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Book Printing & Binding in Chennai

Paperback, hardcover, spiral and wiro-bound books from a single copy to bulk runs, printed and bound at our Lucknow workshop and couriered to Chennai.

We print for Tamil and English authors, Chennai Book Fair publishers, Higginbothams and Moore Market book trade, Anna University departments, TNPSC and NEET coaching centres

Chennai is one of the largest book cities in India. The annual Chennai Book Fair fills the YMCA grounds with Tamil and English publishers and lakhs of visitors, Higginbothams on Mount Road has sold books since the 1840s, and the second-hand stalls of Moore Market keep students supplied all year. Tamil publishing is thriving, with new fiction, non-fiction and translation titles every month, while Anna University's engineering colleges and the coaching centres of Anna Nagar, T. Nagar and Tambaram print course material and test series in Tamil and English. Book printing and binding in Chennai therefore ranges from a poet's first chapbook to a publisher's thousand-copy reprint.

Malka Xerox Centre prints and binds books for Chennai from Lucknow. Tamil, English and bilingual paperbacks are perfect bound with a laminated 300 gsm cover and printed spine, which is the standard finish for novels, short-story collections, textbooks and guides. Hardcover case binding with spine lettering suits theses, dissertations and premium editions. Study material, lab manuals and workbooks are spiral or wiro bound so they open flat. Tamil script prints exactly as it appears in your PDF when fonts are embedded, and the cover, ISBN barcode and spine text are reproduced as supplied after a digital proof.

Surface courier from Lucknow to Chennai typically takes four to five working days, so we suggest sharing files two weeks before a launch or semester start; express courier is available for tighter dates. No minimum quantity, improving per-copy pricing on larger runs, a physical sample copy before bulk orders and a GST invoice on every order, from a workshop printing and binding since 2013. WhatsApp the PDF, page count and quantity for a Chennai quote with courier included.

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What we print & bind

Books we print and bind for Chennai

Every book is printed from your PDF, checked page by page, bound, packed and couriered. One copy or a thousand, no fixed minimum quantity.

Paperback books (perfect bound)

Novels, poetry, memoirs, textbooks, guides and self-published titles with a 300 gsm laminated cover and printed spine. The bookshop finish.

Hardcover books

Theses, premium editions, company histories and collected works, case bound in cloth or a printed wrap with spine lettering.

Study material, notes & test series

Coaching modules, question banks, practice sets and solution books, spiral or perfect bound by batch and packed by subject.

Workbooks, manuals & training books

Lab manuals, record books, courseware and onboarding handbooks, spiral or wiro bound so they lie flat in use.

Magazines, annual reports & souvenirs

School and college magazines, yearbooks, annual reports and event souvenirs, saddle stitched or perfect bound with colour covers.

Short-run & self-published books

From a single author copy to a first run of fifty, with a proof copy first and reprints whenever you need more.

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Binding options

Choose the binding that matches how the book will be used

Book specificationOptions
Trim sizesA5 (148 × 210 mm, most paperbacks), A4, 5.5 × 8.5 in, 6 × 9 in, or a custom size
Inside pagesBlack & white on 70–80 gsm paper, or colour on 100–130 gsm art paper; mixed colour sections possible
Cover250–300 gsm art card, gloss or matt lamination, printed spine with title and author, ISBN barcode as supplied
Quantity1 copy to 1,000+; per-copy pricing improves with the run
ProofDigital proof on every order; physical sample copy before a bulk run
BindingBest forGood to know
Spiral bindingCoaching notes, test series, lab manuals, draft thesesOpens 360° and lies flat. Plastic coil in black or colours, clear front sheet, board back.
Perfect (paperback) bindingNovels, poetry, textbooks, study books, question banks, self-published booksGlued square spine with a printed, laminated cover. Looks like a bookshop book. Suits 60 to 500 pages.
Hard (case) bindingTheses, dissertations, premium editions, company histories, collected worksRigid board cover with cloth or printed wrap and spine lettering. Built to last on a shelf for years.
Saddle stitch (stapled booklet)Thin brochures, syllabus booklets, newsletters up to about 48 pagesFolded sheets stapled at the spine. Fastest and most economical for thin booklets.
Cover laminationAny of the aboveGloss or matt lamination on covers so books survive a full academic session of handling.
How it works

Ordering from Chennai takes four steps

Send the PDF and quantity

WhatsApp or email your print-ready PDF (and cover file) with the number of copies, trim size, colour or black & white, and binding preference.

Get a quote and proof

We confirm page count, paper and finish, send a clear quote with courier included, and share a digital proof. A physical sample copy is available for larger runs.

We print and bind in Lucknow

Once approved, the books are printed, bound and checked copy by copy at our Kapoorthala workshop. Most runs are ready in 2 to 5 working days.

Tracked courier to Chennai

Books are packed in sealed cartons, sorted by batch or title for bulk orders, shipped by tracked courier, and invoiced with GST.

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Why authors, publishers and institutes in Chennai print with Malka Xerox Centre

Printing & binding since 2013

A working print and bindery counter in Lucknow for over a decade, not a marketplace reseller. You deal directly with the people doing the job.

Lucknow pricing, delivered anywhere

Lower overheads than a metro print shop keep per-copy costs down, which usually offsets the courier even on small author runs.

Proof before the run

Digital proof on every order and an optional physical sample for large batches, so there are no surprises on delivery.

GST invoice & tracked delivery

GSTIN 09ATBPJ7381B1ZS. Every consignment is tracked and packed by batch for easy distribution.

