Total Printing Systems, a family owned business that was established in 1973 by Rich and Wendy Lindemann, is proud of our history. Originally founded to provide commercial printing, Total Printing Systems rapidly expanded to include governmental publications in the mid 1970s.
We utilize and greatly benefit from having a rural community workforce comprised of dedicated employees and driven by a strong mid-western work ethic that ensures a quality product.We have 45 full-time employees and an average length of employment of 16 years. We are committed to pushing technology further, utilizing the strengths of that technology and combining those strengths with decades of experience in the book manufacturing industry.
We utilize and greatly benefit from having a rural community workforce comprised of dedicated employees and driven by a strong mid-western work ethic that ensures a quality product.We have 45 full-time employees and an average length of employment of 16 years. We are committed to pushing technology further, utilizing the strengths of that technology and combining those strengths with decades of experience in the book manufacturing industry.
Services
Since 1973 our company's niche has been short-run and ultra short-run book printing; we are a single source provider for short-run publishers, small presses, authors, university presses, and others. Total Printing Systems shares your commitment to the protection of the environment. We are FSC certified.
Our Focus is on printing books. And we are so confident your book project is a good candidate for Total Printing Systems, we've created an interactive pricing tool which challenges you to find an area where we may not be the ideal print partner for your current project. No gimmicks. No pushy salesperson.
What is a book without its cover? Whether your focus is economy or grandeur, we can produce the perfect companion for your content. From a simple cover printed in one ink to one destined to dazzle in the front of the bookstore, we have the equipment and experience necessary to produce all of the most popular cover concepts in the industry.
You're ready to see your book in print. Whether you are a self-publisher, author, small press, experienced publisher, or anyone else who needs book printing services. Has the interior and cover of your book been designed? If not, the best way to give direction to your designer is to find a book you like and have the designer model the files based on that book.
In an effort to help authors and self-publishers create an outstanding product, we have compiled a list of Preferred Providers. Look no further for help with editing, translation, marketing materials, as well as cover and/or interior book design. Total Printing Systems has collaborated with these professionals on many projects.
Reviews (3)
R. Lind
Jun 06, 2021
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Jeff Becker
Nov 24, 2018
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Everything started out fine. But once proofs and books were shipped, it was clear that they didn't know how to package things properly or manage their quality. Both proofs were damaged. The first shipment of books had damaged books, and of the 12 books, 5 were not clean inside and were totally unacceptable. It took 3 weeks to get replacements. The color of the cover on the replacement books didn’t come close to matching the proofs, or the books that I already had. Two of the 5 books had damaged corners. It took nearly a month to get replacements, during which time I had to manage a very unhappy
Alicia Korten
Oct 31, 2017
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Total Printing Solutions is outstanding.
The books are stunning. The colors are vibrant and the images jump off the page.
I needed a rush order of a thin coffee table book 8.5 x 11 long in color with a glued spine. I was surprised by how hard it was to find anyone who could actually do this. I started with the photo album companies (shutter fly etc.), and quickly realized what I needed was too customized. So then I started calling printing companies, and everyone was going to need modifications, couldn't quite get what I wanted or had mixed online reviews.
Then my husband said, "Why don't you
The books are stunning. The colors are vibrant and the images jump off the page.
I needed a rush order of a thin coffee table book 8.5 x 11 long in color with a glued spine. I was surprised by how hard it was to find anyone who could actually do this. I started with the photo album companies (shutter fly etc.), and quickly realized what I needed was too customized. So then I started calling printing companies, and everyone was going to need modifications, couldn't quite get what I wanted or had mixed online reviews.
Then my husband said, "Why don't you
