Business Details
46 Years
experience
Seattle's Premier Printing Services Since 1980
At Color Printing Systems, we have been proudly serving the Seattle area since 1980, building a legacy of excellence in the printing industry. Our commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainable practices has made us a trusted partner for businesses and organizations seeking reliable print solutions. With decades of combined experience, our team utilizes cutting-edge technology and environmentally responsible methods to deliver high-quality results that meet diverse client needs, from offset and digital printing to comprehensive bindery services.Our foundation rests on a dedication to reducing environmental impact while maintaining competitive pricing, ensuring clients receive both superior products and exceptional service. Over 40 years of refining our processes has enabled us to become industry leaders in quality control, efficiency, and client collaboration, consistently adapting to technological advancements while preserving our core values of integrity and customer-centric service.
Services
Offset Printing
Digital Printing
Bindery Services
Bulk Mailing
Prepress Support
Color Profiling
Eco-Friendly Printing
Custom Design
Proofing Services
Variable Data Printing
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience serving the Seattle area with proven printing expertise.
- Our 40-inch sheetfed press handles large-format projects efficiently and effectively.
- In-house bindery ensures quality control, faster turnaround, and cost savings.
- We maintain ISO 14001-compliant green practices to reduce environmental impact.
- Our skilled operators specialize in color accuracy and finishing techniques for professional results.
What people say
Superior color accuracy
Fast turnaround times
Professional finishing
Expert file support
Services
Offset Printing
Our commercial offset printing delivers high-resolution images and consistent color for magazines, catalogs, and brochures. Utilizing a 40-inch sheetfed press with CMYK and spot color inks, we optimize efficiency for large runs while maintaining precise quality control. Aqueous and UV coating options enhance durability and finish, ensuring professional results that meet industry standards.
Digital Printing
Digital printing enables personalized marketing materials and short-run book production without costly press setups. Our equipment supports variable data printing for targeted campaigns, offering cost-effective solutions that balance quantity requirements with budget constraints. This technology ensures fast turnaround times while maintaining color consistency and print clarity.
Bindery Services
Our in-house bindery department handles folding, saddle stitching, perfect binding, and mechanical binding using state-of-the-art equipment. Additional services like die cutting, scoring, and custom tabbing provide professional finishing options. Maintaining these capabilities internally ensures quality control, faster delivery times, and significant cost efficiencies for clients.
Prepress Support
We offer full prepress services including desktop publishing, color correction, and layout optimization. Our team provides inkjet proofing on multiple stocks for accurate color simulation. Accepting all major file formats, we ensure technical requirements like resolution, bleeds, and color modes are met to prevent production delays.
Eco-Friendly Printing
CPS implements environmentally responsible practices by using sustainable materials and energy-efficient processes. From soy-based inks to waste reduction initiatives, our green approach integrates sustainability without compromising print quality. Clients benefit from eco-conscious options that align with modern environmental standards while maintaining professional-grade results.
Questions
What printing options are best for large-volume projects?
Offset printing offers cost-effective solutions for high-volume runs with consistent quality.
How can I ensure print-ready file submission?
Follow our guidelines for resolution, color modes, bleeds, and font embedding to prevent production issues.
Do you provide proofing services before printing?
Yes, we offer calibrated inkjet proofing to verify color accuracy and layout details.
What eco-friendly practices do you implement?
We use sustainable materials, energy-efficient processes, and soy-based inks to minimize environmental impact.
Can you handle complex bindery requirements?
Our in-house bindery supports saddle stitching, perfect binding, and custom finishing options.
What file formats do you accept?
We accept print-ready PDFs, InDesign, QuarkXpress, and other major design file formats.
