The Print Shop

Category:	Commercial Printer
Address:	224 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931, USA
Phone:	+1 800-637-7808
Site:	theprintshophoughton.com
Rating:	3.5
Working:	9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM Closed Closed

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Photos 10

Reviews 12

Yuqing Guo

Not professional. Not cooperative. Poor printer. Expensive service. I was in a hurry and lazy doing the color calibration job on my work, so I went to the print shop in downtown. It looks pro because it does everything on printing. First time I entered the shop, gives me a vintage feeling that I go back to 90s, any way, I just want some good prints. I told them this is for a show so hope it gives me a good quality. It seems the paper quality is OKay, however the assistants kind of not professional. He just opened my photo with windows viewer(not some more professional program of printers dedicate program) and directly clicked print in the veiwer, and checked fit to the page(this actually changed the right ratio of my photos, my 4*6 photos are forced to print in 8*11, I dont know about this function after I went back home and checked it myself) and my square photo becomes rectangle. The resolution of the print is low, and the assisstant doubt its my files resolution causing a problem. The photos are taken with a7r, some may know it is one of the top line camera with incredible high resolution. In addition, the color and contrast can be tell that they are different from the photo(that is why professional photo labs calibrate their printers.). They tell me that they dont calibrate the color for the xerox. I looked at the printer, it seems it is a printer for enterprise use which is good at handling heavy jobs, but not dedicate for art works. When I discover the ratio of the photo is really twisted and resolution is really low, they make the explanation that it could only be fixed by photoshop. They could only do it by schedule. Hey, you just need to establish a canvas and adjust the image size if you do it with photoshop. He insist he cant do it now. The print price is around 60cents each, the service fee is 5 dollar, and trimming cost another 5 dollar. I made 15 prints and totally cost me 19 dollars. Strongly dont recommend if you want to make delicate prints in this so called "the Print Shop". If you are not in a hurry, theres plenty of good online photo lab with fast production, fast delivery, high quality and low price.

Otto Freiberg

What an awful shop, the fact that theyre even in business is amazing. They have no idea how to use technology, or even their own printers. Even asking them to print a simple resume take a minimum of 20 minutes, it incredible how someone can work with a single printer all day and have no clue how to use it. Even the employees are slow and lazy. There was a line of a few people, one person tried to help the first customer by aimlessly walking around and chatting. While the other lady sat on the computer browsing Facebook. Its not that hard to load paper, open a file, and press print. But they sure do make it seem like an almost impossible task. I would never return there, and Ill be sure they never see a dime from me.

Robin Mueller

We loved the work you did on our spiral bound booklets for the Copper Country Ancient Sites Conservancy! Great prices also! We were also very impressed with the work you did on our conference posters, banners, programs and wayfinder sidewalk signs. The Print Shop helped us present a very professional looking conference two years in a row here in Houghton Michigan! We are a repeat customer for sure! Robin Hammer Mueller, Vice Pres. of CCASC.

Travis McGinley

Worst print shop experience Ive had. I dont typically write reviews, but for this place, an exception was made. Terribly slow service, hardship with handling paper jams, and ill emphasize once more, VERY slow. I will be taking my business else where from here on. Thank you Print Shop, for convincing me to take time out of my day to let others know what kind of "service" you actually provide.

Roxanne Barrette

Ive used The Print Shop for both jersey printing and custom weather-resistant decals. Courteous, professional staff, and quality work with good turn around time. Ive always been very satisfied with the end product and their pricing is very reasonable. I would highly recommend consulting with them for any printing services.

James Kariniemi

Weve had work done a several times with the Print Shop. Weve been extremely pleased with the accuracy to detail done on our sons art-work. Many of his pencil drawings look exactly like the original. Id highly recommend the Print Shop for professional, quality printing!

H. Fredrickson

The Print Shop in Houghton, MI is my go-to printer for newsletters, retractable banners, exterior signs and large-format fine art prints. Im very grateful to have this mom & pop shop in our community. The service is always friendly and prompt.

Chuck Roberts

i needed material for a aug 7 concert,,brought in a month before and never heard a thing i called them several times after and got stupid excuses,,,this was the worst customer service i have ever received at any business Go anywhere but here

Barb Koski

Tom and his staff were creative and competent to make two large display cases with memorabilia from two surfmen serving at our two U.S, Coast Guard stations. Items were donated by the surfmens descendants.

Martti Weaver

I called ahead of time, they told me they could print what I needed, when I got there they said "we dont have the paper and we wont order any." Apparently they didnt want my business.

M. V. Matson

Im thankful I received professional and friendly help from the staff at The Print Shop. Their advice and expertise guided me in printing a book from concept to consumer.

Keith Snyder

Good place to get printing done.