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INSPECTION OF PRINTING PRESSES & BEYOND

Comprehensive Technical Evaluation Of Printing Machines

We conduct impartial and detailed inspections of printing equipment worldwide to help you make the right investment decision.
Over 35 years of practical experience in the printing industry.

INSPECTION OF PRINTING PRESSES & BEYONDComprehensive Technical Evaluation Of Printing Machines

We conduct impartial and detailed inspections of printing equipment worldwide to help you make the right investment decision.
Over 35 years of practical experience in the printing industry.
There Are Many Vendors, But Few Real Helpers

Independent Expert Support For Printing Companies

Pressinspection.com is a one-of-a-kind company specialising in both technical inspections for printing equipment buyers and solving print shop's crisis issues in management, technology and customer communication.
COMPANIES THAT TRUST US
ROEPA
Baltoprint
Wertex
BBS Trading
Grafija
Vesna
Типография Герона
Goetz Group
Garsu Pasaulis
Polichroma
Drukarnia Beltrani
ADVerts
Eurografica
Drukarnia Hornet
Livonia
Lunapack
Intellservice
Типография Печатня
MTL Carton
Drukarnia Trefl
PVG St Petersburg
Drukarnia Viper Print
Drukarnia KiD
PGM Engineering
Vilpack

Technical evaluation of printing equipment before purchase. Independent and precise.

High-quality consumables, and spare parts for printing house available in our online shop.

Safe dismantling, transport, and installation of printing presses.

Analytical services and training for sheetfed machine operators. Request if available in your country.

Technical evaluation of printing equipment before purchase. Independent and precise.

High-quality consumables, and spare parts for printing house available in our online shop.

Safe dismantling, transport, and installation of printing presses.

Analytical Services And Staff Training

Analytical services and training for sheetfed machine operators. Request if available in your country.

OUR CHOICE FOR MODERN PRINT SHOP

Measuring Equipment

Buy online our measuring devices are ideal for controlling the quality of printed products. There is no longer any need to strain your eyes to see the alignment of colours in a tiny magnifying glass. Take advantage of this modern solution.

Suitable not only for printing houses, but also for numismatists, bankers, philatelists, and many other professions. We are confident in it because we use the equipment for our daily work.
Veridoc Magnifying glass 10x
Veridoc Magnifying glass 10x
Veridoc Magnifying glass 10x
Veridoc Magnifying glass 10x
Veridoc Magnifying glass 10x
MEASURING DEVICES

VeriDoc Mini, A Wide-angle Magnifying Glass

A compact magnifying glass with LED+UV light sources for print quality control. Reliable device for any printers, prepress engineers, pressroom manager.
Equipped with LED + UV lighting. Magnification: 10X. Charging via standard USB-C cable.

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FROM 75,00 €

PressInspection Round-screen magnifying glass
PressInspection Round-screen magnifying glass
PressInspection Round-screen magnifying glass
PressInspection Round-screen magnifying glass
PressInspection Round-screen magnifying glass
PressInspection Round-screen magnifying glass
PressInspection Round-screen magnifying glass
MEASURING DEVICES

DIGIMAG1, A Digital Round-screen magnifier

Electronic round-screen magnifying device with LED+UV+Oblique white sources. Equipped with camera 1MPix and stepwise magnification up to 12x. Cable is included.
Recording to SD card for storing measurement information. Charging via a standard USB-C cable.

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FROM 190,00 €

Bag2 copy 2-1-min
Bag3 copy 2-1-min
Bag1 copy 2-1-min
MEASURING DEVICES

Bag For DigiMag: A Storage And Carrying Case

If, like our specialists, you are intending to carry a DigiMag magnifier with you in your business trips, this bag will help you protect the device from damage.
Protects against possible damage. Allows you to store your SD cards and charging cable in one place.

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FROM 18,00 €

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    We invite 2-3 companies capable of supplying high-quality goods and services to printing companies around the world.
    Do you think you could be one of them? Write to us. The contact form is at the bottom of the page.
    The prices for a number of items in our online store do not always include delivery costs if you are outside the EU. This applies to rollers, flammable goods and heavy items.
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    Are You Still Unsure About The Necessity Of Our Inspection?

