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The print-on-demand API behind Blurb

Add print-on-demand products to your business with RPI Print’s proven API infrastructure—the same trusted system that powers Blurb's printing and fulfillment.
  • Drop-ship to customers
  • White-label experience
  • Integrates with any platform, app, website, or enterprise system
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Built for businesses of every size

From solo creators to enterprise teams—add print-on-demand products with faster time-to-market and reduced operational overheads.

Creative platforms

Enable users to order custom print-on-demand products directly from your app.

Publishers, agencies & educational institutions

Automate print production and fulfillment for curriculum materials, textbooks, reports, and professional publications.

Independent creators and small businesses

Pair your design expertise with professional manufacturing and direct-to-customer shipping—without holding inventory.

Product teams & developers

Build custom print workflows into your platform for branded business products and marketing collateral.
We print, we ship, you scale

One print-on-demand API for every business

Bring the same professional print system behind Blurb, Canva, and Minted into your business. Connect your platform once and start shipping print-on-demand products to your customers.

Photo books and trade books with no minimums

Choose from 300+ combinations of size, paper, and binding options, and print orders one at a time.

Quick setup, no fees

Follow the documentation and test in a free sandbox before you go live.

RESTful, white-label API

Connect any platform, app, or website. Orders ship in unbranded packaging, with no RPI Print or Blurb logos.

US and Canada shipping with 4-day SLAs

Orders ship straight to your customers with a 4-day shipping service-level agreement (SLA), 3 days for Rush orders.
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Blurb is powered by RPI Print

Every Blurb book is produced and fulfilled through RPI Print's global print-on-demand network—a proven infrastructure serving customers worldwide since 1979. Now you can integrate that same trusted system into your own business.
  • 45+ years of expertise
  • Vertically integrated, in-house production
  • Worldwide production network
  • Trusted by leading brands
  • 292 million books printed every year

Only pay for what you print

No setup fees. No minimum orders. You only pay for printing and shipping. Start exploring the possibilities today in our free sandbox environment.
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Frequently asked questions about the RPI Print API

What is the RPI Print API?

The RPI Print API is a RESTful print-on-demand API from RPI Print, the company that prints and fulfills every Blurb book. Your platform sends orders, and RPI Print prints them and ships them directly to your customers in unbranded packaging.

What products can I print with RPI Print’s API?

You can print professional-quality photo and trade books, with 300+ combinations of size, paper, and cover options. Custom products are also available. Contact our team to discuss your business needs.

How much does the RPI Print API cost?

There are no setup fees and no minimum orders. You only pay for printing and shipping. Pricing for custom options depends on your business needs and volume.

Where does the RPI Print API ship?

Orders ship directly to customers in the United States and Canada. Global shipping is available as a custom option. Contact our Sales team to learn more.

How long does print-on-demand fulfillment take?

Orders ship within a 4-day shipping service-level agreement (SLA) - 3 days for Rush orders. Custom SLAs are available for businesses with specific timing needs.

What is the relationship between Blurb and RPI Print?

RPI Print prints and fulfills every Blurb book. The RPI Print API gives your business access to that same print and fulfillment system.

Do I need a developer to use the RPI Print API?

You’ll need someone comfortable connecting to an API. Step-by-step documentation and a free sandbox let your developer test the integration before going live. Dedicated support is available as a custom option.

Can I white-label print-on-demand products with the RPI Print API?

Yes. Orders ship in unbranded packaging, so your customers don't see RPI Print or Blurb branding. Branded labels and packaging are available as custom options.

Is there a minimum order with the RPI Print API?

No. There is no minimum order volume, so you can send orders one at a time.