Reliable Book Printing Services in Pakistan

Print on demand and short runs in Pakistan

Print on demand means printing a few copies of a book at a time, when they are needed, instead of printing a large stock up front. PaperCraft Publishers offers offset and digital printing in any run size, so you can start small and reprint as your book sells.

You can print small runs. We recommend ordering a single press proof first, so you can check the look and feel of your book before the full order. We suggest printing roughly six months' supply: most self-publishing authors order 100 to 150 copies, and you can always print more if the book sells. Read more in Print-on-demand: the future of publishing.

How to order a short run

1. Send your file and specifications. PDF is our preferred format: email it to hi@papercraftpublishers.com or send it on WhatsApp to +92 310 4272465, with the size, page count, paper, binding, colour and number of copies.
2. Get your quote within 48 hours. The rate calculator shows the price for your book first.
3. Approve a proof. Every job is proofed before it runs.
4. We print and deliver. Books are printed at our press in Lahore. Delivery within Pakistan usually takes 2 to 4 days; bulk and large orders can take up to 7 days.

What a small run costs

The rate calculator shows the price per copy for the paper, size, binding, lamination and number of copies you choose. At its rates, 100 pages of 70 GSM White Imported B&W, A5 Novel Size, paperback binding and shine lamination come to Rs 1,000 a copy. Final pricing depends on artwork, finishing and delivery. Runs above 10 books qualify for volume rates: message us on WhatsApp with your specification for a bulk price.

Printing on its own, or with a publishing package

Everything above is our printing service: you send a print-ready file and order the copies you need, priced by the calculator and your quote.

If you also want your book published, the Professional publishing package lists print on demand among what it includes, alongside formatting, editing, proofreading, ISBN and cover assistance. Under that package, bulk orders start at 50 copies, and the bookstore and library distribution plan at 500 or 1,000. See the packages page for the details.

Print times and delivery

Binding is the biggest factor: perfect-bound books take 10 to 15 business days to print, spiral-bound books 3 to 4 weeks and hardcover books 5 to 6 weeks, after you approve the proof. Delivery within Pakistan usually takes 2 to 4 days; bulk and large orders can take up to 7 days. We confirm the schedule with your quote.

Do you offer print on demand in Pakistan?

Yes. PaperCraft Publishers offers offset and digital printing in any run size, so you can print a few copies at a time and reprint as your book sells. Books are printed at our press in Lahore and delivered within Pakistan.

Can I print just a few copies of my book?

You can print small runs. We recommend ordering a single press proof first, so you can check the look and feel of your book before the full order. We suggest printing roughly six months' supply: most self-publishing authors order 100 to 150 copies, and you can always print more if the book sells.

How much does print on demand cost?

It depends on the paper, the number of pages, the binding and the cover lamination. At our calculator rates, 100 pages of 70 GSM White Imported B&W, A5 Novel Size, paperback binding and shine lamination come to Rs 1,000 a copy. Final pricing depends on artwork, finishing and delivery. Runs above 10 books qualify for volume rates.

How long does a print-on-demand order take?

Binding is the biggest factor: perfect-bound books take 10 to 15 business days to print, spiral-bound books 3 to 4 weeks and hardcover books 5 to 6 weeks, after you approve the proof. Delivery within Pakistan usually takes 2 to 4 days; bulk and large orders can take up to 7 days.

Is print on demand part of your publishing packages?

The Professional publishing package lists print on demand among what it includes. Under that package, bulk orders start at 50 copies. Printing on its own, without a publishing package, is our printing service, priced by the rate calculator and your quote.