---
title: "Self-Service Print API — Specs & Pricing | RPI Print"
url: "https://www.rpiprint.com/products-services/print-apis/self-service"
description: "Full product specs for RPI's self-service print API — book formats, paper options, cover types, pricing, and US and Canada delivery tiers."
---

# Self-Service API — Product Specs & Pricing

RPI's self-service print API supports professional-quality books, fulfilled by drop-ship to addresses in the US and Canada. Below are the available cover and paper options, formats, per-unit pricing, and delivery tiers. To start building, create a free account or review the documentation.

[Create account](/products-services/print-apis/self-service/sign-up)[Review documentation](https://docs.api.rpiprint.com/)

## Covers

![Corner detail of a hardcover ImageWrap book with matte finish, showing a multicolor geometric wave cover design](/_astro/hardcover-imagewrap-matte.ChdQpQCQ.webp)

### Hardcover ImageWrap - Matte

-   Rigid hardcover with a durable matte finish
-   Full-image wrap printed across front cover, spine, and back cover

![Corner detail of a hardcover ImageWrap book with gloss finish, showing a multicolor geometric wave cover design](/_astro/hardcover-imagewrap-gloss.B_9l08_1.webp)

### Hardcover ImageWrap - Gloss

-   Rigid hardcover with a durable gloss laminate finish
-   Full-image wrap printed across front cover, spine, and back cover

![Corner detail of a softcover book with matte finish, showing a multicolor geometric wave cover design](/_astro/softcover-matte.CUWjumAS.webp)

### Softcover - Matte

-   Flexible cover with a durable matte finish
-   Print on the front cover, spine, and back cover

![Corner detail of a softcover book with gloss finish, showing a multicolor geometric wave cover design](/_astro/softcover-gloss.lLEjHs7j.webp)

### Softcover - Gloss

-   Flexible cover with a durable gloss laminate finish
-   Print on the front cover, spine, and back cover

![Corner detail of a hardcover Dust Jacket book with matte finish, showing a multicolor geometric wave cover design](/_astro/hardcover-dustjacket-matte.8cKQVGca.webp)

### Hardcover Dust Jacket - Matte

-   Laminated dust jacket with a durable matte finish
-   Rigid hardcover in standard gray linen underneath

![Corner detail of a hardcover Dust Jacket book with gloss finish, showing a multicolor geometric wave cover design](/_astro/hardcover-dustjacket-gloss.DU9PZmKY.webp)

### Hardcover Dust Jacket - Gloss

-   Laminated dust jacket with a durable gloss finish
-   Rigid hardcover in standard gray linen underneath

## Papers

![Open book interior spread on White Uncoated paper, showing black-and-white line illustrations](/_astro/white-uncoated.BPht5LPv.webp)

### White Uncoated

-   White uncoated stock
-   70lb
-   Full color or black & white depending on size and bleed option
-   Standard for text-heavy books; natural feel with no surface sheen

![Open book interior spread on Premium Gloss paper, showing a portrait and landscape photo](/_astro/premium-gloss.DJutIK_m.webp)

### Premium Gloss

-   Smooth gloss finish
-   100lb
-   Full color
-   Best for photography and image-heavy layouts where color vibrancy and sharpness are priorities

![Open book interior spread on Premium Dull paper, showing a portrait and landscape photo](/_astro/premium-dull.CwL6kokU.webp)

### Premium Dull

-   Smooth non-reflective finish
-   100lb
-   Full color
-   Reduces glare compared to gloss; well-suited for mixed text-and-image layouts

![Open book interior spread on Premium Eggshell paper, showing a portrait and landscape photo](/_astro/premium-eggshell.CfkaL2BZ.webp)

### Premium Eggshell

-   Flat, non-reflective eggshell-textured finish
-   100lb
-   Full color
-   Softer appearance than gloss with good color fidelity; a middle ground between gloss and dull finish with archival quality

## Ready to start building?

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## Sizes & Trim Options

[Calculate Price](/pricing/)

Compare available trim sizes, paper types, and starting prices across softcover and hardcover options.

