3 Ring Binder Template printable pdf download

3 Ring Binder Template

17.25”

3-Ring Binder Template

(1-inch ring)

• The padded binder is represented by the green

• BLEED: If color or artwork bleeds, extend it to cover

area. The finished binder size is 7.0 inches wide and

the green and blue areas completely. Bear in mind

1”

9.25 inches tall, with a 1.5-inch spine.

everything in the blue area will wrap around the

• The blue area represents the printed sheet

boards and the green area is very close to the edge

that will wrap around the padded binder. The

of the binder, so fill these spaces with continuous

sheet’s dimensions are 17.25 x 11.0 inches. Use

color, patterns, or non-critical photo areas (keep

these dimensions when setting up your layout

people and other essential elements you want to

document.

feature within the white areas).

• The white areas on the template are your main

• If the book exceeds 360 pages, a 1.5-inch ring will

11”

image areas. Center all text and artwork within the

be required. Call us at 1.800.227. 7282 for more

white areas. Keep all type and artwork within these

details.

areas unless you intend the elements to bleed. (See

bleed information opposite.)

6.25”

• The front and back white image areas are .375”

= printed sheet

8.5”

(and bleed area)

from the top, bottom, and outer edges of binder

(green area). The front and back panels’ inner

edges are .45” from the solid spine lines.

= padded binder

• For the spine, keep text and other elements

centered and contained within in the white spine

area (1.0” x 6.25”).

= image area

6.125”

3 Ring Binder Template