This package is designed to be as convenient as possible for remote potential equipment buyers. The cost of flying from Southeast Asia or South America may be comparable to the cost of our testing.

The customer is able to connect to the operator conducting the test via WhatsApp and pass on their recommendations.

The operator checks the condition of the equipment on more than 150 points, enters all data into a checklist, takes photos and videos of the condition of the main units responsible for printing. Upon return within 2-3 days, the customer receives all the data on the condition of the machine, as well as our certificate.

In particular, we check that the machine is complete to factory specification. For example, if the machine is water-cooled, we check whether a chiller and water pump will be supplied with it. We check the functionality of the plate changing and impression quality control systems – densitometric or spectrophotometric devices. Software licences and dryer lamp life are issued. We check the working capacity and condition of the feeder, delivery, braking mechanisms, pay attention to how the machine is serviced, its general external condition.

Besides, we print a kiss-print test to check the cylinder surface (if the machine is connected) and assessing its condition based on the work currently being printed on the machine. Upon agreement with the customer and the print shop, a CMYK scale can be printed as well to monitor the technological parameters of the machine.

The certificate contains the test registration number, the serial number of the printing machine and the date of inspection. The place of inspection, the name of the print shop is not included in the certificate. Thus the customer can send the machine condition certificate to his potential customer without worrying about disclosure of any commercial information.

By specifying the test registration number, the customer can clarify the identity of the test using our contact form. The confidentiality of the information is protected.

For the customer’s convenience, the TOTAL cost of testing a printing press in the European Union, Switzerland and the UK has been determined. It includes the cost of inspection, flight/travel and accommodation. The cost is stated without VAT (reverse charge procedure). Thus, VAT is not payable in any country other than Poland.

The inspection period for one machine in one location is one working day, plus one day each for the operator’s arrival and return home.

Materials – ink, paper, dampening solution – are not required for the test on the part of the customer.