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Through our Bay Area print partner

Custom printing in San Jose.

Business cards, flyers, brochures, banners, yard signs, stickers, and more. We don't run these on our in-store copier — so we partner with PrintPapa, a trusted Santa Clara print shop just up the road. They printed our own A-frame sign, posters, and business cards, so we recommend them from experience.

  • Local Bay Area printer (Santa Clara)
  • Low minimums, short runs OK
  • Ship or pick up local

Product links go to our print partner PrintPapa and are affiliate links — Mailbox Plus may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Full disclosure below.

Trusted & certified partners

  • BBB Accredited Business
  • FedEx Authorized ShipCenter
  • USPS Authorized Commercial Mail Receiving Agency
  • National Notary Association member
  • Atlas Shippers Authorized Partner

Also: California DOJ Approved Live Scan Location · Fieldprint Network Partner · Certified Notary Public

What we do here vs. what we send out

Two kinds of printing — here's the difference.

Quick, everyday document work happens at our San Jose counter. Custom marketing pieces are printed by our partner, PrintPapa.

In-store at Mailbox Plus

Walk-in, staff-assisted, often same-day.

  • Black & white and color printing (Letter / Legal)
  • Copies of documents and packets
  • Document scanning to email or USB
  • Send & receive fax (US & Canada)
  • USPS stamps and shipping supplies
See our print, copy, scan & fax service →

Through our partner, PrintPapa

Ordered online, printed in Santa Clara.

  • Business cards, flyers, brochures, postcards
  • Vinyl banners, yard signs, posters
  • Stickers, labels, and window decals
  • Booklets, catalogs, presentation folders
  • EDDM direct mail and custom apparel
Start a custom print order →
What you can order

Custom printing for San Jose businesses & events.

Pick a product to design and order it on PrintPapa's site. Prices, sizes, and quantities are set there.

Marketing & business essentials

The everyday print jobs a small business or event needs — short runs, low minimums, full color.

Signs, banners & big-format

Anything that has to be seen from across a room — or across a parking lot.

Bulk & specialty

Bound documents, targeted mail campaigns, and branded apparel.

Don't see what you need? PrintPapa also prints door hangers, rack cards, calendars, table throws, trade-show displays, and more. Browse the full catalog →

How it works

From your design to your doorstep.

1

Browse & order online

Pick your product using the links on this page. You'll design and order directly on PrintPapa's site — set size, stock, quantity, and finish, and upload your artwork.

2

PrintPapa prints it

Everything is printed at their Santa Clara facility — offset and digital presses, wide-format, and finishing all in-house, usually with fast turnaround.

3

Ship or pick up local

Have it shipped to you, or — because they're right here in the Bay Area — pick it up in Santa Clara. Need it mailed? We can handle shipping from our San Jose counter.

Why we send customers here

We don't just recommend PrintPapa — we use them.

A lot of the printed pieces you see around our own shop came from PrintPapa — our A-frame sidewalk sign, storefront posters, and our own business cards included. When we needed professional printing for Mailbox Plus, that's who we went to, and it's why we're comfortable pointing you their way.

They're family-owned, based at 1920 Lafayette St in Santa Clara — roughly 10 miles from our McKee Road shop — and have been printing since 2006 with a 4.7-star reputation across hundreds of reviews. Offset, digital, and wide-format presses are all in-house, so short runs and rush jobs are their specialty. A real Bay Area printer, not a faceless online mill.

Local

Santa Clara facility, ~10 miles away — pickup possible

Since 2006

4.7★ across hundreds of customer reviews

Low minimums

Short runs and rush turnaround welcome

Affiliate disclosure

Mailbox Plus does not print these custom products ourselves. The product links on this page point to PrintPapa, an independent print company in Santa Clara, CA, and they are affiliate links. If you place an order with PrintPapa after clicking through, Mailbox Plus may earn a small commission — at no additional cost to you, and it never changes the price you pay.

We recommend PrintPapa because they're a well-reviewed local Bay Area printer we use for our own signage and business cards — not because of the commission. Your order, payment, artwork, and customer service for custom printing are handled directly by PrintPapa; Mailbox Plus is not responsible for their products or fulfillment. Questions? Call us at (408) 372-8689 — we're happy to help you figure out the right option.

Frequently asked

Does Mailbox Plus print business cards and banners in-store?

Not in-house. Our San Jose counter handles walk-in document work — printing, copies, scanning, and fax on Letter and Legal paper. Custom marketing printing like business cards, banners, flyers, brochures, and yard signs needs professional presses and finishing equipment, so we've partnered with PrintPapa, a Santa Clara print shop, to handle those. You order online through the links on this page.

Who is PrintPapa?

PrintPapa is a family-owned commercial print shop at 1920 Lafayette St in Santa Clara, CA — about 10 miles from our McKee Road location. They've been printing since 2006 and carry a 4.7-star rating across hundreds of reviews. They specialize in short runs and rush jobs with low minimums, which makes them a good fit for the small businesses and individuals we see at our counter.

How does ordering work?

Click the product you need on this page and you'll go to PrintPapa's ordering page for that item. You choose the size, paper, quantity, and finish, upload your design, and check out directly with them. PrintPapa handles the printing and customer service for that order; Mailbox Plus is not involved in fulfillment.

Do you earn a commission if I order?

Yes — the product links on this page are affiliate links, so if you order from PrintPapa after clicking through, Mailbox Plus may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It doesn't change your price. The recommendation came first: PrintPapa printed our own A-frame sign, storefront posters, and business cards, so we're pointing you to a shop we actually use — the affiliate arrangement came after. We tell you plainly so you can decide for yourself.

Can you help me get my file print-ready?

We can point you in the right direction. If you already have a design (a PDF, or a file from Canva, Word, or a designer), PrintPapa's ordering pages walk you through their size and bleed requirements. If you just need a few pages printed on plain Letter or Legal paper today, that's our in-store print service — no need to order custom.

What if I need it printed the same day?

For same-day, in-store needs — a document, a packet, a sign-in sheet, a handful of color copies — walk into our San Jose counter and we'll handle it on the spot. Custom printed products (business cards, banners, and the like) are produced by PrintPapa and have a turnaround plus shipping time, so plan ahead for those. PrintPapa does offer rush options on many products.

Can you ship or mail my printed order?

Yes. If you'd rather have your custom order shipped to a friend, a job site, or a customer, bring it to our counter and we'll ship it via FedEx or USPS. We can also receive your PrintPapa delivery to your private mailbox here if you rent one with us.

Not sure whether to print in-store or order custom?

Walk in or give us a call — we'll tell you honestly which route fits your job, and help with either.