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Commercial Printing Services in Chicagoland
Paulson Press has been a trusted leader in commercial printing for over 47 years, delivering cutting-edge solutions tailored to the Chicagoland area. Our commitment to innovation is evident in our transition to direct-to-plate technology while maintaining the highest standards in conventional printing. With a full-service bindery, extensive warehouse for paper stock availability, and state-of-the-art prepress capabilities, we offer comprehensive services that combine quality, efficiency, and customer-centric collaboration.

Our teams hands-on expertise, from family-owned leadership to skilled technicians, ensures personalized attention to every project, whether its large-scale commercial work or boutique personal designs. By blending decades of experience with modern advancements like UV printing, we empower businesses to achieve professional results that reflect their vision and values while maintaining cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.
Services
Bindery Prepress UV Printing Conventional Printing
Highlights and features
  • We offer over 47 years of commercial printing experience.
  • Our bindery services include cutting, folding, and stitching.
  • G7 Master Certified for consistent color quality.
  • Eco-friendly printing practices with sustainable materials.
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee on all printing services.
Associations and certifications
  • G7 Master Certification
Services
Bindery
Our bindery services include cutting, folding, stitching, and stapling for professional booklets, reports, and manuals. With over 40 years of experience, we ensure durable and polished finishes that meet your project's needs. Ideal for business collateral requiring precise attention to detail and high-quality presentation.
Prepress
Prepress services involve layout optimization, color calibration, and proofing to ensure flawless printing results. Our team collaborates with clients to refine designs before production, offering expertise for both commercial and personal projects. This step guarantees alignment with material choices and client expectations.
UV Printing
UV printing uses ultraviolet light to cure inks, producing vibrant, durable prints on diverse materials like plastic and wood. This method ensures sharp, fade-resistant results ideal for marketing materials, packaging, and specialty projects requiring long-lasting quality.
Conventional Printing
Conventional printing provides high-volume, cost-effective solutions with sharp, consistent results on various paper stocks. Our sheet-fed presses perfect both sides simultaneously, ideal for brochures, business cards, and large-scale commercial projects needing precision and efficiency.
People
Ben Letto
Founder/Leader
Ben Letto transitioned from Navy service to print shop work, mastering every printing process step before co-founding Paulson Press. He leads with hands-on expertise, mentoring staff while maintaining customer relationships that drive the company's success.
Paul Letto
Production Lead
Paul Letto built his career starting in the bindery, gaining expertise across all departments. He now oversees production workflows and customer interactions, ensuring quality outcomes while balancing professional demands with family life.
Tony Letto
Sales Director
Tony Letto transitioned from prepress technician to sales leader, leveraging two decades of client relationships. He specializes in understanding business goals to recommend print solutions that deliver measurable results for long-standing clients.
Questions
What printing services does Paulson Press offer?
We provide commercial printing, including UV printing, conventional offset printing, bindery services, and prepress design assistance for businesses and individuals.
How does Paulson Press ensure print quality?
As G7 Master Certified printers, we use advanced technology and rigorous quality checks throughout production to maintain consistent color accuracy and professional standards.
What bindery options are available?
Our bindery supports spiral binding, stitching, stapling, and custom finishing for booklets, reports, manuals, and other multi-page projects requiring professional presentation.
Do you handle both large and small printing jobs?
Our conventional presses handle high-volume work efficiently, while our UV printing capabilities and prepress services accommodate specialized small projects with equal attention to quality.
What materials can be printed using UV printing?
UV printing works on paper, plastic, wood, and specialty substrates, producing durable, vibrant prints suitable for packaging, signage, and promotional materials.
Is there consultation available for design projects?
Yes, our prepress team offers design guidance for clients without in-house graphic resources, ensuring their vision translates effectively to high-quality printed materials.
Reviews (2)
Miguelske Lane
Jan 28, 2021 Report
Critical:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Worst place to deliver to as a driver it seems those dock workers are miserable and must be underpaid to treat drivers so poorly and with such disrespect it its a sad place full of sad people
VladUSA
Dec 03, 2020 Report
The shipper is crazy,he didnt explain me anything ,he was just yelling at me...I will never go back here