 115-170 gsm
- Gloss: 115-170 gsm
- Uncoated: 70-170 gsm
- Offset: 80-120 gsm
- White Bookwove: 80 gsm
- Cream Bookwove: 70 gsm
Binding options
- Perfect bound (PUR)
- Staple bound / saddle stitched
Cover options
- Self cover
- 230 gsm cover stock
- 300 gsm cover stock
- 350 gsm cover stock
Finishes
- Matt lamination
- Gloss lamination
- Soft-touch lamination
How to Print Your Manga
The files you need to supply depend on the binding option you choose.
Staple bound manga
Supply one print-ready PDF containing all pages in reading order as single pages, not spreads. The cover pages should be included in the same PDF and the total page count must be in multiples of four.
Perfect bound manga
Please provide two print-ready PDF files:
- Cover PDF – outer and inner cover spreads, including the spine
- Inner pages PDF – all pages supplied in reading order as single pages, not spreads
The correct spine width depends on the number of pages and chosen paper stock. The 4edge team can confirm the required dimensions before you supply final artwork.
Do not provide the spine as a separate file.
Colour and image quality
For the best print results:
- Set colour artwork to CMYK
- Use images at 300 dpi
- Set black text and linework to 100% black where appropriate
- Convert black-and-white or greyscale artwork to greyscale before supplying it
RGB artwork can be converted to CMYK, but some colours may change during conversion.
Bleed and quiet areas
Where artwork runs to the edge of the page, add 3 mm bleed around the outer edges.
Keep important content at least 3 mm inside all trim edges.
Additional quiet areas are required for the following:
- Perfect bound manga – 5 mm on the binding edge of inner pages
Keep dialogue, captions, page numbers and important artwork details outside these areas.
Lamination
Where lamination is selected, it is applied to the outer cover surface.
Before Supplying Your Artwork
Please check that:
- The artwork matches the quoted finished size
- The correct file setup has been used for the chosen binding
- Pages are supplied as single pages in reading order
- Staple bound page counts are in multiples of four
- All fonts are embedded
- Artwork and linework are supplied at suitable resolution
- Bleed and quiet areas have been included
- Any required blank pages are present
Please review your proof carefully before approving your manga for print.
Need help?
Call 01702 200243 to speak to the 4edge customer service team.
Email: admin@4edge.co.uk
Manga Printers in Essex
4edge provides professional manga printing for writers, illustrators, publishers and independent creators across the UK.
Based in Hockley, Essex, we print and finish manga in the UK using digital production and a choice of perfect bound or staple bound formats. Our team can support your project from artwork preparation and proofing through to printing, finishing and delivery.
Print-ready files can be retained to make future reorders straightforward, whether you are producing a one-shot, serialised story, collected edition or independent manga title.
What binding options are available for manga?
4edge offers perfect bound (PUR) and staple bound / saddle stitched manga.
What size should manga be?
Recognised manga and comic formats include Manga Standard at 127 x 191 mm, B6 at 125 x 176 mm, A6, A5, UK Standard and US Standard.
What is Manga Standard size?
Manga Standard is 127 x 191 mm.
What is B6 manga size?
B6 is 125 x 176 mm and is a popular compact format for manga-style publications.
Can I choose a custom manga size?
Yes. 4edge can produce custom sizes by cutting down from standard industry sizes, such as A4, depending on your chosen specification.
What paper is best for manga?
Uncoated, Offset and Bookwove papers are good choices for traditional black-and-white manga, while Silk and Gloss stocks can be used where stronger colour reproduction is required.
Should I supply manga pages individually or as spreads?
Please supply pages as individual pages in reading order, not spreads. Staple bound manga is supplied as one print-ready PDF. Perfect bound manga requires a separate cover PDF and inner pages PDF.
How is the spine width calculated?
For perfect bound manga, the spine width depends on the number of pages and the thickness of your chosen paper stock. The 4edge team can calculate the correct spine width and provide the dimensions needed for your cover artwork. Staple bound manga does not require a spine.
Can manga artwork run to the edge of the page?
Yes. Where artwork runs to the edge, add 3 mm bleed around the outer edges and keep important content at least 3 mm inside the trim. Perfect bound inner pages require a 5 mm quiet area on the binding edge.
Do manga page counts need to be in multiples of four?
Staple bound manga must have a page count in multiples of four. Blank pages can be added where needed to complete the final printed section.
Can I check my manga before printing?
Yes. Please review your proof carefully before production, checking artwork quality, dialogue, page order, cover artwork and, where applicable, the spine.
Is VAT charged on printed manga?
Printed manga is normally zero-rated for VAT in the UK where it meets the relevant requirements.