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Staples Blueprint Printing Cost vs an Online Alternative
Staples prints blueprints on bond paper in its stores and online, with free same-day pickup when you order by 12 PM. Its blueprint page lists “starting at” prices that rise with sheet size. Print My Plans prints from your PDF and ships the set to you, at $1.95 per sheet black & white and $3.75 color at every size.
Black & white per sheet (checked Oct 18, 2026)
| Sheet size | Print My Plans | Staples, starting at | Print My Plans costs less by at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18×24 | $1.95 | $2.25 | $0.30 |
| 24×36 | $1.95 | $4.50 | $2.55 |
| 30×42 | $1.95 | $6.75 | $4.80 |
| 36×48 | $1.95 | $9.00 | $7.05 |
Source: Staples blueprint printing, checked Oct 18, 2026. Because Staples lists starting prices, the “at least” column is the smallest gap. Staples doesn’t list a color blueprint price on that page, so we don’t compare color.
Orders placed by 3 PM ET on business days ship the same day. Delivery depends on your destination and the shipping option selected at checkout; transit times are estimates. No minimum order. WELCOME20: 20% off printing on your first order.
Pickup vs delivery: three real orders
Staples offers free same-day pickup, per its site.
| Order | Print My Plans, printing | Staples, pickup or delivery |
|---|---|---|
| 10 sheets 24×36 B&W | $19.50 plus shipping shown at checkout | from $45.00 |
| 24 sheets 24×36 B&W | $46.80 plus shipping shown at checkout | from $108.00 |
| 10 sheets 18×24 B&W | $19.50 plus shipping shown at checkout | from $22.50 with free pickup |
For a small 18×24 order, free store pickup may cost less overall. Compare your actual checkout totals, including shipping and tax.
Which to use
- Staples: you need prints in hand today and a store is nearby, you want to check a print at the counter, or it’s a short 18×24 job.
- Print My Plans: full-size sheets (24×36 and up), where our $1.95 is less than half of Staples’ starting price; sets going straight to a job site or office; color at a published $3.75 per sheet at all sizes (17×22 to 36×48).
Frequently asked questions
Is Print My Plans cheaper than Staples for blueprints?
For black and white, yes, at every size Staples lists (checked Oct 18, 2026): $1.95 vs starting at $2.25 for 18×24, $4.50 for 24×36, $6.75 for 30×42 and $9.00 for 36×48. Staples doesn’t list a color blueprint price on that page, so we don’t compare color. For a small 18×24 order you pick up yourself, Staples can cost less overall because we charge shipping.
Does Staples charge for delivery?
Its site lists free same-day pickup. It doesn’t state a delivery charge on its blueprint page.
When is Staples the better choice?
When you need to pick prints up in person today, want walk-in help, or are printing a short 18×24 job you can collect yourself.
Does the sheet size change the price at Print My Plans?
No. All sizes (17×22 to 36×48) are $1.95 in black and white or $3.75 in color.
How fast will my prints ship?
Check shipping options and estimated delivery at checkout.
If we make a mistake, we reprint and ship it free of charge. For anything else, email support@printmyplans.com and we’ll help sort it out.
Staples is a trademark of its owner and is named here only to compare published prices and services. Print My Plans is not affiliated with or endorsed by Staples.
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