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Printing and Mailing in High-Quality Color for Invoices, Statements, and Business Documents

Color plays an essential role in how invoices, statements, and business documents are recognized. Printing in color is a functional tool, not a decoration – it’s used to improve readability, highlight critical information, and reinforce brand identity across all shared documents.

Mail Invoices From Quickbooks

How to Select Color Printing in DocuSend

  • Upload your PDF file.
  • Select Color Printing in the Mailing Options panel.
  • If uploading an insert, choose Color after the insert is added.

Why Printing and Mailing in Color Matters

Color in Invoices

Color improves clarity and speeds payment decisions.

  • - Highlights total amounts due
  • - Emphasizes payment deadlines
  • - Separates subtotals, taxes, and balances
  • - Reinforces brand identity

Color in Statements

Color reduces cognitive load in data-heavy documents.

  • - Differentiates balances and transactions
  • - Improves scannability
  • - Highlights key financial indicators

Does Color Improve ROI?
Comparing Color vs. B/W Marketing Performance

Factor Color Documents Black-and-White Documents
Visual Appeal High

Grabs attention and creates a strong first impression

Moderate

Less visually striking, may appear generic

Perceived Value Higher

Associated with professionalism and importance

Lower

Can feel less premium or urgent

Engagement Level Increased

Enhances readability and emotional connection

Reduced

Limited ability to highlight key points

Open Rate +20–30%

Based on marketing performance studies

Baseline

Standard open rates

Information Retention Better

Improves memory recall and comprehension

Lower

Harder to emphasize critical details

Brand Impact Strong

Reinforces brand identity and professionalism

Weak

Minimal branding impact

In short, color documents provide:

  • Higher engagement and comprehension
  • Reduced risk of misinterpretation
  • Improved accessibility
  • Stronger perception of quality and trust
  • Faster recognition of totals, dates, and action items
  • Improved readability and visual hierarchy
  • Clear separation of financial information
  • Stronger brand consistency and professionalism