Lake Printing

Planning a printing project shouldn't be a stressful task, but when you're on a time crunch, you might feel the pressure. With everything else going on with planning an event or gearing up for a big sale, worrying about your print advertising shouldn't be one of those things you've got to stress about. And thankfully, there are some things you can do to help alleviate some of those stresses and speed up your printing jobs. Take a look at some of the easy tips we have to help you save time. 1. Communicate Early with Your Printer The earlier you're able to communicate your print design needs and deadlines, the easier it will be for the print company to complete the job. A heads up does wonders when it comes to saving time and working efficiently. Get your printer’s input as soon as you can. Find out what might speed up your job and improve delivery time. Get a working schedule, share it with key colleagues, stick to it, and always keep your printer in the loop. ...

In our industry, proofreading and correcting typos are all extremely important. We rely on our customers to inspect and approve the products that they are ordering to make sure that everything looks correct, but it can still be easy for something to go unnoticed by a customer, and a whole line of print pieces have a spelling error. Because we hate to see this happen to our clients, we're celebrating Proofreading Day (March 8th) and teaching a few easy tips to keep your print pieces at the Lake of the Ozarks  error free and ready to be distributed. Concentrate It can take a lot of focus to proofread. In fact, if you allow distractions while you are approving your print piece, you are taking the risk of approving a typo. Put the cell phone away, close your email, ask others not to bother you for a bit, and focus on what you're doing. Proofread Differently When you look at something on a screen versus on paper, you will read it differently, and maybe even catch more mis...

The best thing about being in a close-knit community is that we have the ability to get to know each other on a first name basis and invest in each other's lives. That's only part of what we love about being a print company at the Lake of the Ozarks. At Lake Printing, we can be a part of your small business, your community events, your fundraisers, and even family activities just through providing the best printing at the Lake of the Ozarks. Just as we like to learn more about you, we want you to know more about us! Here is a little introduction to Lake Printing, our history, and our services. About Lake Printing Lake Printing began in 1949 as a small Letterpress Shop in a basement located in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. In 1990 we moved into our present home: a 30,000 square foot facility on a 40-acre tract in Osage Beach, Missouri. We boast top of the line Presses to handle projects of all sizes from wide format pieces to large runs. We also offer many additional sm...

In a day with modern technology and advertising that is grabbing for your consumer's attention, your visual content is key. This isn't just true for your digital presence, but also for your print marketing as well. The visual impact on your product is so powerful, in fact, that there are entire studies to see how it impacts your bottom line. Here are a few things you need to keep in mind as you think about graphic design and your print materials at the Lake of the Ozarks . Powerful Visual Content Did you know that visuals are processed 60,000 times faster than text? This is important for you to know because it affects every piece of print material you put out. When thinking about your next business card or flyer, it's just as important to think about the graphics as the text - if not more so. In fact, studies have shown that the conversion rates when using custom visual content is 7 times higher. Visual Content Isn't Easy If you've ever tried to sit down ...

Printing has been around for thousands of years, in one for or another. From a homemade ink on leaves to the beautifully finished print products at the Lake of the Ozarks that you can appreciate today. There are some pretty unusual and interesting facts tied to the history of printing, and while we are completely automated and up to date on our printing process, we thought it would be fun to take a look at printing from yesteryear and a few other fun facts! Did you know that Ben Franklin was not the first printer in his family? He was only a teenager when his older brother was publishing the New England Courant. Of course, by the age of 22, Ben was in business for himself and getting the Pensylvania Gazette out on the street. According to the Guinness World Book of Records, the smallest book printed is a 22-page Japanese picture book. It contains mostly flowers, and measures 0.0291x0.0295". You will need a magnifying glass to see the images! Before programs and computer...

It may seem a bit early to start thinking about the holidays, but when you're ordering promotional products to gift to your employees - you should make your list and check it twice! The holiday season will be here before you know it, and you don't want to be rushing at the last minute. At Lake Printing , we help you create promotional products that are specially designed for your company, and for any season too. Here are a few that are perfect for company parties and more! Silver Holiday Ball Ornament Beautiful silver tone plated holiday ball shaped ornament. Flat ornament, not round. A perfect way to thank your loyal customers or employees! Great for holiday parties, customer appreciation, and fundraisers! Power Bank Flashlight Great for charging electronic devices on the go! Works with Apple tablet and iPhone 4 connector, iPhone 5/6, Micro USB connector, Mini USB, Nokia DC2.0 connector. Capacity: 4400MAH or 5200MAH (Samsung) Battery: Lithium-ion Battery Input Voltage...

From banners to business cards and everything in between, at Lake Printing, we take care of your promotional print and marketing for you. Big or small, we've got your back when it comes to producing high quality products for a price you can afford. We've been the top print company at the Lake of the Ozarks since 1949, and we look forward to continuing to provide the same great service for many more years. Here are a few of the services we provide and how it will help your business! Services at Lake Printing Graphic Design - no print project would be complete without a gorgeous design. While it can be easy to downplay the vital importance of the design of your print piece - it's actually invaluable. Our team can create the perfect piece for you, using your suggestions and their experience. Printing - pamphlets, business cards, brochures, you name it. Our printing process allows you to have the freedom to create exactly what you need, and get it on paper in a...

In our business, punctuation is not just a bonus, but a requirement. As the best printing company at the Lake of the Ozarks , we see hundreds of print proofs a week with words that have been scripted by businesses. With so many projects being worked on at once, proofing every print piece for spelling and grammar is not something we can fit into our schedule. September 24th is Punctuation Day, so we're going to take some time and explain some necessary facts about punctuation, as well as some of the most common spelling and grammatical errors people make! I have spent most of the day putting in a comma and the rest of the day taking it out. ~Oscar Wilde Ten of the Most Misspelled Words 1. Lose vs. Loose Lose is the opposite of win, while loose means something is not tight. 2. Weird not Wierd 3. Their, They're, There Their - this is possessive, meaning it owns something. They're - this is a contraction for "they are." There - this refer...

While the main part of print marketing may seem to be the paper you choose, the colors of the ink, or even the type of font - one important part you probably haven't considered is the shape. The shape can play a vital role in your print piece because it helps it to stand out. Die cutting is a great way to incorporate shapes and new elements of design into your print pieces, as well as give them a whole new perspective. At Lake Printing, we want to help you create a print piece at the Lake of the Ozarks that you're proud to show off, so today we're going to talk about why you want to incorporate die cutting into your next print piece. You Can STAND OUT! Most print materials, while they look different in color and design, look rather the same in shape - kind of like billboards. If you've ever noticed, most billboards are the same shape and size, all broadcasting different messages, but they're easy to tune out when you've become accustomed to them. There ...

"Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world." Malala Yousafzai This one simple tool has the power to make a contract legal, create art, and pen words that go down in history. The majority of people own a pen, and the value isn't normally seen as important, but today we'd like to take some time to feature this writing tool that it carries so much value. At Lake Printing , we have a variety of pens in many styles and colors that will represent your company professionally. Celebrate Ballpoint Pen Day by getting one of these fun new styles for your company! Twist Ballpoint / Stylus When you want to stand out with the best promo products at the Lake of the Ozarks , you start by having a good pen. This twist ballpoint pet with stylus has excellent writing capabilites, while also featuring some bold fun colors if you want to catch the eye of your customer. This is a best selling metal twist ballpoint pen with stylus. ...