Question 1

Does the RPI Print self-service API have monthly fees or minimum order requirements?

Accepted Answer

No. The RPI Print self-service API has no monthly service fees and no minimum order volume. You pay only for the products you order — books start at $5.80 for a 5×8 in (12.7 × 20.3 cm) book with 24 pages. This makes it practical for both low-volume operations launching a new product line and high-frequency platforms fulfilling at scale.

Question 2

How do I integrate the RPI Print self-service API into my platform?

Accepted Answer

The API is RESTful, communicates over HTTPS, and accepts JSON and XML — standard formats compatible with any modern ecommerce backend or web framework. Create a free account at https://api.rpiprint.com/auth/sign-up and access the full developer documentation at https://docs.api.rpiprint.com/. Start exploring the possibilities today in our free sandbox environment.

Question 3

What print products does the self-service API support?

Accepted Answer

The API supports hardcover and softcover photo and trade books in a wide range of formats, from 5×5 in (12.7×12.7 cm) up to 12.5 × 10.625 in (31.8×27 cm). Paper options include Premium Gloss, Premium Dull, Premium Eggshell, and Uncoated Finish, with cover options including Hardcover ImageWrap, Hardcover Dust Jacket, and Softcover both in glossy or matte finishes. All formats are submitted through the same API workflow.

Question 4

Does RPI handle fulfillment and drop-shipping directly to my customers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. When a customer places an order on your platform, you submit the print job via the API and RPI prints, binds, and ships the finished product directly to your customer's address. Your brand remains front and center throughout. Fulfillment is available to addresses in the United States and Canada.

Question 5

How long does fulfillment take from order submission to delivery?

Accepted Answer

Printing and binding takes up to 4–5 business days after order submission. Shipping time depends on the service selected and the destination: Standard (2–5 days), Expedited (1–4 days), or Rush (next day to most destinations, 1–2 days to Puerto Rico); orders to Canada can choose Standard or Rush. Total delivery from order to door ranges from approximately 5 to 10 business days depending on the shipping tier and destination.

Question 6

Can I use the RPI Print self-service API for white-label printing under my own brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. RPI operates as the invisible production and fulfillment backend — your brand, ecommerce experience, and customer relationships remain entirely your own. For businesses that need additional customization such as branded packaging or custom labeling, RPI's Custom API offers those capabilities.

Question 7

What is the difference between RPI's self-service API and custom API?

Accepted Answer

The self-service API has no monthly fees, no volume minimums, a standard product catalog of books and fulfills within the US and Canada. It's designed for quick integration with minimal setup. The custom API supports custom product specifications, global shipping and manufacturing, custom packaging and labeling, and negotiated SLAs, with variable monthly fees and required volume commitments. Most businesses start with the self-service API and move to the custom API as scale or product requirements grow.

Question 8

Does the RPI Print self-service API ship to Canada?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The self-service API fulfills orders to addresses in both the United States and Canada.

Trim SizeInternal pages (book block).	5x5 in	5x8 in	5.5x8.5 in	6x9 in	6.5x9.25 in	6.75x6.625 in	7.75x7.75 in	7.75x9.75 in	8x8 in	8x10 in	8.25x10.75 in	8.5x11 in	9x12 in	9.5x8 in	10.75x8.25 in	10.75x10.75 in	11x8.5 in	11.75x11.75 in	12.5x10.625 in

Softcover	-	US $5.80	US $5.80	US $6.20	US $7.20	-	-	-	-	US $7.20	-	US $7.20	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Hardcover	-	US $9.70	US $11.10	US $11.10	US $11.60	-	-	-	-	US $11.80	US $13.70	US $11.80	US $14.00	-	US $14.10	-	-	-	-
Hardcover - Dust Jacket	-	US $14.40	-	US $15.40	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Additional Pages (>24)	-	US $0.02	US $0.02	US $0.02	US $0.03	-	-	-	-	US $0.03	US $0.08	US $0.03	US $0.08	-	US $0.08	-	-	-	-

