How to Design and Print Custom Wrapping Paper at Staples: Step-by-Step Guide
By James H. Sterling
Custom packaging carries a premium over mass-produced warehouse paper. At retail, custom gift wrap runs anywhere from $2.50 to over $5.00 per linear foot, depending on volume and finishes. Without discounts, wrapping twenty client gifts can quickly rack up a substantial bill.
To reduce your spend, time your orders around corporate promotions and retail calendar events. Staples frequently launches volume-based discounts ahead of major holidays, such as their Easy Deal Days promotion offering up to 40% off across select business merchandise. Strategic commercial shoppers also look for dedicated print coupons. Tech and consumer monitoring outlets, including PCMag, regularly track commercial promotions like $125 off print orders meeting specific checkout thresholds.
Ordering a single long roll instead of multiple short rolls also lowers your total expense. Print machines expend baseline ink charges and setup margins at the start of every print job. By compiling multiple design motifs into one continuous 30-foot run and trimming the segments yourself with a standard utility knife, you minimize setup overhead and trim your effective unit cost.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
