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Why Our Local, Family-Owned Print Shop Delivers Better Results

“Your printing is just better.” That honest review came from Leo, the youngest voice in our family, during a recent interview. Simple, direct, and exactly how we feel about the work we do every day.

At Foote Printing, we know choosing a print partner can feel overwhelming. You want quality that reflects your brand, speed you can rely on, and a team that cares about your project as much as you do. That is where we come in. We are a locally owned, family-run print shop led by Michael Duhr and his brother Steven, and we take pride in delivering design, print, and mail solutions that make you look great.

What We Do: Print, Mail, and Design Under One Roof

You should not have to juggle multiple vendors to get your marketing out the door. We bring core services together so your project moves smoothly from idea to delivery.

  • Printing: From small runs to big jobs, our presses handle it with crisp color and consistent results.
  • Direct mail: We help you get your message into mailboxes, saving time and reducing headaches.
  • Design: Need layout help or a full creative assist? Our team builds clean, on-brand pieces that perform.

When these services sit together in one shop, you get fewer delays, tighter quality control, and a final piece that delivers.

Big Presses, Big Quality

During that interview, Leo was asked how big our presses are. His answer: “They’re big, big.” He is right. We invest in serious equipment because capacity and precision matter. Large, modern presses mean:

  • Smooth color across large quantities
  • Sharper details and cleaner finishes
  • Efficiency that keeps your timeline and budget in check

The result is consistent quality, from business cards to brochures to high-volume mailers.

Why Choose a Local, Family-Owned Printer

Accountability is built into our DNA. When your name is on the door and family is on the floor, you show up differently.

  • Accessible expertise: You work with real people, not a faceless portal. Michael and Steven are on the shop floor and on the phone.
  • Pride in craftsmanship: Every job is personal, whether it is a short run or a large campaign.
  • Community minded: We are locally owned and invested in doing things the right way.

Our customers trust us because we do what we say and we stand behind every piece that leaves our shop.

Sustainable Printing That Walks the Talk

“ We recycle. We do not throw away stuff.” Leo said it plainly, and that commitment guides our process. Sustainability at Foote Printing looks like:

  • Thoughtful material use to reduce waste
  • Recycling programs that keep usable resources in circulation
  • Practical choices that support your brand goals and the planet

Responsible production is not a marketing line for us, it is how we run our business.

How We Help You Get Better Results

Great print is more than ink on paper. It is a smart plan that connects design, production, and mailing. Here is how we make that happen:

  • Start with clarity: We listen first, then recommend formats, quantities, and timelines that fit your goals.
  • Design for impact: Whether we design for you or support your team, we keep readability and response front and center.
  • Align print and mail: We coordinate production with mailing schedules so your pieces arrive when they matter most.
  • Keep it simple: One partner, one plan, one point of accountability.

This is how we deliver the “just better” experience our clients talk about.

A Family Promise, From Leo to You

Our tagline says it best: Put your best foot forward with Foote Printing. We are always sprinting to do your printing. From Michael Duhr and Steven to Leo cheering from the sidelines, our family is committed to helping your organization win with print that looks sharp, feels right, and gets results.

Ready to Put Your Best Foot Forward?

If you need a trusted local printer for mailing, design, or both, we would love to help. Contact Foote Printing to talk through your project, request a quote, or schedule a quick consultation. Let’s create something you are proud to share, and get it into the hands of the people who matter most.

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Posted By Foote Printing
January 14, 2026 Category: General

You can design a stunning postcard, but one tiny white sliver along the edge will make it look cheap in an instant. We see it all the time, and it is completely avoidable. At Foote Printing, the most common error that slows jobs down or triggers reprints is simple, no bleed. When files arrive without bleeds, trimming tolerances can reveal thin white edges or force us to under trim, which pushes type uncomfortably close to the cut. I am Michael Duhr, and my team and I want to help you avoid those headaches with a few practical, print-ready habits. Bleeds and Safe Zones, The Foundation of Print-Ready Files If your design prints to the edge, extend background colors, images, and elements past the trim. Add at least 0.125 inch bleed on all sides Keep critical content, logos, and type at least 0.25 inch inside the trim, the safe zone A proper bleed lets us trim cleanly even with slight mechanical variance. A proper safe zone keeps your message from crowding the edge if we must under trim to avoid a white sliver. You can give more bleed if you prefer, even 0.25 inch or more, especially useful for complex layouts. Send the Right File Format and Resolution For commercial printing, PDF is your best friend. Export a print-ready PDF with bleeds turned on Include crop marks if your workflow supports them Avoid sending JPG or PNG as your only file, those often come in at 72 dpi and oversized, which prints poorly If you have to use raster art, ensure it is 300 dpi at final s

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