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Affordable Color Copies Online: Prices, Paper, and Shipping
My Color Copies prints affordable color copies online and ships them from our shop in Mapleton, Utah. Letter-size color copies start at $0.36 per page (single-sided, 100–249 copies) and drop to $0.24 at 2,000 and up. Orders placed and paid by 11:00 AM Mountain Time, Monday–Friday, ship the same day, with $10 flat shipping — free on orders over $125 — or free local pickup at our shop in Mapleton.
Below you'll find real delivered prices, the paper we use, the files we accept, and the four decisions every order comes down to: size, one side or two, paper, and finishing.
If you already know what you need, skip ahead and upload your file. Current pricing for every quantity is on our pricing page.
What Color Copies Cost, Delivered
Real examples at our published rates on standard 24lb/28lb Hammermill paper, shipping included. Prices current as of September 2026.
| Order | Printing | Shipping | Total delivered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 letter copies, 1-sided | $36.00 | $10.00 | $46.00 |
| 100 letter copies, 1-sided, 80# matte cardstock | $46.00 | $10.00 | $56.00 |
| 100 tabloid (11×17) copies, 1-sided | $62.00 | $10.00 | $72.00 |
| 250 letter copies, 2-sided | $135.00 | Free | $135.00 |
| 500 letter copies, 1-sided | $145.00 | Free | $145.00 |
| 2,000 letter copies, 1-sided | $480.00 | Free | $480.00 |
Full price tables for letter, legal, tabloid, and 12×18 are on our pricing page. Runs over 5,000 copies are quoted individually and can go as low as $0.07 per copy.
Turnaround
Orders placed and paid by 11:00 AM Mountain Time, Monday–Friday, ship the same day. Later orders ship the next business day. On a tight deadline? Call or text (801) 491-6931 before you order.
Shipping or pickup
$10 flat on any size order, and free on orders over $125. Sent USPS Priority Mail, typically 2–3 days. Oversized 12×18 pieces ship at cost. Or pick up free at our shop in Mapleton, Utah, Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM.
Paper
98-brightness 24lb and 28lb Hammermill Premium Laser Print is included. Gloss, matte cardstock, and label upgrades run from +$0.05 to +$0.30 per page.
Accepted files
PDF is best. We also accept JPG, PNG, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and ZIP files, in CMYK or RGB. We check every file before it prints and before you pay.
Sizes
Letter 8½×11, legal 8½×14, tabloid 11×17, and 12×18. Custom trim sizes are cut from one of those sheets. Just tell us the finished size.
Finishing
Cutting $5.00 per 500 pages, folding $0.02 per page, saddle-stitching $0.25 per booklet, and comb binding from $1.95.
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We've printed for businesses, churches, schools, and families since 2008. Here's what a few of them said on Google.
★★★★★
“Fast, friendly, great quality, very fair pricing!”
Kim L. · Google review, October 2024
★★★★★
“I created a multicolor booklet I needed printed (100 copies) quickly and Janet had it done just right and had gone through and lightened photos so the printed product would be perfect.”
Melinda T. · Google review, March 2023
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“They are very fast, very cheap and great quality. Excellent service, 100% recommended!”
Daniela F. · Google review, April 2023
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“I’m a customer of several years and I won’t use anyone else even though I’ve moved to Salt Lake.”
Andrew L. · Google review, September 2024
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“They are always very nice, very fast, and very good quality. I’ve been getting stuff printed here for years.”
Gavin G. · Google review, Updated 2026
Choosing a Size
Four sizes cover nearly everything we print. The finished size is what you should tell us — we'll handle how it's imposed on the press.
| Size | Dimensions | Typically used for |
|---|---|---|
| Letter | 8½″ × 11″ | Handouts, packets, presentations, forms, flyers, church programs, price sheets. The default for most orders. |
| Legal | 8½″ × 14″ | Contracts, longer forms, spreadsheets and schedules that don't fit letter without shrinking the type. |
| Tabloid | 11″ × 17″ | Menus, large charts, event schedules, and anything folded down to letter size to make a four-page piece. |
| 12 × 18 | 12″ × 18″ | Oversized posters and signs, or letter-size pieces that need full bleed with room to trim. |
One Side or Two
Double-sided printing costs more per sheet than single-sided, but less than printing two separate sheets — and it halves the weight, which matters if you're mailing what we print.
Print single-sided when…
The piece is a one-page handout, a flyer meant to be posted or laid flat, or anything that will be written on. It's also the cheaper option when your content genuinely fits on one side.
Print double-sided when…
You have a front and a back — menu and prices, event details and a map, program and schedule. Also whenever you're mailing, since it cuts postage weight.
Choosing Paper
Our standard stock is 98-brightness 24lb and 28lb Hammermill Premium Laser Print, included in every order. It's a bright, clean sheet that handles full-color printing well and suits the large majority of jobs. Upgrades are worth it in specific situations rather than as a default.
| Stock | What it's like | Worth it for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 24lb / 28lb | Bright white, smooth, ordinary paper weight | Handouts, packets, forms, newsletters, church and school printing — most orders |
| 80# Gloss Text | Still paper weight, but with a sheen | Photo-heavy flyers and brochures where you want colors to look richer |
| 80# Matte Cover | Cardstock. Rigid, non-reflective | Menus, price sheets, anything handled repeatedly or that needs to stand up |
| 100# Matte Cover | Heavier cardstock, noticeably substantial | Presentation covers, premium menus, pieces where the feel is part of the impression |
| 80# / 100# Gloss Cover | Cardstock with a glossy coated surface | Photo-forward pieces on card — postcards, promotional handouts, product sheets |
| Label Stock | Adhesive-backed | Labels and stickers. Priced per job — ask for a quote |
Finishing Options
Anything beyond a flat printed sheet is finishing. Most orders don't need any — but when they do, it's worth having us do it rather than trying to trim or fold a few hundred pieces by hand.
