Where Else Can I Print Documents For Cheap?

August 8, 2020 2:00 PM

On the rare occasions I needed to print documents I'd go to the library, which is only a few blocks away. My current solution is the FedEx Office center, which has those kiosk printers that allow you to print individual pages for $0.14 (b&w). FedEx is a bit far though - I'm wondering if other stores have those same type of kiosk/ cheap self-serve printers?
posted by my log does not judge to Grab Bag (9 answers total)

Staples does, probably Office Max too.
posted by still_wears_a_hat at 2:02 PM on August 8, 2020

Check on Yelp...my neighborhood has an independent copy shop, for example, and yours might, too. My local shop is cheaper than FedEx. I used to use it until I picked up a free printer on Craigslist, which I would also recommend. At least in my area, there's a neverending supply of free printers for anyone interested (just try to find a laser printer so you won't have to use as much ink).
posted by pinochiette at 2:04 PM on August 8, 2020

My local Staples shut down, but I have an Office Max and they have one, yes - thanks!
Just for reference, Office Max charge $0.15 for b&w and $0.59 for color, FedEx charge $0.14 for b&w and $0.40 for color.
posted by my log does not judge at 2:15 PM on August 8, 2020

Also make sure your library isn't providing some services, even now. My local library does curbside delivery of books but also will take print requests via email and leave them the same way they'd leave books.
posted by jessamyn at 2:31 PM on August 8, 2020

@ jessamyn - you're absolutely right!
posted by my log does not judge at 2:39 PM on August 8, 2020

I was in a cvs the other day that had a business center
posted by brujita at 2:43 PM on August 8, 2020

Some convenience store/bodega kind of places have printers too.
posted by mskyle at 5:11 PM on August 8, 2020

The UPS Store does this as well
posted by radioamy at 6:14 PM on August 8, 2020

@ radioamy - thanks: I did try them, but my local store charges $0.15 per copy + "a small service fee" of $2.00.
posted by my log does not judge at 8:32 AM on August 9, 2020