Cutting the Cost of Staples Printing: Rewards, Pickup and Promo Codes

The cheapest way to print at Staples is usually a mix of choosing the right product, using free same-day pickup instead of paying for delivery, and collecting Staples Easy Rewards points, rather than relying on a code from a list. Staples does run promotions on its print and marketing pages, and shopping portals and email offers can add to them, but the specific promotions rotate. This guide explains the real levers, how to compare them, and which “printing coupon” claims to ignore.

Quick answer

• Staples’ print services page, when we reviewed it, promoted “25% back in points on custom print orders” through an activation link, which shows that points-back offers are one way the company discounts printing.
• The same page lists free same-day pickup for orders placed by a cutoff time of 12:00 pm, and says delivery is free above a minimum order amount. Thresholds appear to differ between product lines, so check your own cart.
• Staples Easy Rewards is the loyalty program. The page says points never expire for active members and describes bonus points on categories you buy often.
• Third-party sites list many codes for print orders with expiry dates and minimum spends. Some are real promotions, some have expired and some are impossible to confirm. Never pay for a code.
• For everyday copies and prints, the savings are in settings and quantity, not in coupons.

Ways to save on Staples printing

First, decide which kind of printing you need

People searching for a “Staples printing coupon” are usually in one of two situations, and the savings differ.

Walk-in copies and prints

This is the document you need on paper today: a school paper, a resume, a form or a few posters. Staples stores have a business center with printing, scanning and related services. Pricing here is set by the store’s menu of services and by paper type, color and size, so the largest savings come from what you ask for. Printing in black and white instead of color, using standard paper and printing double-sided are the changes that save the most. There is rarely a public coupon for walk-in copies, and any website that claims otherwise should be treated with caution. Prices can vary by location, so call the store and ask.

Custom and marketing print orders

Business cards, flyers, banners, posters, holiday cards and photo gifts are ordered through the online design and print pages, where templates, uploads and design assistance are offered. This is where promotions are most likely to appear, because the products have a high price and a margin that supports offers. The company’s page promoted a points-back offer when we looked, and aggregator sites listed time-limited dollar-off and percent-off codes with minimum spends. These expire quickly, so we do not republish them.

Method 1: Easy Rewards and points-back offers

Easy Rewards is the program that ties Staples purchases together. According to the print page, points do not expire for active members, and members can earn extra points on categories they buy most. The points-back promotion we saw works differently from a coupon: you activate it, place the order and receive points that you can use on later purchases. That has two consequences.

• You pay the full amount today and recover value later, so it helps only if you will shop at Staples again.
• The value of a point depends on how the program lets you redeem it, which can change. Open your rewards account to see the current redemption options.

Steps

1. Create or sign in to your Staples account and join Easy Rewards.
2. Look for an activation link or banner on the print page before you build your order.
3. Activate the offer, then add your product and design to the cart.
4. Check the cart for the offer’s terms, such as eligible products, minimum order and whether it is limited to custom print.
5. After your order ships or is picked up, confirm in your account that the points posted.

Method 2: Pickup, delivery and timing

Shipping can quietly erase a discount. The print services page describes free same-day pickup for orders placed by noon and free delivery above a minimum amount. A different aggregator source, summarizing the print and marketing site, described a higher free-delivery threshold for that store’s custom orders. The takeaway is not which number is right, but that the threshold differs by product line, so look at the delivery line in your cart before and after changing quantities.

A realistic way to compare options is to put the total cost of each path side by side.

The last row is where people overspend. Adding a product only to unlock free delivery is a saving only if the product is something you actually need.

Method 3: Email, accounts and shopping portals

One consumer-site article reports that subscribing to Staples promotional email may bring a first-order discount and that a free account can unlock shipping benefits on larger orders. Because this came from a coupon article rather than from Staples, treat it as something to check rather than something to expect. Sign up, look in your inbox and in the account, and see whether the offer is real before you plan around it.

Shopping portals, such as airline mileage portals, pay extra miles or points on purchases. The same sources warn that orders placed with a code found outside the portal can be excluded from the extra earnings. If you want portal rewards, use only the offers shown through the portal itself and do not add outside codes.

Method 4: Save on the print itself

The most reliable savings are in the order itself and apply whether or not a promotion is running.

• Use templates and proofs. Starting from a template reduces design fees and the chance that you pay for a reprint.
• Check spelling and layout before you pay. A reprint costs more than any coupon saves.
• Choose quantity carefully. Unit cost usually falls as quantity increases, but ordering far more than you will use wastes the saving.
• Pick standard sizes and paper. Custom shapes, heavier stock and special finishes cost more.
• Print black and white and double-sided for internal documents when color is not needed.
• Bring a finished file if you can. Print-ready PDFs avoid fees for design help.
• Ask a store associate about local pricing for large copy jobs. Store pricing and capabilities vary.