    Look And Tell Yourself Honestly.

    Would You Want To Buy Something Like This?

    Pressinspection.com | Disassembled unit of a Roland 700 sheet-fed printing machine
    Some technicians are accustomed to dismantling sheetfed offset equipment in such conditions.
    Pressinspection.com | Dirty MAN Roland printing machine
    Wallscreen defect on the printing machine
    Breakdown of KOMORI LITHRONE printing machine due to broken mounting device
    Poorly repaired damage to the printing cylinder of an offset machine
    Burnt electronic board after liquid leaked inside due to poor cleaning of the printing machine with dry ice
    Pressinspection.com | Disassembled unit of a Roland 700 sheet-fed printing machine
    The result of poor cleaning of the print unit of a machine with dry ice
    The result of poor cleaning of the print unit of a machine with dry ice
    Burnt electronic board after liquid leaked inside due to poor cleaning of the printing machine with dry ice
    Poorly repaired surface defects on the printing cylinder after a gripper accident
    Broken Heidelberg TransferJacket
    Checking the Heidelberg CD102 grippers for proper operation to verify the condition of the pads

    Why do customers choose us?

    Extensive Experience

    Our staff are Heidelberg-certified and have over 35 years of experience working with printing equipment.

    Operative Response

    Most inspections are carried out within a week of finding a suitable printing machine.

    Problem Diagnosis

    The customer receives objective data on the condition of the equipment, even if the report is not pleasant for the seller.

    Multilingual Services

    Equipment status reports are prepared in one of the languages (EN, PL, RU)

    Flexible Support

    We follow up on the transaction, help you start production, or provide an expert opinion.
    July 2025

    An Incredibly nice MAN ROLAND 705+L in Lustenau, Austria, inspected.

    When the printing machine we are inspecting is in really excellent technical condition, we can sincerely rejoice for our customer. The MAN ROLAND 705+L UV from 2010 is probably one of the best machines we have inspected in the last year.
    June 2025

    KBA Rapida 106-7-LTTL dismantled in southern Italy

    One of the rare examples of good owner care for printing equipment is on its way to a satisfied customer in the United Arab Emirates.
    April, 2025

    A customer from the Czech Republic reduced the purchase price of a printing machine

    Following our inspection, the seller reduced the price of the machine by 20 thousand euro. If the problem with the optical device had not been detected in time, it would have had to be repaired at extra cost.
    May, 2025

    A KBA Rapida 75-5+L is being installed at a Lithuanian company

    Our report revealed several minor issues, which were rectified by the seller at their own expense. The machine was delivered with brand new rollers. It was demonstrated in operation at the supplier's warehouse.
    February, 2025

    A company from the United Arab Emirates saved 50 thousand euro

    During the inspection of the printing machine, a discrepancy between the type of printing rollers and those declared was discovered in time. The printing house purchased the machine with hybrid rollers, but did not declare the changes. Even the seller himself was not aware of this.
    November, 2024

    Our friend, a company from Israel, purchased a Heidelberg SM102-2PH

    Our report showed that the machine was in excellent technical condition. This is a rare case where the machine did not require any maintenance or replacement of worn parts.
    September, 2024

    A printing company from Uzbekistan refused to purchase a printing machine

    The machine was offered to the buyer at a low price. However, during the inspection, serious problems with the sheet delivery system were discovered. The repair would have taken several months and exceeded a third of the cost of the printing machine.
    October, 2024

    Three Koenig&Bauer sheet-fed printing machines inspected for a leasing company

    A leasing company requested an expert assessment of printing machines in connection with the expiry of the lease term and the sale of the equipment.
    August, 2023

    Excellent KBA Rapida 106-6+L purchased from Auxerre, France

    A customer from Estonia purchased a low-mileage printing machine from France after our positive inspection. An alcohol dispenser had to be purchased separately, as the machine had been converted to low-alcohol operation.
    March, 2024

    Heidelberg CD 102-6+L printing machine dismantled in Lithuania

    An Indian customer purchased a printing machine based on our report. The machine was dismantled with high quality and loaded onto transport.
    March, 2024

    A customer from Bulgaria refused to purchase a used Heidelberg SM 74

    We discovered that the seller had not informed the buyer that the Axis Control was partially disassembled and is not in order. The presence of this device was essential. Our customer almost lost EUR 60 thousand and refused to purchase.
    March, 2024

    Completeness of equipment for a customer from Indonesia proven

    Upon arrival of the KOMORI Lithrone 640+C printing machine in Indonesia, our report helped prove that the equipment was incomplete. The seller was forced to match the missing parts.

