What is the cost to print a score?

What is the cost to print a score?

We will provide a print quote once your files are uploaded.  It may take between 5-10 days to provide an accurate quote from our trade print partners. 

In general, print costs will depend on the following:
  1. Ink (Black and White is cheaper than full color)
  2. Paper Size (Larger paper sizes cost more)
  3. Page Count
  4. Hand Prep (Parts that require hand prep time such as folding will increase the overall cost per page)

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      Yes! We offer full color printing for both the cover and interior pages. We recommend printing in B&W when possible to reduce the print cost of your work.

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    • Files and File Types

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