Stacking and timing

Stacking rules for printing differ from retail purchases. In general, expect one promotional code per order and expect points-back offers to run alongside a price promotion only if the terms allow it. Aggregator pages describe tiered dollar-off offers that required a minimum spend and expired on set dates, which illustrates two patterns: discounts that grow with order size, and offers tied to holidays.

• Holiday season: The print page promoted holiday products, and aggregator sites listed large percentage promotions on cards and calendars. Order early, because seasonal items sell with deadlines for shipping.
• Back-to-school and tax season: Document and copy needs spike, but no official source we found ties a discount to those dates.
• Small order, large order: A dollar-off code with a minimum is only a saving if you would have spent that amount anyway.
• Expiry: Always check the end date shown on the promotion in your cart. A code that worked last week may not work today.

Coupon and promo code mistakes to avoid

• Copying a code from a page without a date. If you cannot see when it expires, assume that it has.
• Paying for coupons. Never pay a stranger for a Staples code or share your login for a “discount service”.
• Using a browser extension without checking the result. Extensions can apply codes automatically, but they may change your cart or attribution. Confirm the final price yourself, particularly if you are using a shopping portal.
• Adding unwanted items to hit a minimum. This often costs more than the discount saves.
• Forgetting activation. A points-back offer may require you to click an activation link before you order.
• Ignoring the pickup cutoff. Missing the noon deadline can turn a free pickup into a next-day order.
• Treating in-store and online as the same. A promotion on the online print page may not apply to a walk-in copy job.
• Uploading private documents to unknown sites. If you are printing sensitive documents, use official channels.

What if your store is different?

In-store business center services, equipment and pricing vary between locations, and some stores may not offer every product. If a service you need is missing, call ahead. For large jobs such as many posters or bound documents, ask the store whether the online print service would be cheaper than the in-store price, and whether a rewards promotion applies to the online order only.

A quick checklist before you place a print order

1. Decide whether the job is a walk-in copy or a custom order, because the savings paths differ.
2. Sign in to your account and look for an Easy Rewards activation banner on the print page.
3. Proof the file twice, since a reprint wipes out any promotion.
4. Compare the cart total for pickup and delivery, and note the pickup cutoff time.
5. Read the end date and minimum spend on any promotion that appears in the cart.
6. After the order, confirm that points posted to your account, and keep the confirmation email in case you need to ask support to correct something.

Following these steps takes a few minutes and tends to save more than hunting through lists of codes, because every item on the list is under your control rather than the control of a stranger’s website.

How we researched this

This guide is based on the brand’s official pages and independent reporting named below; offers change, so confirm on the brand’s site or app before ordering. We do not publish unverified codes. The promotion and pickup details come from the Staples print services page as we reviewed it in October 2026, and the email, portal and tiered-discount patterns come from coupon and consumer reporting that we label as such.

Sources

• Staples, print and marketing services page (brand website)
• Staples Easy Rewards program information (brand website)
• Tom’s Guide, Staples Print and Marketing coupon coverage
• DealNews, Staples Print and Marketing Services coupon listings
• Shopping portal pages for airline mileage programs, used for portal exclusion terms

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Staples have a coupon for printing?

Staples runs promotions on its custom print and marketing pages, such as a points-back offer on custom print orders, and third-party sites list time-limited codes for those products. Walk-in copy and print services rarely have a public coupon.

What is the best way to save on custom print orders?

Activate any current Easy Rewards offer, build from a template, order a sensible quantity and choose free pickup or reach the free delivery minimum with items you need. Compare the final cart total, not just the headline offer.

How does the Easy Rewards points-back offer work?

You activate it, place an eligible order and receive points afterward. It is not an instant discount. Check your account for the redemption options and the terms of the specific offer.

Is same-day pickup free?

The print services page describes free same-day pickup for orders placed by noon. Eligibility depends on the product and the store, so confirm at checkout.

Do Staples promo codes expire?

Yes. Aggregator listings show codes with end dates and minimum spends, and older tiers are labeled as expired. Confirm that a code is accepted in your cart before you plan around it.

Can I use a shopping portal and a code?

Portal terms warn that purchases made with codes found outside the portal can be excluded from the extra miles or points. Use only offers shown through the portal if you want the bonus.

Is there a student or business discount for printing?

We could not confirm a general discount of that kind from the brand’s own pages. Business customers may have separate accounts and pricing, so ask Staples directly if you place frequent large orders.

Last updated: October 2026