FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What are your shop timings?+
We are open all 7 days, 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, including Sundays and holidays.
What payment methods do you accept?+
We accept Cash, UPI, and Net Banking.
Do you do thesis and project binding?+
Yes — we offer spiral binding, hard binding, and thesis print & bind, usually same-day.
What print sizes do you support?+
We print in A4, A3, 13x19 and Legal (LGL) sizes, in both black & white and colour.
Can I apply for a PAN card or certificates here?+
Yes — Malka Xerox Centre also works as a Jan Suvidha Kendra, assisting with PAN card applications, income certificates, caste certificates, and e-payments.
Where is Malka Xerox Centre located?+
Shop No.-10, Yadav Market, Near FI Plaza, Chandganj Kapoorthala, Lucknow 226022 — established in 2013.
Do you print and bind books in bulk for coaching centres and institutes?+
Yes. Bulk printing and binding of study material, test series, prospectus, manuals and short-run books is our core work for institutes. WhatsApp the PDF, quantity and deadline and we reply with a quote and timeline.
Can you deliver printed books outside Lucknow?+
Yes. Orders are printed and bound in Lucknow and sent by tracked courier anywhere in India. Delivery takes about 1 to 6 working days depending on the city, and every order carries a GST invoice.
Which binding is best for study material, test series and theses?+
Spiral binding for notes and test series that students write in, perfect (paperback) binding for study books that need a printed spine, and hard binding for theses, records and compilations meant to last.
Do you print books?+
Yes. Book printing and binding is our core work: paperback (perfect bound), hardcover and spiral-bound books for authors, publishers, institutes, coaching centres and students, from a single copy to bulk runs, printed in Lucknow and couriered anywhere in India.
Can I print just one copy of my book?+
Yes. There is no minimum quantity. Authors often print a single proof copy first and reorder later, and students print one bound copy of a project or thesis.
How much does book printing cost?+
It depends on page count, size, black & white or colour, paper, binding and quantity, and the per-copy price falls as the run grows. WhatsApp the PDF, page count and quantity for an exact quote, usually the same day.
How long does printing and binding take?+
Single copies, photocopies and thesis binding are usually same day at the counter. Bulk book runs take 2 to 5 working days after proof approval, plus 1 to 6 working days by courier for delivery outside Lucknow.
What file should I send for printing?+
A print-ready PDF with fonts embedded is best, with a separate cover PDF with 3 mm bleed for books. Word files are fine too: we convert them and show you a proof before printing. Send files on WhatsApp or email.
How do I get an ISBN for my book in India?+
ISBNs are issued free by the Raja Rammohun Roy National Agency (Ministry of Education) through its online portal, usually within a few weeks. We print the barcode you supply; an ISBN is only needed if you plan to sell the book through shops or online.
Can you print in Hindi, Urdu and regional languages?+
Yes. We print from your PDF exactly as supplied, so any script is reproduced faithfully when the fonts are embedded, including Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia and Assamese.
Do you print coaching study material and test series?+
Yes. Modules, question banks, practice sheets, test booklets and solution books are printed by batch, spiral or perfect bound, packed by subject and invoiced with GST. Repeat batches match the first one exactly.
Do you provide a GST invoice?+
Yes. Malka Xerox Centre is a GST-registered business and every order is invoiced with GST, so institutes, publishers and companies can claim input credit. We accept Cash, UPI and Net Banking.