Manga printing at PrintItEasy starts from a single copy. Print your own manga the way the genre calls for it: compact format, black-and-white interior and, if you wish, right-to-left reading. You choose the size, the binding and the paper, and we check your file before production.
What is manga printing suitable for?
For mangaka, doujinshi creators and publishers who want to print their work ready for the shelf, in small or large runs.
Recommended options
- Softcover, paperback format
- Black-and-white inside pages for sharp lines
- Full-colour cover with lamination
- Compact manga format or custom
Why choose PrintItEasy?
We print in-house with premium materials and check your file before production. Configure your manga on the right and see the price instantly.
Print a manga in 3 steps
- Choose your specification. Decide on format, binding, paper and cover finish.
- Supply your file. Upload a print-ready PDF with the correct page order and 3 mm bleed.
- We print and deliver. Once your file is approved, your manga arrives within 5 to 7 working days.
Format and reading direction
For manga printing, the traditional format is compact, around B6 (12.8 × 18.2 cm) or A5 — smaller than a European comic album, which suits the pacing of the genre. A perfect binding (softcover) is the standard look for a manga volume.
Manga is traditionally read right to left. If you want that, set up your file so the reading order and the binding edge match: the spine on the right and pages progressing right to left. Tell us your intended reading direction so we produce it correctly.
Black-and-white printing and screentones
Most manga interiors are black and white, which makes screentones (the grey raster patterns for shading) crucial. Supply your pages at high resolution, ideally 600 dpi for line art and screentones, so fine raster patterns stay crisp and do not turn into muddy grey or moiré in print.
Choose lightweight cream or wood-free paper of 70 to 90 gsm for the interior, as used in published manga: light to hold across a thick volume and easy on the eyes.
Supplying your file
Supply your file as a print-ready PDF with the pages in the correct reading order. Use solid black (100% K) for line art and keep screentones at high resolution to avoid moiré. Keep speech balloons and key art out of the gutter, especially on spreads. Not sure about your file? We are happy to check it at no charge.
For manga artists and self-publishers
Manga artists and self-publishers print their own volumes to sell at conventions and online. Because we print from a single copy, you can order a proof and check how your screentones and black-and-white art come out before ordering a run. To sell your manga through shops, you will need an ISBN, see the International ISBN Agency.
Frequently asked questions about manga printing
Can you print right-to-left manga?
Yes. Set up your file with the correct reading order and tell us the intended reading direction, so we bind and produce it correctly.
Which format suits a manga?
A compact format such as B6 (12.8 × 18.2 cm) or A5, with a perfect binding, matches the traditional manga look.
How do I keep screentones sharp?
Supply high-resolution pages, ideally 600 dpi, so fine raster patterns stay crisp and do not turn into moiré.
How long does it take?
Once your file is approved, we print and dispatch within 5 to 7 working days.
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