Black & White Printing

The most affordable way to print documents online. Black and white printing at ₹0.35/page is the go-to choice for students, professionals, and anyone who needs clean, readable printouts without paying for color. If your document is text-heavy — notes, assignments, reports, legal documents — B&W is all you need.

How It Works

1. Upload your file. Go to Printster.in and upload your PDF or document. The system previews your file so you can confirm page count and layout before ordering.
2. Choose print settings. Select single-sided (₹0.35/page) or double-sided (₹0.30/page). Pick 75 GSM standard paper or upgrade to 100 GSM for a premium feel.
3. Select a binding option. Choose staple, spiral (₹40), soft cover (₹60), or hardcover (₹100+) depending on your submission requirements. No binding is also an option for loose sheets.
4. Enter your delivery address. Printster delivers to all major cities and most PIN codes across India. Check your PIN code eligibility at checkout.
5. Pay and track. Complete payment online. You receive an order confirmation with a tracking link. Most standard orders arrive within 2-4 business days.

Paper & Binding Options

| Option | Specification | Best For | |---|---|---| | 75 GSM B&W | Standard weight, matte | Everyday notes, assignments, rough drafts | | 100 GSM B&W | Heavier, crisper output | Project reports, official submissions | | Staple binding | Up to 50 pages | Short assignments, handouts | | Spiral binding | Any page count | Study notes, lab manuals, reports | | Soft cover | 20–500 pages | University projects, internship reports | | Hardcover | 50–600 pages | Thesis, dissertations, final submissions |

Who Uses This Service

Students are the largest user group for B&W printing. IGNOU students printing assignment sets of 40-80 pages, Delhi University students submitting semester projects, and engineering students printing lab manuals all rely on ₹0.35/page B&W printing to keep costs low. A 60-page IGNOU assignment in B&W costs just ₹21 — a fraction of what a local print shop charges.

Working professionals use B&W printing for internal documents, meeting handouts, policy documents, contracts, and training material. When 50 copies of a 10-page handout are needed, B&W at ₹0.35/page keeps the total to ₹175 per copy.

Coaching institutes and tutors print practice papers, question banks, and study modules in bulk. At ₹0.30/page double-sided, a 200-page study module for a student batch costs ₹60 per copy — economical enough to pass on to students at a minimal fee.

Small businesses and startups use B&W printing for proposals, invoices, compliance filings, and employee handbooks where full-color printing would add unnecessary cost.

Pricing Breakdown with Examples

| Document | Pages | Print Type | Print Cost | Binding | Total | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | IGNOU assignment | 40 pages | B&W single-sided | ₹14 | Staple | ₹14 | | University project report | 60 pages | B&W double-sided | ₹18 | Spiral ₹40 | ₹58 | | Internship report | 80 pages | B&W double-sided | ₹24 | Soft cover ₹60 | ₹84 | | MBA dissertation draft | 150 pages | B&W double-sided | ₹45 | Soft cover ₹60 | ₹105 | | PhD thesis (final) | 250 pages | B&W double-sided | ₹75 | Hardcover ₹150 | ₹225 |

All prices exclude delivery charges, which vary by location and speed of delivery.

Tips for Best Results

1. Submit files as PDF. Convert your Word or PowerPoint file to PDF before uploading. PDFs preserve fonts, margins, and image placement exactly. A .docx file can shift formatting when opened on a different system.
2. Check page margins before uploading. Set margins to at least 15mm on all sides. Very narrow margins can result in text being clipped at the edges during printing.
3. Choose double-sided to save money. Double-sided printing at ₹0.30/page cuts your printing cost by 14% compared to single-sided and halves the physical bulk of your document — easier to carry and submit.
4. Embed all fonts. When exporting to PDF from Word or any editor, use the "embed fonts" option. This ensures special characters, equations, and non-standard fonts print correctly.
5. Review the online preview. After uploading, always check the page-by-page preview Printster provides before placing the order. Catch any rotation issues, blank pages, or formatting problems before it goes to print.
6. Order early for important submissions. While most orders ship within 24 hours, build in an extra day or two buffer for university deadlines. Express delivery options are available if you are short on time.

How We Compare

| | Printster (Online) | Local Print Shop | Other Online Printers | |---|---|---|---| | B&W price/page | ₹0.35 | ₹0.50–₹1.50 | ₹0.50–₹0.80 | | Double-sided | ₹0.30 | ₹0.80–₹1.00 | ₹0.40–₹0.60 | | File upload | Online, any time | Walk-in or email | Online | | Delivery | Pan-India doorstep | Self-collect | Pan-India | | Binding options | All types | Varies by shop | Limited | | Turnaround | 24h processing | Same day (if nearby) | 2-5 days | | Bulk discounts | Yes (500+ pages) | Negotiable | Rarely |

Local print shops are convenient if you are nearby and need same-day pickup, but the per-page cost is typically 2-4x higher. Printster offers the most competitive rates online with the full range of binding options in one order.