Blueprints & Line Drawings
We can produce standard CAD line drawings in either black and white (e.g., blueprints) or color (e.g., redline prints) in a wide range of standard and custom sizes and on a wide variety of print media. These prints typically have about a 5% coverage can be generated from either a scan of an existing document or from a pdf file.
Our standard media for both black & white prints and color prints is a 20# Engineering Bond. In addition, we have a number of alternative papers to meet you special needs. Our options include colored and heavier bond papers, translucent mylar & vellum options and the Tyvek durable option for field prints. For a fuller description of these available print papers [Click Here].
For black & white printing and most color printing, our maximum width roll is 36 inches. The exception is color prints on frosted Mylar where the maximum width is 42 inches.
Half Size Prints for Half Price
Standard drawing sizes used in construction can get quite unwieldy – especially for large construction sets. By reducing a drawing image by 50%, a unwieldy 36×48 “E” set of drawings becomes a more handleably 18X24 “C” set. Similarly, reducing a large 24×26 “D” set by 50% produces a 12×18 “B” set. These smaller sets of construction drawings are suitable for many situations and are still easy to read, more convenient to handle, and cost about half the that of a full size construction set.
Sample Prices
Sample prices for black & white prints and color prints on 20# Engineering Bond are as as follows:
| Print Type | Price $/sqft | Size C 18"x24" | Size D 24"x36" | Size E1 30"x42" | Size E 36"x48" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| These prices are based on printing from a digital PDF file. The minimum size is 1.5 square feet. If a drawing must be scanned for printing, add $1.00/sheet for the first B&W copy or $2.00/sheet for the first color copy. Prices subject to change without notice. Ask about our discounts for large orders. | |||||
| Black & White | $0.30 | $0.90 | $1.80 | $2.70 | $3.60 |
| Color | $0.65 | $1.35 | $3.90 | $5.85 | $7.80 |
Prices for Printing on Alternative Types of Media
To see prices for printing black & white drawings on the alternative papers[Click Here]
To see prices for printing color drawings on the alternative papers[Click Here].
Bindery Options
We offer a variety of bindery and finishing options for these prints — the most popular options are shown below:
| Binding Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Staples (100 sheets maximum) | $0.50 |
| Staples and Black Tape (100 sheets maximum) | $2.50 |
| Screw Posts (400 sheets maximum) | $4.00 |
| Screw Posts and Black Tape (400 sheets maximum) | $6.00 |
Additional Options
We have many other printing and bindery options available. Please contact us about your specific requirements, we most likely can accommodate your needs.