More Flexibility for Your Next Book Run
A Smarter Way to Print in a Changing Market
Today’s book buyers are asking for faster schedules, smaller initial runs, and the ability to reprint without sitting on costly inventory. With paper and production costs under pressure, the most successful publishers are “right-sizing” print decisions across the life of a title. That’s why we’re expanding our digital capabilities to give you more options to hit deadlines, manage cash flow, and keep books available without overcommitting.
Our New Production Inkjet Press
Five Lakes Press has added a high-speed, production-focused color inkjet press built for efficient short-run book manufacturing. The goal is simple: deliver a faster, more flexible path to finished books for the projects that fit best, without plates, long makeready, or the delays that often come with larger-run planning.
The Advantage
Inkjet is becoming a go-to solution for publishers who need speed and responsiveness. It supports shorter runs, faster reprints, and frequent updates, exactly what’s required when titles evolve, content changes, or demand is hard to predict. It also fills an important gap between traditional digital and offset printing, giving you more cost efficiency.
The Types of Books That Benefit Most
This capability is ideal when you want books quickly, in quantities that make sense. Strong-fit projects include trade books, workbooks, manuals, and replenishment runs. It’s also a great option for projects that involve split shipments, multiple versions, inserts, or variable content, anything where flexibility and speed matter as much as the finished product.
Less Risk, Better Control
With this press, many customers can expect shorter turnaround times on the right projects, quicker reprints when inventory is tight, and more freedom to make updates without waiting for a “perfect” large-run moment. The result is reduced waste, lower inventory risk, and greater control over when and how you produce books.
When We’ll Recommend Other Options
We want you to get the best result for your book, not just the fastest option. Inkjet is not intended for premium photo-heavy books, glossy art titles, or coffee-table projects where the highest-end visual reproduction is the primary goal. When your project calls for offset or high-end digital, we’ll guide you to the best-fit method for the outcome you want.
A Team Matched to Your Goals
CHG’s advantage is choice. We use offset, traditional digital, and now inkjet because no single press is best for every project. This investment expands what we can offer so that you can get the right combination of quality, speed, and cost efficiency based on your timeline, content, and quantity.
Better Outcomes.
We’re continuing to invest in tools that help you publish smarter, faster, with right-sized quantities. If you’re planning new titles or looking for a better way to manage reprints, we’d love to help you build the best production strategy for your books.