Hardcover books will add 0.25" to the final dimensions.

| Trim SizeInternal pages (book block). | 5x5 in | 5x8 in | 5.5x8.5 in | 148x210 mm (A5) | 6x9 in | 6.5x9.25 in | 6.75x6.625 in | 7x7 in | 7x10 in | 7.75x7.75 in | 7.75x9.75 in | 8x8 in | 8x10 in | 8.25x10.75 in | 210x210 mm | 210x297 mm (A4) | 8.5x11 in | 9x12 in | 9.5x8 in | 9.75x9.75 in | 10x8 in | 10.75x8.25 in | 10.75x10.75 in | 11x8.5 in | 297x210 mm (A4) | 11.75x11.75 in | 12.5x10.625 in |
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| White Uncoated - 70lb Text Uncoated FinishStarting price for the first 24 pages |
| Softcover | - | $5.80 | $5.80 | $7.50 | $6.20 | $7.20 | - | - | $7.20 | - | - | - | $7.20 | - | - | - | $7.20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hardcover | - | $9.70 | $11.10 | $12.20 | $11.10 | $11.60 | - | - | $11.80 | - | - | - | $11.80 | $13.70 | $13.00 | $13.60 | $11.80 | $14.00 | - | $16.70 | $12.70 | $14.10 | - | - | $13.90 | - | - |
| Hardcover - Dust Jacket | - | $14.40 | - | - | $15.40 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Additional Pages (>24) | - | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.08 | $0.02 | $0.03 | - | - | $0.03 | - | - | - | $0.03 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.03 | $0.08 | - | $0.17 | $0.08 | $0.08 | - | - | $0.08 | - | - |
| Premium Gloss - 100lb Text Gloss FinishStarting prices for the first 20 pages |
| Softcover | $6.60 | $7.50 | - | $7.20 | - | - | $7.20 | - | - | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 | - | - | - | $7.00 | - | $7.40 | - | $8.30 | - | - | $7.00 | - | - | - |
| Hardcover | - | $11.60 | $11.70 | $11.70 | $11.70 | $12.70 | $12.20 | $12.20 | - | $12.20 | $13.40 | $12.60 | $13.50 | $14.30 | $12.90 | $14.30 | $14.30 | $15.70 | $14.30 | $15.90 | $12.60 | $14.30 | $14.60 | $14.30 | $14.30 | $15.90 | $15.70 |
| Additional Pages (>20) | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | - | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.17 | $0.09 | $0.17 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.17 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
| Premium Dull - 100lb Text Dull FinishStarting prices for the first 20 pages |
| Softcover | - | $7.50 | - | $7.40 | - | - | $7.20 | - | - | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 | - | - | - | $7.00 | - | $7.40 | - | $8.30 | - | - | $7.00 | - | - | - |
| Hardcover | - | $11.60 | $11.70 | $12.10 | $11.70 | $12.70 | $12.20 | $12.20 | - | $12.20 | $13.40 | $12.60 | $13.50 | $14.30 | $12.90 | $14.30 | $14.30 | $15.70 | $14.30 | $15.90 | $12.60 | $14.30 | $14.60 | $14.30 | $14.30 | $15.90 | $15.70 |
| Additional Pages (>20) | - | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | - | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.17 | $0.09 | $0.17 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.17 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
| Premium Eggshell - 100lb Text Eggshell FinishStarting prices for the first 20 pages |
| Softcover | - | $8.30 | - | $9.10 | - | - | $9.10 | - | - | $9.60 | $9.00 | $8.90 | $9.00 | - | - | - | $9.20 | - | $9.10 | - | $10.00 | - | - | $8.70 | - | - | - |
| Hardcover | - | $12.50 | $12.50 | $13.80 | $12.50 | $14.40 | $14.70 | $14.00 | - | $14.30 | $15.80 | $14.30 | $15.20 | $15.30 | $14.60 | $15.20 | $15.50 | $19.10 | $15.00 | $19.30 | $14.30 | $15.70 | $18.00 | $14.40 | $15.50 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Additional Pages (>20) | - | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | - | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.34 | $0.17 | $0.34 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.34 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.34 | $0.34 |

## You’ve seen the specs and pricing. Start here.

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## Shipping

The self-service API option offers shipping to the US, supported US territories, and Canada. Printing and binding take up to 4-5 business days, then your order ships according to the options below.

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

## 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?