Softcover	US $6.60	-	-	-	-	US $7.20	US $7.20	US $7.20	US $7.20	US $7.20	-	US $7.00	-	US $7.40	-	-	US $7.00	-	-
Hardcover	-	US $11.60	US $11.70	US $11.70	-	US $12.20	US $12.20	US $13.40	US $12.60	US $13.50	US $14.30	US $14.30	US $15.70	US $14.30	US $14.30	US $14.60	US $14.30	US $15.90	US $15.70
Additional Pages (>20)	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.09	-	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.17	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.17	US $0.09	US $0.17	US $0.17

Softcover	-	-	-	-	-	US $7.20	US $7.20	US $7.20	US $7.20	US $7.20	-	US $7.00	-	US $7.40	-	-	US $7.00	-	-
Hardcover	-	US $11.60	US $11.70	US $11.70	-	US $12.20	US $12.20	US $13.40	US $12.60	US $13.50	US $14.30	US $14.30	US $15.70	US $14.30	US $14.30	US $14.60	US $14.30	US $15.90	US $15.70
Additional Pages (>20)	-	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.09	-	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.17	US $0.09	US $0.09	US $0.17	US $0.09	US $0.17	US $0.17

Softcover	-	-	-	-	-	US $9.10	US $9.60	US $9.00	US $8.90	US $9.00	-	US $9.20	-	US $9.10	-	-	US $8.70	-	-
Hardcover	-	US $12.50	US $12.50	US $12.50	-	US $14.70	US $14.30	US $15.80	US $14.30	US $15.20	US $15.30	US $15.50	US $19.10	US $15.00	US $15.70	US $18.00	US $14.40	US $19.10	US $19.10
Additional Pages (>20)	-	US $0.17	US $0.17	US $0.17	-	US $0.17	US $0.17	US $0.17	US $0.17	US $0.17	US $0.17	US $0.17	US $0.34	US $0.17	US $0.17	US $0.34	US $0.17	US $0.34	US $0.34

Tier	1st item	Additional 2–5 items	Additional 6–10 items	Additional 11–20 items	Additional 21+ items
Standard (2–5 days)	US $6.99	US $2.50 per item	US $2.00 per item	US $1.50 per item	US $1.00 per item
Expedited (2 days)	US $30.99	US $3.00 per item	US $2.50 per item	US $4.00 per item	US $2.00 per item
Rush (1 day)	US $35.99	US $5.50 per item	US $5.00 per item	US $2.50 per item	US $1.50 per item

Self-Service API — Product Specs & Pricing

Covers

Hardcover ImageWrap - Matte

Hardcover ImageWrap - Gloss

Softcover - Matte

Softcover - Gloss

Hardcover Dust Jacket - Matte

Hardcover Dust Jacket - Gloss

Covers

Hardcover ImageWrap - Matte

Hardcover ImageWrap - Gloss

Softcover - Matte

Softcover - Gloss

Hardcover Dust Jacket - Matte

Hardcover Dust Jacket - Gloss

Covers

Hardcover ImageWrap - Matte

Hardcover ImageWrap - Gloss

Softcover - Matte

Softcover - Gloss

Hardcover Dust Jacket - Matte

Hardcover Dust Jacket - Gloss

Papers

White Uncoated

Premium Gloss

Premium Dull

Premium Eggshell

Papers

White Uncoated

Premium Gloss

Premium Dull

Premium Eggshell

Papers

White Uncoated

Premium Gloss

Premium Dull

Premium Eggshell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the RPI Print self-service API have monthly fees or minimum order requirements?

How do I integrate the RPI Print self-service API into my platform?

What print products does the self-service API support?

Does RPI handle fulfillment and drop-shipping directly to my customers?

How long does fulfillment take from order submission to delivery?

Can I use the RPI Print self-service API for white-label printing under my own brand?

What is the difference between RPI's self-service API and custom API?

Does the RPI Print self-service API ship to Canada?

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