Staples printing prices are a menu, not one sticker. Self-serve letter color commonly lands about $0.59 to $0.69 and B&W about $0.10 to $0.19 in July 2026 planning ranges. Full-service, card stock, posters, and binding cost more. Online letter color at 55printing: 499 pages = $55 when you can wait for shipping.
- Documents: color and B&W per page
- Upgrades: stock, size, finishing
- Bulk online: 99/499/999 ladders below
Same document pages online (July 20, 2026)
| Qty | Color | B&W |
|---|---|---|
| 99 | $40.25 | $23.16 |
| 499 | $55.00 | $57.06 |
| 999 | $112.37 | $77.91 |
When the Staples counter still wins
Under about 50 pages needed today, walk-out pickup beats shipping. For planned hundreds of matching pages, online usually wins on total print cost. UPS Store and FedEx Office sit in similar retail bands (roughly $0.50-$0.76 color in July 2026 research ranges). Compare channels on quantity and deadline, not brand loyalty.
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Staples printing prices FAQ
What are Staples printing prices for color copies?
Self-serve letter color commonly lands about $0.59 to $0.69 per page in July 2026 planning ranges. Full-service is often higher. Online at 55printing, 499 letter color pages are $55.00 on July 20, 2026 when you can wait for shipping.
How much is black and white at Staples?
B&W self-serve letter often lands about $0.10 to $0.19 per page. Online bulk B&W at 55printing is $57.06 for 499 pages and $77.91 for 999 pages on July 20, 2026. Confirm your store machine screen for local stickers.
Does Staples charge the same for posters?
No. Posters, banners, and specialty stocks are different SKUs. This menu page covers document planning plus the upgrade categories that raise totals. For online posters, open the digital or bulk poster product forms.
Are Staples prices the same in every city?
No. Posted rates, promotions, and self-serve versus print-services menus differ by location and membership. Treat national articles as planning ranges and verify at your store before a large run.
Is online always cheaper than Staples?
For planned hundreds of pages, usually yes on print cost. Example: 499 color pages are $55 online versus roughly $295 to $345 at a $0.59-$0.69 retail band before tax. For ten pages needed in an hour, the counter is the honest choice.
What extras raise the counter total?
Cover stock, ledger size, binding, cutting, lamination, and full-service help all add cost. A sparse worksheet on default letter paper is the cheapest path; a photo-heavy flyer on card stock is not.
How do I compare Staples to UPS or FedEx?
Match page count, color, sides, and paper, then add tax. July 2026 research ranges put UPS color roughly $0.50-$0.75 and FedEx roughly $0.71-$0.76 for common self-serve letter jobs, but stores vary. Use the same PDF at each counter when you need a true local quote.
Where should I order online packets?
Use color copies or B&W copies, upload a print-ready PDF, and approve the free proof. That workflow fits school, church, and office packets that repeat.