JIS B5 Japanese Doujinshi (7.17" x 10.12" / 182 x 257 mm) Print Template & Bleed Guide
The iconic Japanese Doujinshi and Comic Market (Comiket) format (182 x 257 mm / 7.17" x 10.12"). The undisputed industry benchmark for fan comics, anthology collections, and premier indie illustrations. Official pre-press dimensions, 0.125" bleed canvas setups, and exact 300 & 600 DPI pixel matrices for print-ready file submission.
JIS B5 Japanese Doujinshi (7.17" x 10.12" / 182 x 257 mm) Exact Prepress Specifications
Review exact trim boundaries, bleed margins, safe zone offsets, and pixel resolution standards for your print files.
| Specification Parameter | Imperial (Inches / DPI) | Metric (Millimeters) | Prepress Role & Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finished Trim Size | 7.17" × 10.12" | 182 × 257 mm | Final cut dimension of the finished book or print after precision trimming. |
| Full Bleed Canvas Size | 7.42" × 10.37" | 188.35 × 263.35 mm | Total canvas setup including required 0.125" (3.175 mm) bleed added to top, bottom, left, and right edges. |
| Safe Zone Live Margins | 6.670" × 9.620" | 169.3 × 244.3 mm | Keep dialogue balloons, speech bubbles, text, and faces at least 0.250" (6.35 mm) inside trim lines. |
| Color Resolution (300 DPI) | 2226 × 3111 px | Full Bleed Canvas | Required pixel resolution for painted digital art, colored pages, photographic covers, and wash gradients. |
| Lineart / Screentones (600 DPI) | 4452 × 6222 px | Full Bleed Canvas | Mandatory resolution for 1-bit monochrome manga lineart and halftones to prevent unsightly moiré interference. |
| Recommended Binding | Softcover Perfect Bound: Durable square-spine adhesive binding. Ideal for 28 to 400+ page tankōbon manga, graphic novels, and trade paperbacks. | ||
| Supported Paper Stocks | Interiors: 60lb, 80lb, and 100lb Uncoated Opaque for novels and manga; 80lb and 100lb Silk or Gloss Text for full-color comics and art books. Covers: 80lb, 100lb, 111lb, and 130lb Cover (Gloss, Silk, Uncoated, or 10pt/12pt/14pt/16pt C1S Cover). | ||
| Cover Lamination Finishes | Protective Gloss Lamination, Protective Matte Lamination, or Unlaminated. | ||
Generate Custom JIS B5 Japanese Doujinshi (7.17" x 10.12" / 182 x 257 mm) PDF Template
Preloaded with 7.17" × 10.12" trim dimensions. Calculate your exact spine thickness based on page count and paper stock, then download a calibrated prepress PDF.
Pre-Configured Preset: JIS B5 Japanese Doujinshi (7.17" x 10.12" / 182 x 257 mm)
Trim: 7.17" × 10.12" (182 × 257 mm) • Bleed: 0.125" • Safe Zone: 0.25"
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Prepress Guide Legend
- 0.125" Bleed Area (Red): Background artwork must extend here.
- 0.25" Safety Zone (Green): Keep dialog, text, and artwork inside.
- Trim Line (Black): Final cut dimension of the finished piece.
- Fold / Spine Lines (Blue): Score and fold positions.
Software Setup Instructions for JIS B5 Japanese Doujinshi (7.17" x 10.12" / 182 x 257 mm)
Step-by-step canvas creation, guide rules, bleed setups, and export presets for Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.
Manga & Comic Canvas Setup
1. Finish Size: Open File > New (Comic), set Custom Finish to 182 × 257 mm.
2. Bleed Width: Set Bleed to 3.175 mm (0.125").
3. Safe Margin: Set Inner Border to 169.3 × 244.3 mm (6.35 mm / 0.25" margin).
4. Resolution: Set 600 DPI Monochrome to prevent screentone moiré.
Full Bleed Canvas Setup
1. New Document: Set canvas to full bleed size: 7.42" × 10.37".
2. Resolution: 2226 × 3111 px at 300 DPI (or 4452 × 6222 px at 600 DPI).
3. Trim Guides: Go to View > Guides > New Guide Layout. Set Margins to 0.125 in all sides.
4. Safe Zone Guides: Add inner guide margins of 0.375 in (0.25" inside trim).
Multi-Page Document Setup
1. Page Dimensions: Set Document Width to 7.17" and Height to 10.12".
2. Bleed Settings: Set Top, Bottom, Inside, Outside Bleed to 0.125 in (3.175 mm).
3. Margins: Set Top, Bottom, Outside to 0.25 in. For perfect bound, set Inside to 0.375"–0.5".
4. PDF Export: Preset PDF/X-1a:2001. Under Marks & Bleeds, check Use Document Bleed.
Prepress Checklist for JIS B5 Japanese Doujinshi (7.17" x 10.12" / 182 x 257 mm) Files
Avoid production delays and unexpected reprints. Verify these 6 critical prepress criteria before uploading your print files.
Full Bleed Coverage
Every background color, splash art panel, and full-page illustration must extend completely to the 0.125" outer canvas border.
Safe Zone Clearance
All dialogue balloons, speech bubbles, page numbers, and vital art elements must sit at least 0.25" inside the trim boundary.
300 vs 600 DPI
Color images must be at least 300 DPI at 100% scale. Monochrome lineart and screentone manga should be prepared at 600 DPI.
CMYK & Profiled RGB
Submit files in CMYK (GRACoL 2006 or SWOP) or sRGB with embedded color profiles. Ensure Total Area Coverage (TAC) is under 300%.
Rich vs Plain Black
Use 100% K for small text and dialogue to prevent color registration fringing. Use Rich Black (C:60 M:40 Y:40 K:100) for large dark fills.
Outlines & Embedding
Convert all live typography to vector outlines (curves) or ensure all font subsets are 100% embedded within your exported PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions About JIS B5 Japanese Doujinshi (7.17" x 10.12" / 182 x 257 mm)
Why is JIS B5 the gold standard for doujinshi?
JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm) has been the official format for Tokyo Comic Market (Comiket) and Japanese indie creators for decades. Its spacious layout showcases detailed linework and dynamic comic panels far better than smaller pocket formats.
Can I print full-color insert pages (kuchi-e) in JIS B5?
Yes! MCE Printing specializes in split-media book printing. You can include 2, 4, or more full-color 100lb Gloss or Silk Text insert pages at the front of your book, followed by 60lb, 80lb, or 100lb Uncoated interior manga pages.
Is JIS B5 different from ISO B5?
Yes. JIS B5 is 182 x 257 mm (7.17" x 10.12"), whereas ISO B5 is smaller at 176 x 250 mm (6.93" x 9.84"). Japanese doujinshi templates almost universally refer to JIS B5.
What cover finishes are recommended for JIS B5 doujinshi?
We recommend heavy 100lb Cover or 12pt Cardstock with Gloss lamination for vibrant pop colors or Matte lamination for an elegant, non-reflective finish.
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