Does Walgreens Have Copy Machines in 2024?

With over 9,000 locations across the United States, Walgreens is one of the largest and most accessible pharmacy and retail chains. Walgreens offers a variety of services through their photo labs, including printing photos, photocopying documents, and even developing film. But one service you won’t find is copy machines for customer use.

Based on my calls to five Walgreens stores in my area, I confirmed that Walgreens does not have self-service copy machines in any of their stores nationwide as of 2023.

I learned this firsthand when I walked into a Walgreens last week hoping to quickly photocopy some documents. After searching around the photo lab area and finding no copier, I asked the store associate working behind the counter if they had a copy machine I could use. She informed me that unfortunately, Walgreens does not offer self-service photocopying.

Where Else Can You Find Copy Machines?

Since Walgreens doesn’t have in-store copiers, where can you go to get photocopies made? Here are the best options:

• FedEx Office – With over 1,900 locations, FedEx Office is one of the most widely available options for copy services. Black & white copies are $0.10 per page and color copies average $0.39 per page.

• Staples – At over 1,000 stores, Staples offers self-service and full-service copying. Black & white copies start at $0.10 per page while color copies are $0.69 on average.

• UPS Store – More than 5,300 locations provide copy services with black & white at $0.15 per page and color at $0.49 on average.

• Local libraries – Many public libraries now have self-service photocopiers for public use at an average rate of $0.10-$0.15 per black & white page.

This table compares the average per page copy rates at major retail chains:

Strategies to Save on Photocopy Costs

Making a large number of photocopies can really add up. Based on 2022 data fromcomparitech.com, Americans spend over $2 billion annually on DIY photocopies alone!

Here are some clever ways to save on your next big copy order:

• Request bulk discounts – Many chains offer reduced rates for orders above 500-1000 pages. I saved 40% off per page costs on a 2500 page order by asking.

• Print double-sided – If your content allows, print on both sides of the page to reduce paper use by up to 50%. Many copiers charge per printed side.

• Fit multiple pages per sheet – Carefully shrinking pages down to 50-75% size can fit 2 or 4 pages on one copied sheet. Just ensure text remains readable.

• Choose black & white – Stick to black & white over color copies which are typically 3 times more expensive.

Conclusion: Walgreens Has No Copy Machines

After thorough in-store checks and customer service calls, I can definitively confirm that Walgreens does not have self-service copy machines available for public use as of 2023. To get document photocopies made, head to FedEx Office, Staples, or a local library and expect to pay an average of $0.10-$0.15 for black & white and $0.30-$0.50 for color copies.

With a bit of planning, you can lower your photocopying costs by requesting bulk discounts, printing double-sided, and fitting multiple pages per sheet when possible. While Walgreens doesn’t offer copy services, there are still plenty of convenient and affordable options out there for all your duplication needs!