Bulk printing at Print Lion costs less per page the more pages you print. Black and white printing runs from Ksh 2 a page on larger double-sided orders, and colour from Ksh 4. Use the calculator below to price your own job, then read the guide underneath to see how the price is worked out and what changes it.
How bulk printing prices work
We price by the total number of pages in your order. That is the pages in one document multiplied by the number of copies. A 50-page report printed 20 times is a 1,000-page order, and it is priced as one job. The price per page starts higher on small orders and falls as the total grows. It levels off at 2,500 pages for black and white and at 500 pages for colour.
Double-sided printing costs less per page than single-sided, so printing on both sides of the sheet saves money on longer documents. Black and white printing also costs less than colour at every size.
Bulk printing price table
These are the printing prices for standard white 80gsm A4 paper, with no binding. They are worked out from the same rates the calculator uses.
| Total pages | B&W single-sided | B&W double-sided | Colour single-sided | Colour double-sided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Ksh 223 | Ksh 200 | Ksh 396 | Ksh 346 |
| 100 | Ksh 403 | Ksh 353 | Ksh 705 | Ksh 605 |
| 200 | Ksh 687 | Ksh 587 | Ksh 1,173 | Ksh 973 |
| 500 | Ksh 1,500 | Ksh 1,250 | Ksh 2,500 | Ksh 2,000 |
| 1,000 | Ksh 2,688 | Ksh 2,188 | Ksh 5,000 | Ksh 4,000 |
| 2,500 | Ksh 6,250 | Ksh 5,000 | Ksh 12,500 | Ksh 10,000 |
| 5,000 | Ksh 12,500 | Ksh 10,000 | Ksh 25,000 | Ksh 20,000 |
From 2,500 pages, black and white is Ksh 2.50 a page single-sided and Ksh 2 a page double-sided. Colour is Ksh 5 a page single-sided and Ksh 4 a page double-sided from 500 pages. Smaller totals cost a little more per page, as the table shows.
There is a minimum charge of Ksh 200 for bulk printing services. A job that works out below Ksh 200, such as a few pages, is charged Ksh 200 for the printing. We accept orders of any size, even one page.
Paper options
White 80gsm is the standard paper and adds nothing to the price. If you want something different, the extra is charged on every printed page.
| Paper | Added to each page |
|---|---|
| White 80gsm | No extra charge |
| White 100gsm | Ksh 0.50 |
| Cream 80gsm | Ksh 0.60 |
Binding prices
Binding is charged per document and is added on top of the printing price. Each copy you order is a document, so 20 copies with tape binding adds Ksh 1,000.
| Binding | Price per document | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Tape binding | Ksh 50 | Reports, assignments and notes. Holds up to 200 sheets, which is 200 pages single-sided or 400 pages double-sided. |
| Spiral comb binding | Ksh 150 | Manuals and workbooks that need to open flat. |
| Thread binding | Ksh 300 | Thesis copies, proposals and documents that will be handled often. |
| No binding | Nothing added | Loose printed sheets. |
Worked examples
| Job | Total pages | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 100-page report, black and white, single-sided, tape bound, one copy | 100 | Ksh 453 (Ksh 403 printing plus Ksh 50 binding) |
| 50-page handout, black and white, single-sided, 20 copies, no binding | 1,000 | Ksh 2,688 |
| 120-page colour manual, single-sided, 5 copies, spiral comb bound | 600 | Ksh 3,750 (Ksh 3,000 printing plus Ksh 750 binding) |
Your own total shows in the calculator as you change pages, copies, colour, paper and binding.
Ways to lower your bulk printing cost
- Print double-sided. The calculator shows how much you save compared with single-sided.
- Combine jobs into one order. Price falls with total pages, so one order of 1,000 pages costs less per page than five orders of 200.
- Choose black and white where colour is not needed. Use colour only for the pages that need it.
- Stay with standard paper. White 80gsm adds no extra charge.
- Pick the binding to match the job. Tape binding at Ksh 50 is enough for many reports and assignments.
Who orders bulk printing
Schools print exam papers, revision booklets, notes, and handouts. Offices print reports, contracts, training manuals, and meeting packs. Students and researchers order thesis and project copies, and churches, SACCOs, and NGOs print programmes, reports, and forms. Send your file and we confirm the price before we print.
How to order
- Enter your pages, copies, colour, paper and binding in the calculator.
- Press the WhatsApp button to send us the quote, then attach your file.
- We confirm the price and the pick-up or delivery arrangements.
- We print and bind your order.
Our shop is on the 2nd Floor, Tumaini House, Moi Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya. We deliver to all counties in Kenya.
Bulk printing price FAQ
How much does bulk printing cost per page?
Black and white is Ksh 2.50 a page single-sided and Ksh 2 a page double-sided from 2,500 pages. Colour is Ksh 5 a page single-sided and Ksh 4 a page double-sided from 500 pages. Smaller orders cost a little more per page.
Is there a minimum charge?
Yes. Bulk printing services have a Ksh 200 minimum charge for the printing. We still accept small orders, even a single page.
Is double-sided printing cheaper?
Yes. The price per page is lower when you print on both sides, and the calculator shows the saving.
How is the price worked out for several copies?
We multiply the pages in one document by the number of copies and price the total. More copies lower the price per page.
How much does binding cost?
Tape binding is Ksh 50 per document, spiral comb binding is Ksh 150, and thread binding is Ksh 300.
How many pages can tape binding hold?
Up to 200 sheets per document. That is 200 pages printed single-sided or 400 pages printed double-sided.
Can I get a different paper?
Yes. White 100gsm adds Ksh 0.50 a page and cream 80gsm adds Ksh 0.60 a page. White 80gsm is the standard and adds nothing.
Do you deliver?
Yes. We deliver to all counties in Kenya.