Great NYC self-serve copy shops?

May 19, 2013 8:43 AM

I want to organize a small event where people would make/assemble their own b&w zines and minicomics. Is there a copy shop that meets my needs?

Things that this ideal copy shop would have:

- Enough room for several people to work - tables where you can organize your material, more than one machine, etc

- Analog black and white machines, as opposed to digital

- Lets you make your own copies

- Either has a lot of paper stock to choose from or lets you bring/load your own paper

- Has the ability to trim copies down, if needed

- Proximity to a space where people can hang out and work for a long period of time -- coffee shop, public library, preferably some place that has tables -- or so large and laid back that we can do the whole event there

- Easily accessible by NYC public transit

The Staples in Park Slope (4th Ave and 3rd) will do in a pinch, but their copiers aren't great and I'd rather patronize a local business.

I'd be willing to travel a little outside the five boroughs for a really great shop, as long as it's easy walking distance from the train and the ride isn't so long that it'll discourage my friends.

I realize this is probably a long shot, but if any group of people can help me out with this, it's you guys!

posted by Narrative Priorities to Sports, Hobbies, & Recreation (2 answers total)

kings copies on 7th st, between 2/3rd aves(Manhattan, east village) may suit your needs, but I doubt you can. have more than 5-6 people in there comfortably.

I'd swing by and talk to the owner.
posted by larthegreat at 10:05 AM on May 19, 2013

I can't tell what kind of photocopiers are available in the new Info Commons at Brooklyn Public Library, but it might be worth contacting them at the email address listed on that page, to see if they could handle the kind of stuff you're wanting to do.
posted by unknowncommand at 10:48 AM on May 19, 2013