An Objective Way to Solve Any Printing-Related Tasks Our team became known for pre-sale inspections of printing machines before we came up with the idea of giving everyone the opportunity to sell their services to our audience. Therefore, we would like to tell you about our signature service for inspecting printing equipment. It is popular...
Recently, one of our readers approached me with a simple question:“What do you tell me about the KBA Rapida 75? IIt seems to be a decent machine at a reasonable price, manufactured by a reputable company.” Indeed, on these pages we often discuss Heidelberg presses. What about the others? The market might seem dominated by...
Have you ever been dissatisfied because your smartphone started to freeze exactly one year after you bought it? Or because your printer started displaying a message about replacing the cartridge, even though the cartridge was not yet empty? Or maybe something suddenly broke down right after the warranty expired? If so, you’ve encountered planned...
In the early 1990s, the printing industry faced a major transformation. Print runs became shorter, deadlines became tighter, and quality standards began to tighten. It became clear that the industry could no longer rely on the same work processes as in the 1980s — with analogue plates and numerous manual steps to prepare intermediate images...
Many clients — especially from the Caucasus and Central Asia — often ask me the same question: Which country is best to buy used printing equipment from? And each of them wants to buy a printing machine from… From Germany. of course! It’s a logical concern. After all, printing machines are a major investment, and...
For decades, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has been a trendsetter in printing technology. However, like any dynamic company, Heidelberg has had to adapt to changing market realities. In the early 1990s, the decision was made to discontinue production of the T-Offset sheetfed offset press and replace it with a more modern and versatile model, the Quickmaster...
Before you buy a used offset press, read this. If you’re considering the purchase of a second-hand offset press, you’re not alone. But many buyers overlook hidden defects that can cost tens of thousands of euros. Here’s what we often find during on-site inspections: 1. Removed or Missing Components Sometimes we encounter printing houses...
Regardless of the printing technology used, dot gain of printing ink on the print is an inevitable part of the printing process. During printing, each dot of the halftone exceeds the area for which it was calculated. When it comes into contact with paper, it loses its correct round shape, and its deformation must always...
The market for offset printing machines manufactured in Europe is changing rapidly: delivery times for new machines are getting longer, components are becoming more expensive, and demand for used equipment is breaking records. What is happening in the industry, why are used machines becoming scarce, and how can you protect yourself when buying? We analyse...
A real case from recent practice. Our ‘PressInspection’ team was approached by a client from the Arab Emirates who asked us to inspect a KBA Rapida 106-7-LTTL printing machine to check its technical condition. The equipment was installed in a respected printing company which is specialized on package. It has been in the same place...
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