Printing costs for books vary, depending on the type of book and the number of pages. For instance, a 250-page black-and-white book, standard size, would cost about $3.85 per copy to print. If the book has a color interior or is hardback, the cost would be significantly higher. You can refer to our article on how to price a book to see how printing costs are calculated. Good to know: Print-on-demand costs don’t change based on volume, which means there’s no advantage to order, store, and pay for a large inventory.