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Top Printing Companies In Los Angeles

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Certain printing jobs can be accomplished at home, but when you need to produce a more sophisticated or larger project than your home equipment can handle, such as wedding invitations, business cards or signs, employ your local expert, a true professional. With that said, picking the right place can be an arduous task, so here are five of the best printing companies in Los Angeles.

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Aardvark Letterpress
2500 W. 7th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 388-2271
www.aardvarkletterpress.com

Ever since the mid-1700s, printing from a raised surface while making an inked impression on fine paper has been an art form worthy of use on important stationery needs. Today, other methods are used for projects like wedding invitations, but the old school way of making these lasting keepsakes is still in practice. Enter Aardvark Letterpress, an outpost where custom work by fine craftsmen and women work to create works worthy of the memories you are about to make.

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Guru Printing Services
941 E. 2nd St., Suite 103
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 935-8657
www.guruprinters.com

From classy paper products using colors like pearl metallic to personalized decals to ceramic mugs on which to make a special announcement, this Arts District enterprise is on hand and ready to deliver, often ahead of the promised deadline. Situated just east of Little Tokyo, Guru Printing Services is there to meet all your printing needs. As proof of the excellent work at Guru Printing, proofs are provided before the final product is in hand.

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Indie Printing
3113 S Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-6395
www.indieprinting.com

Eco-friendly printing is the byword for this downtown printing outfit that can turn your order around in just 24 hours. In business for about 15 years, Indie Printing Inc. promises environmentally friendly projects that save money while producing some of the best work around. Also note, if you are in a hurry to get that printing job done well, but are too busy to make a run for it, don't worry. Local delivery is available through Indie Printing.

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CopyCat LA
2046 Hillhurst Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 913-0360

This Los Feliz-based enterprise is the go-to place for printing in the area. CopyCat LA is not just a mom and pop copy shop; it is a full service shop. In fact, CopyCat LA operates for your commercial printing needs of any description and will help in any way possible to get the job done as quickly as possible, whether that be via email or by any other means that is as swift and sure as feasible.

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Universal Print & Copy
3535 W. Cahuenga Blvd., Suite 111
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 876-3500
www.universalprintandcopy.com

Are you looking for a place where green printing is key? You've found it at Universal Print & Copy, whose slogan is "the largest printing service in Los Angeles." This L.A. printing company is also big on signage, so think about using this service if you're getting ready for a trade show where your needs include not only graphics that highlight your brand's name but also such specialty items as magnets and bumper stickers too.

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