Lake Printing

At Lake Printing, we have dedicated ourselves to ensuring quality print services to our community, and as we have grown we have been able to extend this dedication of quality all across the nation! From large and small prints to wall graphics, car wraps and more, we provide the best printing services throughout the nation!  Get to know Lake Printing and discover the services we can provide for your business below!  Lake Printing: The Beginning 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! Our Mission Lake Printing’s mission is to be premier FSC® and SFI certified graphics, print and promotional products provider in the markets we serve through skilled teamwork, integrity and technology in an environment that stimulates personal growth & development, and total customer satisfaction. Free Quote Re...

The team at Lake Printing is proud to produce the Missouri State Shoot magazine for the Missouri Trap Shooters Association. This was an awesome project to be involved in and we were honored to be chosen as your design and print company in Missouri. Not only are we celebrating the release of this awesome project, we are proud that the International Grand American Shoot has been suddenly moved to the Lake of the Ozarks this year due to COVID restrictions. This week, we’re going to cover several fun elements of the magazine, as well as share the details about the Grand American Shoot in case our local followers want to be a part! Missouri State Shoot Magazine Project This gorgeous magazine was a huge undertaking. It’s 72 pages long, full color, and filled to the brim with gorgeous ads, events, and details about the ATA event. If you would like to see the entire magazine, you can visit our website www.LakePrinting.com and click the banner on our home page. Lake Printing is proud to welcom...

As the holidays draw nearer, people will be coming out in force to shop for gifts and special deals that they may not be able to get during the rest of the year. They'll be looking for the super great deals to be rolling out and searching high and low for any money saving opportunities they can find. Coupon advertising , however, isn’t just a way to draw in the deal hunters. It’s an essential way to draw in new customers to your business. Here are some ways to ensure that your coupons are drawing in consumers and building excitement to shop at your store. Have a Strong Call to Action Are you trying to drive your customers to shop in store or online? You can guide shoppers to visit your store or online site easily by enticing them with a coupon offering a discount if the consumer shops in whichever venue you desire. Perhaps you're trying to get new customers through the door. You can easily do this by offering an incentive, such as a percentage off or a free item, to you...

The holidays are quickly approaching. If you're hesitant about sending out holiday cards to your customers, prospects, vendors, partners and employees, you need to know that there's real value in doing so. Not only does it show your patrons and employees that you're thinking of them and value the relationship, but it also keeps your business top of mind. But just sending out a digital holiday card isn't good enough. It really needs to be a personalized printed card. Here are some tips for creating an effective and meaningful holiday card that'll show you truly care! 5 Reasons to Send Out Holiday Cards Professionally printed holiday cards are an ideal way to market your business in a very personal manner during the holiday season. A printed holiday business card gives you an opportunity to reconnect with customers and others you may have lost touch with. Well-designed and professionally printed holiday cards make a lasting impression on recipients. The impr...

As a small business, you're probably trying to balance your budget as much as possible, so it only makes sense to be your own graphic designer when you need to make posters, pamphlets, and business cards . Unfortunately, many individuals run to Google when they need certain photos, logos, graphics, and even fonts, and those materials are not up for grabs. This year we've seen a rise in copyright infringement case stories, so we wanted to take some time to dig into copyright laws and how that can affect you as a business through your print materials. The Definition There are three types of legally protected materials that could be important to you, and it's important to know the difference: patents, trademarks, and copyrights. A patent protects an invention, think of things like tools, vehicles, supplies, etc. A trademark protects brand names and logos that appear on goods and services. Finally, a copyright protects original and artistic works - this is probably wher...

Lake Printing  is an established  print company  with nearly 70 years of service and excellent print quality. We care about our local community, but we also have our eye to the future and know that expansion for larger print jobs is possible even now. Because of this, we specialize in large and small print jobs. If you aren't familiar with our company and the long history we've held at the Lake of the Ozarks, here is some information about us! 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 small press capabilities as well as a variety of multiple special finishes in bindery to accommodate all of your needs. Our Pre-Press Department ...

Printing is a practice that is used in almost every office space all over the world, and it involves electricity, ink, and paper. All of these can make a huge impact on the planet, and that's why Lake Printing has become a  Green Certified Printer . We care about protecting this planet, but we also realize that you need professional print products just as much as ever, so we've found a great compromise. Here are a few reasons why we believe in green printing, and how our shop protects the earth one sheet of paper at a time. It's in the Ink At Lake Printing we use green printing practices from beginning to end, so it's no surprise that even our ink is eco-friendly. We use soy ink instead of petroleum based ink not just because it's better for the earth, but it can also produce brighter, more vibrant colors. This means that the end result is safe for the earth and visually appealing. It can also be more cost effective than other oil-based inks. Recycling T...

