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B&W Bond Paper
$0.50 / sq ft
Color Bond Paper
$1.25 / sq ft
B&W Mylar Film
$2.75 / sq ft
Color Mylar Film
$3.75 / sq ft
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Estimated Print Cost
$30.00
10 pages × 1 set × $3.00/page (ARCH D · B&W)
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Blueprint printing cost: Azul vs. the competition
Contractors and architects who switch to Azul Prints from FedEx Office or Staples typically save 40–60% per order — and get free nationwide shipping on top of it.
| ⭐ Azul Prints | FedEx Office | Staples | Local Print Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24×36 B&W Print | $3.00 | $4.99–$6.99 | $4.99+ | $5.00–$12.00 |
| 24×36 Color Print | $7.50 | $14.99+ | $12.99+ | $15.00–$25.00 |
| Free Shipping | ✓ Free UPS Ground on $29+ | ✗ No free shipping | ✗ No free shipping | ✗ You drive to them |
| Online Ordering | ✓ Upload & order in 2 min | ⚠ Requires account | ⚠ Complex checkout | ✗ Phone/email only |
| Instant Price | ✓ See total before paying | ✗ No public pricing | ⚠ Shown after upload | ✗ Must request quote |
| Same-Day Shipping | ✓ Order before 12 PM EST | ⚠ In-store pickup only | ⚠ In-store pickup only | ✗ Varies / not guaranteed |
| Nationwide Delivery | ✓ All 50 states via UPS | ⚠ Ship from local store | ⚠ Ship from local store | ✗ Local only |
| No Minimum Order | ✓ Order 1 print | ✓ No minimum | ⚠ Same-day requires $59.99+ | ✗ Often has minimums |
| File Review | ✓ Every file reviewed | ✗ Print as submitted | ✗ Print as submitted | ⚠ Varies |
| Mylar / Specialty Paper | ✓ Bond & Mylar available | ✗ Bond paper only | ✗ Bond paper only | ⚠ Varies by shop |
* Competitor prices based on publicly available information and market research as of 2025–2026. FedEx Office does not publish standard pricing publicly. Prices vary by location.
40–60%
Less than FedEx Office on a typical 10-page ARCH D set
$0
Shipping cost on orders $29+ — FedEx & Staples charge extra
Same Day
Shipping if ordered before 12 PM EST — no store visit needed
All 50
States served via UPS — not limited to your local store's stock
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Complete Pricing Reference
All sizes & materials
Prices are per print. Rates: B&W bond $0.50/sq ft · Color bond $1.25/sq ft · B&W mylar $2.75/sq ft · Color mylar $3.75/sq ft.
| Size | Dimensions | Sq Ft | B&W Bond | Color Bond | B&W Mylar | Color Mylar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH A | 9 × 12 in | 0.75 | $0.38 | $0.94 | — | — |
| ARCH B | 12 × 18 in | 1.5 | $0.75 | $1.88 | — | — |
| ARCH C | 18 × 24 in | 3.0 | $1.50 | $3.75 | $8.25 | $11.25 |
| ARCH D ★ Most Common | 24 × 36 in | 6.0 | $3.00 | $7.50 | $16.50 | $22.50 |
| ARCH E | 36 × 48 in | 12.0 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $33.00 | $45.00 |
| ANSI A | 8.5 × 11 in | 0.65 | $0.33 | $0.81 | — | — |
| ANSI B | 11 × 17 in | 1.30 | $0.65 | $1.63 | — | — |
| ANSI C | 17 × 22 in | 2.60 | $1.30 | $3.25 | — | — |
| ANSI D | 22 × 34 in | 5.19 | $2.60 | $6.49 | — | — |
| ANSI E | 34 × 44 in | 10.39 | $5.20 | $12.99 | — | — |
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The Math
How blueprint printing cost is calculated
Blueprint printing is priced by square footage. The formula is simple: multiply the sheet dimensions in feet, then multiply by the per-square-foot rate.
Width (ft) × Height (ft) = Square Footage
Square Footage × Rate ($/sq ft) = Price per print
Price per print × Pages per set × Sets = Total
Example: 10-page ARCH D set, B&W
2 ft × 3 ft = 6 sq ft · × $0.50 = $3.00/page · × 10 pages = $30.00 · UPS Ground free (over $29)
2 ft × 3 ft = 6 sq ft · × $0.50 = $3.00/page · × 10 pages = $30.00 · UPS Ground free (over $29)
Common Questions
Blueprint printing cost FAQ
A 24×36 inch blueprint (ARCH D) costs $3.00 for B&W bond paper, $7.50 for color bond, $16.50 for B&W mylar, or $22.50 for color mylar. A 10-page ARCH D B&W set is $30.00 with free UPS Ground shipping.
No minimums at all. Order one print or five hundred. No setup fees, no plate charges. You only pay the per-square-foot rate for what you actually print, plus shipping. UPS Ground is free on orders $29 or more.
Yes. Color bond printing is $1.25/sq ft vs $0.50/sq ft for B&W — about 2.5× the cost. An ARCH D color print is $7.50 vs $3.00 for B&W. You can mix color and B&W in the same order, paying color pricing only for the sheets that need it.
UPS Ground shipping is free on all orders $29 or more. Orders under $29 pay standard UPS Ground rates. Expedited options — UPS 3-Day Select, 2nd Day Air, and Next Day Air — are available at standard UPS rates calculated at checkout based on package weight and destination.
Yes — significantly. A 24×36 B&W blueprint at Azul Prints is $3.00. FedEx Office typically charges $4.99–$6.99 for the same print depending on location, and doesn't offer free shipping. On a standard 10-page ARCH D set, Azul Prints saves you $20–$40 in print costs alone, plus you get free UPS Ground shipping on orders $29 or more. FedEx Office also doesn't publish their prices publicly, so you can't comparison shop without configuring an order.
Staples advertises blueprints starting at $2.25/page, but that's for their smallest size. A 24×36 print at Staples runs $4.99 or more. Azul Prints is $3.00 for the same ARCH D 24×36 print. Beyond price, Azul Prints ships nationwide via UPS with free Ground shipping on $29+ orders, while Staples is pickup-only for most orders and requires a $59.99 minimum for same-day service. Azul Prints also reviews every file before printing — Staples prints what you submit.
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