    No way, if the future of your business depends on the purchase. But equipment in such condition is not that rare on the market.

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    Our job is to ensure that you never have such a printing press. You can choose a machine anywhere in the world – we check it and give an opinion.

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      An Objective Way To Avoid Problems

      An Unwilling Traveller

      In its long life, a popular used printing machinery like Heidelberg CD 102 or CD 74 changes several owners. Like a traveller, it may visit different countries or even continents. We cannot know how the previous owners dismantled the machine or how it was transported. Every disassembly and subsequent reassembly of a printing machine is a serious stress on the machinery.

      I remember a Heidelberg CD 74 machine where the floor reinforcement was not made all around the machine. The machine was standing correctly, but its delivery would bounce when the speed was increased. Excessive vibration led to spontaneous loosening of nuts and uneven wear of gears!

      Needless to say, this error leads to increased wear and tear on any machine, regardless of the manufacturer. No matter whether it’s a Heidelberg CD 102 or even Manroland Evolution, an incorrectly installed new machine quickly becomes a wreck. The owner thinks he got an unreliable machine and should look for an excellent Heidelberg XL 105, for example, which is sure to be more reliable.

      Once the decision to sell is made, the owner usually stops investing in its condition. The equipment may be on the market for six months, or even longer. All this time, the machine is still holding up thanks to the reliability of the brand and the care of the staff.

      When considering offers to buy offset printing machines on the secondary market, a buyer has to understand how much this machine deserves to be bought.

      And that’s where the buyer comes in…

      The key point before buying a printing machine is to assess its technical condition. Obviously, it is impossible to carry out a complete diagnosis of all assemblies, units, peripherals in a few hours. This would require several days and the availability of specialised equipment. In addition, prolonged shutdown of a printing machine in a print shop is not possible for commercial reasons.

      So, what’s a buyer to do if they have a couple of hours to inspect a printing machine? All he can do is check the equipment visually, or with a printed test obtained from the internet.

      But the problem is 99% of the tests that a potential buyer brings with him are intended to control the parameters that lie in the field of technology (control of dot gain, SLUR/doubling, trapping, streakmarks), etc. and are not an objective factor in assessing the technical (in particular, mechanical) condition of the printing press.

      These printing of these control elements will tell you a lot about the technological process in a particular printing house, about the humidity conditions, about the selected inks and the qualification of the printer, but not about the real condition of the sheet-fed system of the printing machine.

      Would a potential buyer be able to identify indirect equipment problems, such as those related to the flooring of a print shop?

      Everything has been invented long ago

      Definitely not – the customer will see no more than 30 per cent of what our expert will notice. Whether you are buying a Heidelberg CD 102, Manroland 700 or KOMORI Lithrone, compared to the potential costs of fixing problems, our inspection will require minimal time and money. This will allow you to make an objective assessment before you buy. We start by assessing the condition of the cylinders and the sheet transfer unit. It is very important to determine the condition of the sheet feed system on machines with a sheet perfecting module like the Heidelberg SM 102-8-P. In case of hidden problems, it is very difficult and expensive to repair.

      The Heidelberg service manual clearly states: the operator must turn the perfector back and forth at least once every fortnight. When trying to shift a mechanism clogged with a mixture of paper dust and oil, it can easily be broken. Many printers ignore this. And for a new owner, it can be a serious problem.

      Traces of previous dismantling also matter. We have encountered situations where negligent service technicians have lost the calibrated plates that set the distance between sections. If the Heidelberg SM74 machine is dismantled into parts of 2 printing units, the Heidelberg CD74 or XL75 is disassembled unit by unit. The loss of one of the plates can lead to uneven installation and damage to the gears. The machine will soon no longer hold register.

