Paper Printing Prices
Standard Pricing and Quick estimates
🚀 Quick Start Guide — Prices Per Page
| What | Price |
|---|---|
| 8.5"x11" Black/White | $0.10 per page of ink |
| 8.5"x11" Color | $0.25 per page of ink |
| 11"x17" Black/White | $0.20 per page of ink |
| 11"x17" Color | $0.50 per page of ink |
| Plot - Regular Paper | $1.25 per sq/ft |
| Plot - Heavyweight Matte | $2.25 per sq/ft |
| Plot - Glossy | $2.25 per sq/ft |
| Submission | Adobe Acrobat for Standard Plot or 8.5x11 and 11x17. PaperCut Ticketing for Specialty Paper |
Plotting Sizes & Cost
Arch D - 24"x36"
- Standard - $7.50
- Heavy Weight Matte - $13.50
- Glossy - $13.50
Arch E - 36"x48"
- Standard - $15
- Heavy Weight Matte - $27
- Glossy - $27
36"x72"
- Standard - $22.50
- Heavy Weight Matte - $40.50
- Glossy - $40.50
Step-by-Step Quick Process - Specialty Paper
- Check your PaperCut balance: Login to PaperCut portal
- Save your file as a PDF
- Submit your job: PaperCut Job Ticketing - Premium Plot → “New Order” → Upload your PDF → Include your name and project title as well as the size of paper you would like printed.
- Wait for notification
- Pickup: Check your UKY email for a pickup notice and find your finished print outside the Print Lab.
🧰 File Prep Checklist
1. Compressed PDF
- Your File must be a compressed PDF for best printing quality.
- To compress your PDF, open the document in Adobe Acrobat and use the "Compress a PDF" tool.
2. Correct Units & Scale
- Always double check that your document is the same size as the page you would like printed.
Last Updated: Aug, 2026