Independent reviews of sheetfed offset presses and printing technologies — KBA, Komori, Man Roland, Shinohara, and others.
Recently, one of our readers wrote to me with a simple question:“What do you actually know about the KBA Rapida 75? It is produced by a renowned company and sold at a reasonable price.” Indeed, on these pages we often discuss Heidelberg presses. What about the others? The market might seem dominated by one manufacturer,...
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...
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...
Our story today is about a sheetfed offset printing machine that was not destined to live a long and happy life. It was produced for a very short period of time – from 1984 to 1994, but it is notable for the fact that it was an attempt by Heidelberg to gain a foothold in...
With the advent of relatively inexpensive plate exposure devices in the mid-2000s, the popularity of Computer-to-Print machines, where each print unit was equipped with a separate laser head, began to decline. It should be recalled that such machines had been developed by both Heidelberg and a number of other equipment manufacturers since the late 80s...
The vast majority of people involved with offset printing are well aware of how the image is formed. We have talked about it in our articles too. However, the main problem with offset printing has always been the difficult-to-control application of the dampening solution to the plate. That’s why manufacturers of printing machines have always...
In the world of printing, the 1980s was an era of transformation, when mechanics and manual labour began to give way to digital technology. One of the symbols of this revolution was the Heidelberg CPC (Central Printing Control) range of digital printing controls. These modules ushered in a new era of automation, offering solutions that...
Few people today remember who produced the first industrial printing machine that could do away with the long manual process of making printing plates. In the meantime, it was also the good old Heidelberger Druckmaschinen with its legendary model GTO. Today we will look back at this curious configuration, which became the forefather of today’s...
Hello to all subscribers from LabelExpo India! If by chance you happen to be at this show in Delhi, I will be happy to meet you on the 15th of November at the TPH Orient booth. I would like to share what I have seen in this wonderful, colourful and unusual country. We will talk...
Writing the history of one of the most interesting machines in Heidelberg’s history is quite a challenge. After all, the Heidelberg GTO is not just a printing press. If you needed a non-standard job that could not be done by conventional means – the Heidelberg GTO is at your service! A thick book could be...
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