Printing Services, operating as a department of Information Technology Services (ITS), is an essential part of Lake Forest College. We offer printing services to students, faculty, staff, and student groups.
We are also available to support printing needs for individuals and community groups. Our aim is to use printing solutions to help our customers promote and enhance their events and activities using personalized, timely, and cost-effective professional printing services.
Services
We print event flyers (sized up to 12” x 18”), large presentation posters, notecards, postcards, envelopes, office forms, brochures, labels, stickers, name tags, business cards, stationary, note pads, pamphlets, and course lecture packets. Finishing services include laminating, mounting on foam boards, stapling, folding, binding, perforating and other finishing actions. We also provide copy paper for campus printers.
Request print and copy services
Be sure to attach a pdf of your document (please make sure the file is in the size of print desired).
Location
Donnelley and Lee Library, Room 046
Staff
Allen Olson
Assistant Director of Printing Services
847-735-5079
olson@lakeforest.edu
Scott Dotson
Operations Manager
847-735-5184
sdotson@lakeforest.edu
Hours
Monday–Friday
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Contact Us
Phone: 847-735-5082
Fax: 847-735-6291
printingservices@lakeforest.edu
Design
We partner with Design Services in the Office of Communications and Marketing. Design Services can help with designs for business cards, name tags, flyers, large print posters or other printing for events.
Deadlines
Please provide one week of lead time for completion of your project. We will notify you when your request is printed and available for pick-up. We offer delivery with a $4 charge. Also, any project needed in 48 hours or less will be charged a 25% Rush Fee.
Prices
Printing Services (formerly Visual Communications) offers a broad range of printing and copying services to help you complete any project. From standard black & white prints, color copies, flyers, posters, postcards, business cards, booklets, envelopes, invites or custom jobs. We also offer large format posters for presentations, student organizations and campus events.
Prices effective June 1, 2025
Project / Item |
Price |
Carton of 8 ½ x 11 White Copy Paper |
$42.25 or % if needed |
Black & White copies 8 ½ x 11 |
$0.08 per side |
Color Copies 8 ½ x 11 |
$0.45 per side |
Color Posters 12 x 18 |
$0.90 |
Large Format Poster print 24 x 36 |
$23.00 |
Lg Format Poster w/Foam Board |
$40.00 |
Large Format Poster print 36 x 48 |
$28.00 |
Delivery Fee for printing orders |
$4.00 per delivery |
Rush Fee: All Orders < 48 Hours |
25% |
Business Cards — 100/250/500 |
$20.00/$30.00/$35.00 |
LFC #10 Envelopes 500 Cream Color |
$228.00 |
LFC Letterhead 500 Cream Color |
$201.00 |
Fold over Note Cards A2, A6, A7 |
$0.45 each |
Why print?
Print is important for a variety of reasons, including its ability to communicate information, promote products, services and events, and create a tangible, physical connection with an audience. Printed materials also provide a physical representation of a brand or product that can be held, touched and shared. This can create a lasting impression on the audience and help to establish a sense of trust and credibility.