Black & white or color plan prints?
Print most plan sets in black & white and use color only on the sheets where color carries meaning, such as trade coordination drawings, colored legends or presentation sheets. At Print My Plans, black & white is $1.95 per sheet and color is $3.75 per sheet, at every size.
Which sheets need color?
| Sheet | Black & white or color? |
|---|---|
| Floor plans, elevations, sections, details | Black & white. Most construction drawings are designed to read in one color. |
| MEP and trade coordination drawings | Color, when each trade or system has its own color. |
| Site, civil and landscape plans | Color, if they use shaded areas, planting zones or colored legends. |
| Zoning, phasing and demolition plans | Color, when it shows what changes and when. |
| Redlines and markups | Color, so they stand out from the base drawing. |
| Presentation sheets and renderings | Color. |
What the choice costs
Every size is the same price, so only the color choice changes the total.
| 24-sheet set | Printing |
|---|---|
| All black & white | 24 × $1.95 = $46.80 |
| 21 black & white + 3 color | $40.95 + $11.25 = $52.20 |
| All color | 24 × $3.75 = $90.00 |
Printing only. The shipping rate is shown at checkout. Cost calculator
How to mix both in one order
Add the color sheets and the black & white sheets as separate items in the same order, each with its own setting. Both print to scale, exactly as uploaded.
Before you print in color
- Check the export. Some CAD plot styles turn everything black, so check the plot style or pen table before you make the PDF.
- Avoid pale colors for thin lines. Pale yellows and light grays can be hard to see on paper.
- Expect a small difference from your screen. If exact color matters, order one test sheet first.
More on color sheets: color plan printing. Order by 3 PM ET, ships same day, arrives as soon as the next day.
FAQ
Is color available at every size?
Yes. 18×24, 24×36, 30×42, 36×46 and 36×48 are all available in black & white and color, at $1.95 and $3.75 per sheet.
Does a bigger color sheet cost more?
No. A 36×48 color sheet is $3.75, the same as an 18×24 color sheet.
Can I print one set in color and the copies in black & white?
Yes. Add them as separate items in the same order, each with its own setting.
