How Much Does It Cost To Print At Staples?

Last Updated on November 3, 2025 | Prices Last Reviewed for Freshness: January 2026
Written by Alec Pow – Economic & Pricing Investigator | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

Educational content; not financial advice. Prices are estimates; confirm current rates, fees, taxes, and terms with providers or official sources.

Staples operates thousands of locations across the United States with Print and Marketing Services that handle quick document jobs, booklets, posters, laminating, and binding, which is why shoppers often look for a clear per page price before they upload a file or head to a kiosk.

For everyday paperwork such as resumes, contracts, reports, and handouts, the chain publishes starting rates and offers same day pickup when you submit by noon, and as of October 2025 these starting rates create a reliable baseline for black and white pages, color pages, and popular add-ons like lamination.

Prices vary by store, paper stock, finishing, and whether you order online or ask for full-service help at the counter, but you can still plan a credible budget with the current public price cards and a few real receipts from customers in different cities via the in-store printing page.

Article Highlights

• Staples B&W pages commonly start at $0.24–$0.26, color pages at $0.77, as of October 2025.
• Same-day posters start at $11.00 and engineering prints at 18×24 start at $2.25.
• Paper upgrades often add about $0.10–$0.40 per sheet, while poster lamination starts around $4.00.
• Libraries can be far cheaper, for instance SFPL at $0.10 B&W and $0.40 color.
• Use Staples Easy Rewards, current coupons, and online submission to shave the bill.

How Much Does It Cost To Print At Staples?

For simple document printing, Staples lists black and white pages starting at $0.24–$0.26 each, with the in-store page highlighting $0.24 and the product detail pages showing $0.26 as the standard “from” price for B&W, as of October 2025.

Color copies are higher, with the dedicated Color Copies page listing a starting price of $0.77 per page, which aligns with observed in-store ranges on community threads and older landing pages from Staples.

Posters fall under a different menu, and same-day posters start at $11.00 for smaller sizes, with available formats like 12×18, 16×20, 18×24, and 24×36 published on custom posters product pages, so larger sizes and premium materials raise the total.

Real-Life Cost Examples

A shopper in Portland, Oregon reported paying roughly $0.25 for black and white and $0.70 for color per side at a self-service machine, which matches the formal B&W starting rate and sits a bit below the $0.77 Color Copies “from” price on the site.

Another customer in North Carolina described a $5.19 spiral binding with a $0.79 cover add-on, which is consistent with modest binding fees we see across office copy centers for small coil jobs in the 20–70 page range.

On a Facebook group thread, one user posted that the local store quoted $0.80 per color page on a walk-in job, which lines up with the published Color Copies starter and illustrates how local settings or full-service help can nudge the per page up.

Cost Breakdown

Per page print fee is your foundation, typically $0.24–$0.26 for black and white and $0.77 for color, then the job builds with paper upgrades, binding, laminating, and optional speed premiums for same-day work when available.

You might also like our articles on the cost of Meijer custom photo services, book binding services, or Kodak kiosks.

Paper upgrades add cost; industry guidance puts premium stock adders roughly in the $0.10–$0.40 per sheet band depending on weight and finish, while the Staples document pages show that you can select heavier paper within the builder for a higher per page rate.

Lamination and mounting add-ons are priced separately on poster products, for instance lamination from $4.00 and mount plus lamination from $14.00, shown on product pages for posters and signs.

Factors Influencing the Cost

Color versus black and white is the biggest driver, especially for pages with graphics and photos, since color “clicks” are priced higher systemwide and the Color Copies tool begins at $0.77 per page as of October 2025.

Stock weight, size, and finish matter, for example heavier 24–32 lb office stocks or glossy brochure paper cost more than standard 20 lb bond, and moving up to posters or blueprints shifts you into separate menus with starting prices like $11.00 for posters and $2.25 for 18×24 engineering prints.

Order method also affects the total because online builders often show fixed “starting at” pricing and a fuller set of finish options, while in-store self-service kiosks emphasize per-side charges, stapling, and hole punch tools with staff support available when you need it.

Printing Services & Alternatives

FedEx Office document printing publishes copies and custom documents “starting at $0.24 each” and highlights stock choices from 20–32 lb to heavier papers, which is comparable for simple B&W pages and helps for regional price checks when your local Staples is busy. See also FedEx copies.