Questions from Chennai

Book printing & binding in Chennai: FAQ

How much does it cost to print a book in Chennai?+
There is no flat rate. The price per copy depends on page count, trim size, black & white or colour pages, paper, binding and quantity, and it falls as the quantity rises: a 200-page A5 black & white paperback costs far less per copy at 200 copies than at 20. Send the PDF, page count and quantity on WhatsApp and you will get an exact quote, usually the same day, with courier to Chennai included.
Can I print just one copy of my book?+
Yes. There is no minimum quantity. Authors often print a single proof copy first, students print one bound copy of a project or thesis, and you can reorder any number later because we keep your file on record.
What is the minimum quantity for bulk book printing?+
None is fixed. Per-copy pricing improves at roughly 50, 100 and 500 copies, so share the full run size when you ask for a quote. Institutes and coaching centres can split a run into batches by subject or class and we pack the cartons accordingly.
How long do book printing and delivery to Chennai take?+
Printing and binding usually take 2 to 5 working days after you approve the proof, depending on quantity and binding. Courier from Lucknow to Chennai then takes about 4-5 working days. For a launch or a new batch, send files about two weeks ahead; express courier is available when the date is closer.
Which binding should I choose: paperback, hardcover or spiral?+
Paperback (perfect binding) for books you will sell or distribute, with a laminated cover and printed spine. Hardcover (case binding) for theses, premium editions and books meant to last for years. Spiral or wiro for notes, workbooks and manuals that must lie flat on a desk.
What is perfect binding?+
Perfect binding is the standard paperback binding: the pages are glued into a square printed spine inside a laminated card cover, so the book looks like one from a bookshop. It suits roughly 40 to 500 pages and is the usual choice for novels, poetry, textbooks, study books and self-published titles.
What is the difference between hardcover and paperback printing?+
A hardcover (case-bound) book has rigid boards covered in cloth or a printed wrap, with lettering on the spine; it costs more, weighs more and lasts for decades, which is why theses, premium editions and commemorative volumes use it. A paperback has a flexible laminated cover, is lighter and cheaper, and is the standard for books sold or distributed in numbers.
Which paper is used for book printing?+
Inside pages are usually printed on 70 to 80 gsm paper for black & white text, or 100 to 130 gsm art paper for colour pages and photographs. Covers are 250 to 300 gsm art card with gloss or matt lamination. Tell us how the book will be used and we will recommend the paper.
What is the standard book size in India?+
A5 (148 x 210 mm) is the most common size for novels, poetry and study books, and A4 for textbooks, manuals and lab records. Self-published authors also use 5.5 x 8.5 inch and 6 x 9 inch, the sizes used by online print-on-demand platforms. We print custom trim sizes as well.
How do I get an ISBN for my book in India?+
ISBNs in India are issued free of charge by the Raja Rammohun Roy National Agency under the Ministry of Education, through its online portal. Register as an author or publisher, apply for the title, and the number usually arrives within a few weeks. We print the ISBN barcode on the back cover exactly as you supply it; we do not issue ISBNs ourselves.
Do I need an ISBN to print my book?+
No. An ISBN is only needed if you plan to sell the book through bookshops, distributors or online marketplaces. Books printed for family, friends, students, an institute or a company do not need one, and we print them without any ISBN.
What file format do you need for book printing?+
A print-ready PDF with fonts embedded is best: one PDF for the inside pages at the final trim size and one for the cover with 3 mm bleed, with images at 300 dpi. If you only have a Word file, send it and we will convert it and show you a proof before anything is printed.
Can you print the cover I designed, with the spine text and barcode?+
Yes. We print your cover exactly as supplied, including the back-cover blurb, ISBN barcode and spine text. Tell us the page count and paper and we will calculate the exact spine width and give you the full cover dimensions before you finalise the design.
Will I get a proof before the full run is printed?+
Yes. Every order gets a digital proof, and for larger runs we can print and courier one physical sample copy to Chennai before the batch. Nothing is printed in quantity until you approve.
Do you print books in Hindi and regional languages?+
Yes. We print from your PDF exactly as supplied, so Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Assamese and any other script is reproduced faithfully as long as the fonts are embedded in the file.
Can you print colour pages inside the book?+
Yes. Books can be printed fully in colour, fully in black & white, or with colour sections (for example diagrams, photographs or maps) and black & white text elsewhere, which keeps the cost down. Colour pages are printed on heavier art paper.
Do you print study material and test series for coaching institutes in Chennai?+
Yes. Coaching modules, question banks, practice sheets, test booklets and solution books are printed in batch quantities, perfect or spiral bound, packed in sealed cartons sorted by batch and subject, and invoiced with GST. Repeat batches match the first one exactly because we keep your files on record.
Can you print and bind my thesis or dissertation and courier it to Chennai?+
Yes. Theses and dissertations are printed to your university format and hard bound with gold or silver lettering on the spine and cover, or spiral bound for draft and review copies. Tell us how many copies the department needs and we will courier them to Chennai by the submission date.
How are the books packed and shipped to Chennai?+
Books are packed in sealed, moisture-wrapped cartons, sorted by title or batch for bulk orders, and shipped by tracked courier; you receive the tracking number on dispatch. If a carton arrives damaged, send photos on WhatsApp straight away and we will sort it out.
Do you provide a GST invoice, and how do I pay?+
Every order carries a GST invoice from our GST-registered business in Lucknow, with your Chennai delivery address on it, so publishers, institutes and companies can claim input credit. We accept UPI, bank transfer and cash at the counter, and confirm the payment schedule with the quote.
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