- Cutting — trimming to a finished size smaller than the press sheet, or cutting one sheet into multiples
- Folding — half fold, letter fold, or z-fold for brochures, menus, and mailers
- Saddle-stitching — folded and stapled through the spine, for booklets and programs up to a moderate page count
- Comb binding — plastic comb through punched holes, for manuals and training packets that need to lie flat
- Stapling — corner or edge, for multi-page handouts and packets
Current finishing rates are listed alongside our color copy pricing.
Getting Your File Right
Most reprints come from file problems, not printing problems — and nearly all of them are avoidable.
Send a PDF where you can
PDF preserves your fonts, layout, and image quality. JPG and PNG work for image-based pieces. Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files can be printed but may reflow depending on the fonts installed on our end — export to PDF first if you're able.
Check your image resolution
Images that look sharp on screen are often too low-resolution for print. Photos pulled from a website, a phone screenshot, or a shared album are the usual culprits. Aim for 300 DPI at the size the image will actually print.
Include bleed if color runs to the edge
If a photo or background reaches the edge of the page, extend it about an eighth of an inch past the trim line. Without that margin, small shifts during cutting leave thin white slivers along the edge.
Keep important content away from the trim
Names, dates, phone numbers, and addresses sitting close to the edge can end up clipped or visibly off-center. Leave a quarter inch of breathing room inside the trim line.
Send Us the Details
Include the file, quantity, finished size, single or double sided, paper preference, any finishing, and your deadline. The more of that you can tell us up front, the faster we can price it accurately.
Orders placed and paid by 11:00 AM Mountain Time, Monday through Friday, ship the same day. Questions before you order? Call or text (801) 491-6931.
Looking for pricing? See color copy rates for every quantity.
Affordable Color Copies Without Confusing Pricing
My Color Copies helps businesses, churches, schools, nonprofits, families, and local organizations print affordable color copies with clear quantity pricing, useful paper options, and finishing services when needed.
Everyday Color Copies
Print handouts, forms, letters, packets, presentations, reports, inserts, and general business or personal documents.
Business and Marketing Pieces
Use color copies for flyers, sales sheets, price lists, product sheets, customer handouts, and promotional inserts.
Church, School, and Group Printing
Print lessons, newsletters, announcements, event handouts, classroom materials, activity sheets, and organization packets.
What to Know Before Ordering Color Copies
The fastest way to get accurate pricing is to send the size, quantity, paper choice, one-sided or two-sided printing needs, deadline, and your file. If your project also needs folding, cutting, stapling, saddle-stitching, or binding, include those details too.
PDF is usually best for color copy printing. JPG, PNG, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and ZIP files may also work depending on the project.
Color Copy Printing Questions
Straight answers to the questions people ask most before ordering color copies online.
How much do color copies cost at My Color Copies?
Letter-size (8½×11) color copies are $0.36 per page single-sided for 100–249 copies, $0.32 for 250–499, $0.29 for 500–1,499, $0.26 for 1,500–1,999, and $0.24 for 2,000 or more. Double-sided runs from $0.64 down to $0.32 per sheet. For example, 100 single-sided letter copies cost $36 plus $10 shipping, or $46 delivered.
How fast will I get my color copies?
Orders placed and paid by 11:00 AM Mountain Time, Monday through Friday, ship the same day. Later orders ship the next business day. Delivery is USPS Priority Mail, typically 2–3 days after shipping.
How much is shipping, and is there a minimum order?
Shipping is a flat $10 on any size order and free on orders over $125, or you can pick up free at our shop in Mapleton, Utah, Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM. Published pricing starts at 100 copies. Smaller quantities are welcome; just request a quote.
Is ordering color copies online cheaper than Staples or FedEx Office?
Usually. As of August 2026, 100 single-sided letter color copies cost $46 delivered from My Color Copies, compared with roughly $59–$69 at Staples self-service and $71–$76 at FedEx Office, plus the trip. A retail counter is the better choice if you need copies within the hour.
What sizes of color copies can you print?
Common color copy sizes include letter size, legal size, tabloid size, and larger options such as 12 x 18 depending on the project. Include the finished size when requesting a quote or placing an order.
Can you print one-sided and two-sided color copies?
Yes. Include whether your project should be printed one-sided or two-sided. If the file has multiple pages, make sure the pages are in the correct order.
What file type should I send?
PDF is usually the safest file type for printing. JPG and PNG files can work for image-based projects. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and ZIP files may also be useful depending on what you need printed.
Can I choose upgraded paper?
Yes. Standard 98-brightness 24lb/28lb Hammermill paper is included in every price. Letter-size upgrades per page: 80# gloss text +$0.05, 80# matte cover +$0.10, 100# matte cover +$0.12, 80# gloss cover +$0.15, 100# gloss cover +$0.18. Label stock is quoted per job.
Can you fold, cut, staple, bind, or booklet my color copies?
Yes. Depending on the project, color copies can often be finished with cutting, folding, stapling, saddle-stitching, comb binding, or other finishing options. Include those details with your order.
How do I get the most accurate price?
Send the file, quantity, size, paper choice, one-sided or two-sided preference, deadline, and any finishing needs. The more details you include, the easier it is to price the job correctly.
Should I request a quote or place an order?
Request a quote if you are unsure about price, paper, quantity, finishing, or file setup. Place an order if your file is ready and you already know what you want printed.
Ready to print your color copies?
Send your file, quantity, size, paper choice, deadline, and finishing needs. We’ll review the details and help you get the project printed correctly.