The UPS Store is usually in the same ballpark but many locations add a computer time fee for assisted prints; for instance one operator described $0.21 B&W, $0.69 color, plus $3.50 for workstation time when needed, which can swing small orders.

Libraries are the sleeper value, and they differ by city: San Francisco is $0.10 B&W and $0.40 color, Los Angeles is $0.25 B&W and $0.50 color with a daily free allotment, and Chicago offers $0.15 B&W with some free daily credit.

Ways to Spend Less

Print black and white when color is not critical, stick with standard paper, and upload a PDF online then choose store pickup to avoid assisted workstation time. Printing can be quick.

Join Easy Rewards and activate current print coupons, which frequently offer dollars off thresholds or 20% back in points on custom print orders, then redeem points for dollars off later purchases. Keep it simple.

Expert & Staff Tips

Staff routinely suggest uploading as a flattened PDF, checking margins, and reviewing the preview before you submit, because borderless assumptions or odd page sizes can misalign at the machine and cause a reprint that adds to your final bill.

For small jobs of a few pages, self-service is usually the cheapest route, while larger color runs and anything with binding or covers tends to be smoother in the online builder where you can price every finishing option and see the per page change in real time.

Total Cost by Print Type

Legal forms, ten to twenty pages with basic white paper and black text, usually land around $5–$10 depending on whether you staple or use a light cover, and whether you need an extra copy for signatures.

Marketing flyers, 100 copies in color on standard stock, often run $65–$80 at walk-in counters or online builders for same-day quantities, while bulk web printers can beat that unit price if you can wait for shipping.

Booklets, 20 pages stapled, commonly reach $25–$35 with color interiors at copy shops, and presentations with coil binding of 25 color pages fall around $30–$50 depending on the mix of color versus B&W and whether you add clear covers.

Hidden & Extra Charges

Expect adders for lamination ($4.00+ for poster lamination shown on product pages), for binding ($2.50–$5.00 is a common range for small coils based on customer reports), and for premium covers that can add another $1.50–$4.00 per item.

Rush timing can carry a premium as well, and while same-day is frequently included for orders placed by noon, late day submissions may roll to next day and push you toward full-service help that increases labor on the ticket.

Online vs In-Store Pricing

Submitting online provides predictable “starting at” prices, a fuller set of finish choices, and a clear pickup window, which helps you see the impact of switching paper weight or color before you commit to a cart total.

In store, self-service machines charge per side and offer convenient extras like stapling and hole punch, while full-service setup by staff can add fees for file help or reformatting if something needs attention, so bring a clean PDF to keep costs tight.

The table below summarizes typical “starter” rates and a few popular add-ons mentioned above as of October 2025.

Worked Example: a realistic Staples bill

Suppose you need a 50-page project for a team meeting with color charts sprinkled in. You print 30 pages in B&W at $0.26 and 20 in color at $0.77 for a base of $7.80 plus $15.40, then you add a light coil bind at $4.99 and clear front with black linen back at $2.00 for a total near $30.19, which is typical for a mixed color deck.

Answers to Common Questions

How much is it to print a single page at Staples?

As of October 2025, black and white pages start around $0.24–$0.26, while color pages start near $0.77, with local variation for full-service help and premium stock.

Can I print from a USB or email in store?

Yes, the in-store self-service machines accept USB and email codes and support double-sided printing, stapling, and hole punch, which is handy for quick jobs without a queue.

Does double-sided cost more?

Most self-service systems charge per side, so a two-sided sheet counts as two prints, which means a higher total than a single-sided page at the same per page rate.

Are there bulk discounts?

Yes, online builders often step down the unit price at higher quantities and current coupons or Easy Rewards point promos can reduce the out-of-pocket total at checkout.

Is home printing cheaper than store printing?

For frequent printing, a home laser or tank-style inkjet can get B&W down to single-digit cents per page, but for occasional color sets many people still save by paying a store per page rather than maintaining ink at home. See independent guides on printing costs and a Consumer Reports buying guide.

Historical fee sheets and third-party summaries sometimes circulate online; for example, this archived Staples Copy and Print Services Fee list has been referenced in discussions. Always verify current pricing on the live Staples site or at your local store.