In short: Self-publishers can move from print-on-demand to an offset run at Printseoul from 100 copies, pricing the job online and checking files with a free PDF E-Proof.
When to switch from POD
Look at an offset run when you sell a few hundred copies or more a year, sell directly at events or to bulk buyers, or find your POD unit cost leaves a thin margin. Read the full guide: moving from print-on-demand to offset.
What to prepare
Offset needs print-ready PDFs: 0.125 inch bleed, fonts embedded and outlined, 300 dpi images, and a cover built to the exact spine width. Use the file setup guide and spine calculator.
Choosing a quantity
Print what you can sell or use in a year or two. Price several quantities side by side in the quote tool and compare cost per copy; setup is paid once, so the per-copy price falls as the run grows.
Frequently asked questions
What is the smallest offset run I can order?
100 copies for paperback and Wire-O, and 200 for hardcover.
Can I get a sample first?
Request a free paper sample kit (U.S. and Canadian addresses), and add a physical proof to any order.