Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Local Printing Experts Since 1971
James Allen Printing has been a trusted partner in print and graphic design since 1971, delivering personalized service to meet diverse client needs. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction has sustained us through decades of industry evolution, including overcoming challenges like the 1985 Maury River flood that threatened our operations. Led by the Allen family, our team combines generational expertise with modern technology to offer solutions ranging from business cards to wide-format banners.We prioritize direct client collaboration, maintaining local accessibility in a digital age while preserving legacy equipment like our 1905 Chandler & Price letterpress. Our reordering system ensures convenience through stored design files, and our expanded Lexington location continues our tradition of community-focused service.
Services
Business Cards
Brochures
Posters
Banner Printing
Logo Design
Stationery Sets
Carbonless Forms
Corrugated Signs
Magnetic Signs
Spiral Binding
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- Family-owned operation with over 50 years of local experience
- Emergency turnaround services for urgent print projects
- Digital file storage system enables seamless reorders
- On-site graphic design support for custom projects
- Multi-generational industry expertise from the Allen family
Services
Business Cards
High-quality business cards printed on premium paper stocks with customization options for ink colors and finishes. Available in standard and specialty sizes, these essential marketing tools help professionals make lasting first impressions. Our designers assist with layout and branding consistency while our press operators ensure precise color matching.
Banner Printing
Durable vinyl banners up to 54' wide for indoor and outdoor use, featuring UV-resistant inks and grommet installation. Ideal for events, storefronts, and construction sites, these visual displays maintain vibrancy in direct sunlight. We provide design consultation to optimize visibility from various distances and lighting conditions.
Logo Design
Custom logo creation services combining artistic vision with brand strategy for lasting visual identity. Our designers develop scalable vector graphics suitable for print and digital applications, including color variations for different media. We incorporate client input through iterative refinement stages to achieve perfect brand representation.
Carbonless Forms
Multi-part business forms printed on carbonless paper that transfers information across sheets without messy ribbons. Available in duplicate and triplicate sets with customization for numbering, binding, and perforation. Ideal for invoices, receipts, and order forms requiring physical copies in multiple locations.
Spiral Binding
Professional coil binding for booklets, reports, and presentations in various sizes and color options. This durable binding method allows pages to lay flat when open and rotate 360 degrees for easy reading. We handle document preparation including trimming and hole punching prior to binding.
People
James Allen
Founder
Established the business in 1971 using a historic letterpress, demonstrating enduring commitment through technological shifts and natural disasters. His leadership created a community-focused operation that continues under family management.
Chad Allen
Co-owner
Joined the business in 1996 after environmental sector experience, bringing technical expertise and operational improvements to the family enterprise. Contributes two decades of print industry experience to daily operations.
Jamie Allen
Co-owner
Entered the business in 2002 following six years in industrial IT, applying technology insights to modernize production processes while maintaining traditional craftsmanship standards established by his father.
Questions
Do you offer design services for print projects?
Yes, our graphic designers work directly with clients to create customized print materials, including logo development and layout design for various printed formats.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, and credit card payments through Mastercard, Visa, and Discover for completed orders.
Can I get rush order service?
Urgent projects with turnaround under 5 business days are available for additional fees, with costs determined by complexity and production requirements.
How are complex print jobs priced?
Each detailed order receives a custom quote considering paper specifications, ink colors, finishing options, and production complexity to ensure accurate pricing.
Do you provide order proofs before printing?
Yes, we offer email or hardcopy proofs for approval to ensure final products meet your expectations before production begins.
Can you assist with file preparation for printing?
We help convert Microsoft or Apple files to print-ready formats, with basic adjustments charged at $18 minimum hourly rate for non-standard submissions.