      In addition, the condition of peripheral devices should be checked. AirStar compressors on Heidelberg machines rarely live longer than ten years. A new AlсoSmart alcohol dispenser for a Heidelberg CD102 machine costs around 5K euros. Repairing a Heidelberg Axis Control can cost tens of thousands of euros.  And so on. Wouldn’t it be better to pass these costs on to the seller? Just compare these expenses with the cost of our inspection and make the right decision. Your risk is inappropriate here.

      Our certificate cost is an extremely small fee for you to sleep easy after buying an expensive used printing machine.

      A WORD OF THE PROJECT FOUNDER

      More than 35 years of experience in offset sheetfed printing and marketing. After practising at printing companies, he received a higher education at the Moscow State University of Printing. He was directly involved in introducing such companies as Heidelberger Druckmaschinen (1997), Boettcher systems (2010), ROEPA (2011), as well as a number of printing houses of different sizes and directions to the CIS market. 

      Higher technological education at the Moscow State University of Printing as a technologist of printing production. Professional certification at Heidelberg Print Media Academy. Over 12 years of experience, first as a regional representative, then as a branch manager of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Osteuropa Vertriebs-GmbH. Since 2011 – a trading partner of H. Roesinger & Partner (France). Higher education in digital marketing and SEO.

      Thanks to our extensive experience, together with our excellent team, we help print shops to eliminate gaps in the technological process and organisational structure. We have been working for print shops for many years – rebuilding sales systems, designing sales websites and optimising existing printing equipment.

      Independent Technical Assessment

      Professional Inspection Оf Printing Machinery

      Both the dealer of used printing machinery and the end user in the print shop are interested in knowing as much as possible about the condition of the equipment before purchasing it. THOROUGH INSPECTION of the press is the only way to avoid problems during start-up and operation.

      You want to buy any machine for printing industry and have already found a suitable offer from a dealer. However, you don’t know what has happened to the machine in the past and what is hiding inside behind the beautiful pictures. Look at the pictures we took these pictures in different locations over a period of several months. All these, and many other problems after payment become the buyer’s headache.

      The seller will definitely show you what you want to see. However, when you pay the money and the machine arrives at your print shop, there may be many troubles you didn’t even realise were there. Cinderella’s beautiful carriage turns into an unmoving pumpkin, and now you’ll have to think about where to get the money for repairs.

      Book our independent inspection of the used machine before you pay for it. Our inspection reduces the risk of costly repairs in the future.

      Breakdown of KOMORI LITHRONE printing machine due to broken mounting device
      Poorly repaired damage to the printing cylinder of an offset machine
      Some technicians are accustomed to dismantling sheetfed offset equipment in such conditions.
      The result of poor cleaning of the print unit of a machine with dry ice
      Burnt electronic board after liquid leaked inside due to poor cleaning of the printing machine with dry ice
      The result of poor cleaning of the print unit of a machine with dry ice
      Burnt electronic board after liquid leaked inside due to poor cleaning of the printing machine with dry ice
      Poorly repaired surface defects on the printing cylinder after a gripper accident
      Broken Heidelberg TransferJacket
      Checking the Heidelberg CD102 grippers for proper operation to verify the condition of the pads

      Contact Us

      If you don't find the information you need on the website, feel free to ask us your questions. We will be happy to answer you both about the inspection process and payment issues.
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      Our priorities have always remained the same: to help companies reduce risk when buying or selling sheetfed offset presses and other printing equipment. You don't need to be distracted by searching for the highest price - your equipment will sell itself.

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        Our priorities have always remained the same: to help companies reduce risk when buying or selling sheetfed offset presses and other printing equipment. You don't need to be distracted by searching for the highest price - your equipment will sell itself.

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          The PressInspection team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and wishes you creative success in the new year! We stay in touch and look forward to co-operation.
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          The condition of a used printing machine is always the result of the previous owner's attitude towards it.
          Minimise your risks and book our inspection before you pay.

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          Pressinspection.com | World Map
          Poland
          Al. Armii Ludowej 6, Warsaw
          +48 222 304 015
          +48 510 082 230

          United Kingdom

          1 Canada square, London E14 9XQ
          +44 745 814 9221

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