24×36 blueprint = $3.00 · FedEx charges $4.99–$6.99
How much does
blueprint printing cost?
FedEx Office charges $4.99–$6.99 for the same 24×36 sheet that costs $3.00 at Azul Prints — with a technician file review and same-day shipping included. The cheaper option isn't just lower per-sheet — it's the one that catches scale errors before they become a rejected permit and a $60 reprint. Use the calculator and see the gap.
ARCH D 24×36 — B&W
$3.00
per sheet · $0.50/sq ft
ARCH D 24×36 — Color
$7.50
per sheet · $1.25/sq ft
10-page permit set
$30.00
✓ Free UPS Ground shipping
FedEx Office (same size)
$49–$69
for same 10-page set
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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See How We Compare
Blueprint printing cost: Azul vs. the competition
Contractors and architects who switch to Azul Prints for large-format plan printing from FedEx Office or Staples save 40–60% per order. On jobs requiring multiple permit sets, that gap compounds quickly — see the same-day shipping options if you're also up against a deadline.
| ⭐ 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 orders over $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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No account required · See total before you pay · Free shipping on $29+
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 | — | — |
Free UPS Ground on orders $29+. No minimums, no setup fees.
The Math
How blueprint printing cost is calculated
Blueprint printing is priced by square footage. The formula is simple: multiply the sheet dimensions in feet, then multiply by the per-square-foot rate. Not sure which sheet size your project requires? The ARCH vs ANSI size guide covers every standard construction drawing size.
Width (ft) × Height (ft) = Square Footage
Square Footage × Rate ($/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)
What You're Actually Paying For
Why contractors stop going to FedEx after their first Azul order
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No scale errors, orientation issues, or missing sheets reaching the building department counter
FedEx prints what you give them — scale errors, wrong orientation, missing sheets — all ship as-is. You find out at the building department counter. We verify scale, orientation, and completeness before touching the plotter. If something's off, we tell you before printing. See the 7 most common mistakes we catch →
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No driving, no waiting, no pickup
Upload from your truck, your office, or your couch. Prints ship direct to the job site — no trip to the copy shop, no waiting for your name to be called.
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40–50% less than FedEx or Staples
A 10-page ARCH D set costs $30.00 at Azul Prints. The same order runs $50–$70 at FedEx Office. That gap adds up fast on multi-set jobs.
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Same-day ships, every time
Order before 12 PM EST and your prints are on a UPS truck the same day. No "we're backed up" — same-day is the standard, not the exception.
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 charges $4.99–$6.99 for the same print, 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.
FedEx Office typically charges $4.99–$6.99 for a 24×36 inch (ARCH D) black and white blueprint print. Color prints at FedEx run $14.99 or more. FedEx does not publish standardized pricing online — prices vary by location and are not shown until you visit a store or upload a file with an account. By comparison, Azul Prints charges $3.00 for the same ARCH D B&W print with transparent per-sheet pricing, free UPS Ground shipping on orders $29+, and same-day shipping on orders placed before 12 PM EST.
Staples charges $4.99 or more for a 24×36 inch blueprint print. Same-day service at Staples typically requires a $59.99 minimum and in-store pickup — there is no nationwide shipping option. If you're not near a Staples with a large-format printer, you're out of luck. Azul Prints charges $3.00 for the same ARCH D B&W print, ships via UPS the same business day (orders before 12 PM EST), and requires no account or minimum order to see pricing.
At Azul Prints, a typical residential permit set runs $15–$45. A 5-page ARCH D set = $15.00. A 10-page set = $30.00 (qualifies for free UPS Ground shipping). A 15-page set = $45.00. Multi-set orders — for example, 3 copies of a 10-page set — cost $90.00 total with no setup fees. Use the cost calculator above to get your exact price in seconds.
No. Azul Prints has no minimum order requirement — you can order a single a standard D-size sheet print for $3.00. Free UPS Ground shipping applies to orders $29 and over. For orders under $29, standard UPS Ground shipping is charged at checkout. There are also no setup fees, no plate charges, and no account required.
No rush fees — ever. Same-day processing and shipping (on orders submitted before 12 PM EST Monday–Friday) is included in the standard print price. The only additional cost for faster delivery is the UPS shipping upgrade: UPS Next Day Air delivers by the following morning. There is no production surcharge for same-day orders at Azul Prints.
The price is lower than FedEx.
The file check is something FedEx doesn't do.
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