12-Page Catalog Printing Prices

Here is Bright Print Works pricing by quantity for the exact 12-page catalog configuration used throughout this guide.

How Quantity Changes the Cost Per Catalog

One of the biggest advantages of larger commercial print runs is the reduction in cost per finished catalog. You pay more overall for more catalogs, but each individual piece can cost considerably less.

The best quantity is not automatically the largest quantity. If prices, products or other catalog information change frequently, a smaller print run may make more sense. If the catalog will remain current for a long time, a larger run can deliver a much lower per-piece cost.

How Much Does It Cost to Print 100 12-Page Catalogs?

Bright Print Works prices 100 12-page catalogs at $328 using the specifications in this guide. That is approximately $3.28 per catalog. This quantity can work well when you need a professional catalog but only need a limited number for customers, sales representatives, meetings or events.

How Much Does It Cost to Print 500 12-Page Catalogs?

500 12-page catalogs are $988 at Bright Print Works for this configuration, or approximately $1.98 each. At this quantity, the per-piece price has already fallen well below the 100-copy level.

How Much Does It Cost to Print 1,000 12-Page Catalogs?

Bright Print Works prices 1,000 12-page catalogs at $1,288, or approximately $1.29 each. For businesses distributing catalogs across a sales team, customer base or multiple locations, this quantity can provide substantial reach without moving into a very large print run.

How Much Does It Cost to Print 2,500 12-Page Catalogs?

2,500 catalogs are $1,888, which works out to approximately 76¢ per catalog. This is where the economics of a larger commercial print run become especially noticeable.

How Much Does It Cost to Print 5,000 12-Page Catalogs?

Bright Print Works prices 5,000 12-page catalogs at $2,688, or approximately 54¢ each.

If your catalog will be used for ongoing sales, dealer distribution, trade shows, customer mailings or multiple locations, that lower per-piece price can make a large print run especially attractive.

How Do Bright Print Works 12-Page Catalog Prices Compare?

We compared Bright Print Works pricing with UPrinting, PrintRunner and Printing for Less using comparable 12-page, 8.5" × 11", 100 lb Gloss Text self-cover catalog specifications.

See all four printers and the complete 8-page and 12-page price tables in Catalog Printing Prices Compared.

How Much More Does a 12-Page Catalog Cost Than an 8-Page Catalog?

The extra four pages give you more room, but they also increase printing cost. Using the Bright Print Works pricing in these guides:

The decision should not be based on price alone. If four additional pages let you present your products or services more effectively, the 12-page format may be worth the additional printing cost. If your content fits comfortably into eight pages, there is no reason to add pages simply to make the catalog larger.

See the complete 8-page pricing in How Much Does It Cost to Print an 8-Page Catalog?

Is a 12-Page Catalog the Right Length?

A 12-page catalog gives you 50% more pages than an 8-page catalog. That extra space can be useful for additional product categories, larger photographs, specifications, company information, ordering details or stronger calls to action.

If you are still planning the publication, read How Many Pages Should a Printed Catalog Have?

Does Paper Choice Change the Price?

Yes. The prices shown here use 100 lb Gloss Text with a self-cover. Different paper and cover choices can affect price, appearance, weight and how the catalog feels in the customer's hands.

Before choosing your stock, read Best Paper for Catalog Printing: Text & Cover Stock Explained.

What Binding Should You Choose?

Binding should be chosen based on the catalog's page count, construction, presentation and intended use. Bright Print Works offers catalog options including saddle stitch, perfect bound and Wire-O configurations.

For the two common choices, see Saddle Stitch vs. Perfect Bound Catalogs: Which Should You Choose?

Preparing a 12-Page Catalog for Printing

Twelve pages give you more room, but that space should still be organized carefully. Strong photography, clear product organization, readable typography and well-planned calls to action can make the finished catalog easier for customers to use.

Before submitting your artwork, read How to Design a Catalog for Printing.

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