Imagine receiving a postcard in the mail from a corporation - but it's customized directly for you. With variable data printing, elements such as text, graphics and images may be changed from one printed piece to the next, without stopping or slowing down the printing process. This allows you to pinpoint your marketing directly to an individual customer and not just to your customers as a whole. Lake Printing can help you create a personalized print piece for every customer by working with our sister company, Lake Variable Solutions . They specialize in variable data printing , which fosters brand loyalty and personal relationships with your customers. Lake Variable Solutions has experienced excellent results in working with casinos to achieve a custom print product based on each individual client. Here are a few ways this print technique can help your business! We Deliver... Your Message Defining your message and creating a cohesive campaign around it can be a major und...

Color plays a key role in effective marketing for many reasons. Colors convey messages, evoke emotions, and add brilliance to everyday things. It's what gets your customers to see what you want them to see, feel what you want them to feel, and do what you want them to do. However, poor color choices can have a negative impact on your message. The trick in  effective print marketing  is knowing what colors to use to get your message out there and to get people to respond accordingly. This week,  Lake Printing  is sharing information on color roles in marketing and how to properly use color to positively affect consumer response. Color Role in Marketing Research has found that when it comes to picking the right color, predicting consumer reaction to color appropriateness in relation to the product is far more important than the color itself. For example, if the demographic you're trying to reach is essentially males, you could assume that pinks wouldn't sell ...

Large banners are a great way to  advertise a business or event . Whether it’s a sale, event, achievement or even a grand opening, banners can let the community know about it. Outdoor banners can get the attention of a large audience, who will then, hopefully, visit your business. Lake Printing offers state of the art digital printing for large format banners. Here are a few things you should consider before ordering your next banner: Be Consistent with Branding Make sure that your banner is concise with your business branding. Having a logo or a slogan on the banner is a good way to tie it back to your business. If possible, try to stick with colors and font that you use on all other marketing media. Have a Purpose What is this banner going to be used for? Have a strong purpose for your outdoor banner. Be concise and clear with the wording. Most of the time, people who see your banner will be passing by and not have a long time to read what is on it. Have a Clear Call t...

You use your office printer for a number of things every single day, and it works for your daily minor printing needs. But there are instances when businesses require printing larger-than-legal documents or graphics, such as rolling out a new marketing campaign. There may also be times when your office printer’s limited features prevent you from achieving a desired output quality on a bigger medium. A wide format printer is the solution to this dilemma. Check out 3 features only a wide format printer can provide that your run-of-the-mill office printer can't! 1. Capacity to Print Large-Width Media Wide format printers can handle and yield print media much greater than the standard print job. The designs are often printed on large rolls rather than on separate sheets such as those used by home or even office grade printers. Because of their capacity to produce refined and big prints, large format copiers are highly efficient in printing marketing signage, banners, and more! A...

Print marketing is a valuable way to advertise your business. Whether you're marketing with banners, business cards, promotional products, or catalogs - we can help. Of course, it's important to remember that there are good ways to market and other unproductive ways. Here are 10 lessons we've learned about marketing in our 68 years of experience. 1. Choose Quality Your customers and clients may not know everything about your business, but they DO know when you're skimping on the quality of your marketing. Choosing quality paper, products, and materials is a must. 2. Create an Emotional Connection It's common knowledge that people buy for emotional reasons, so make your marketing emotional. Whether you include pets and kids on your promotional items, influence emotions with colors, or use highly effective text, you can create an emotional connection with your materials. 3. Measure Your Marketing Find ways to measure your marketing. If you aren't meas...

The colors you use speak a language all their own. Whether you're trying to communicate excitement, tranquility, or security - every color can say something different. In print media, it's especially important to say not only the right thing through the words you use and the photos you choose - but also through the colors that are being implemented on your piece. You can trust the team at Lake Printing to help you choose the right colors for your print piece at the Lake of the Ozarks with our team of highly trained graphic designers at the Lake of the Ozarks . Here are a few easy descriptions of colors to help give you and idea of the message you'll be conveying. Cool Colors Cool colors inspire a calming effect on the viewer. Of course, if they are used alone they can have a cold or impersonal feel, so it's important to pair them up with the correct color palette to avoid that. Blue On the positive side, blue and give a sense of tranquility, love, loy...