Problems with Printing Consumables

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  • I have been printing SCM consumables from PDFs for the past eight years, usually at our local Staples or Office Max, and had never had a problem with this.  I also print our SCM picture study portfolio prints, copies of the Shakespeare plays from SCM, and occasionally a teacher book.  I have now had issues at both Staples and Office Max during my past 3-4 visits.  The problem appears to be with the understanding of copyright laws.  Each time I have been questioned I have referred the associate to the first page of the PDF where it states that permission is granted to the homeschool family to make copies for the immediate household.  I am then told that the issue is not with me making copies of the material but the problem is that the store is making a profit from the printing of the material.  Has anyone else encountered this problem?

    I am at a loss because I use the consumable PDFs for both my boys and that is why I chose the PDFs in the first place.  I have a small printer at home but the expense of ink would be huge if I tried to print the language arts workbooks, Shakespeare plays, portfolio prints, etc.

    HollyS
    Participant

    Our Co-op printed picture study pictures (from Wikiart) at Office Max.  I don’t think there was any issue.  We buy used copies of Shakespeare plays…pretty sure this is cheaper than printing and they’ll have a nice collection when they move out.

    If you choose to print at home, black and white laser printers are much more economical for printing large documents.  Although they do have a higher cost up front.

    Brittany
    Participant

    Check out The Homeschool Printing Company! You submit everything to them electronically, they mail your materials to you, and their prices are great!

    Thank you both for the info.  Brittany,  will check out the printing company.  🙂

     

    totheskydear
    Participant

    I second Homeschool Printing Co!  I just got my first order from them last week. 🙂  First orders get a 10% discount.

    Doug Smith
    Keymaster

    If you get in touch through our contact form we would be happy to supply you with a permission letter that you can give to an office store that is reluctant to print for you.

    Doug,

    Thank you so much!  I will fill out the contact form right now.

    missceegee
    Participant

    I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Best Value Copy Online.  It is cheaper and better quality paper than any local spot.  I use for all kinds of scm and other materials for home and for my co-op.

    They have never questioned copyright in the 3+ years I’ve used them.

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