Einzelsheets

Einzelsheets is a German term used in publishing and printing to denote a standalone sheet of paper, typically a single leaf or page, that is intended to be used independently rather than as part of a bound volume. The term literally means one sheet. In English, it is commonly translated as single sheet or one-sheet, depending on context.

In printing workflows, an Einzelsheet may be produced as a separate item for distribution as a flyer, handout, form, examination sheet, or brochure. It can also describe a single page extracted from a larger print run or from a bound publication for separate use. In educational settings, teachers may issue Einzelsheets as exercise sheets or reading sheets. In administration, forms and templates are frequently distributed as Einzelsheets to allow independent filling and filing.

Historically, the term is used in German printing to distinguish from larger sheet formats such as Bogen or from folded sections; an Einzelsheet can be one-sided or double-sided, depending on production and purpose. Bound catalogs or books often begin as many Einzelsheets that are later bound or compiled; conversely, an Einzelsheet can also be the final format when no binding is intended.

Common sizes align with standard paper sizes such as A4 or Letter, enabling ease of copying, filing, and archiving. The concept is similar to the English “single sheet” or “flyer” in everyday use.