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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.

Printing machine certification
Demand A Report From Your Retailer

The Inspection Certificate

This is what an equipment inspection certificate looks like, which will allow you to record the condition of the equipment at the time of negotiation with the seller. It comes with a few dozen photos and videos, of course.

Following the inspection, the customer will receive a certificate of inspection as well as a detailed report on each of the assemblies in PDF. Photos and videos will be available at the link.

In order to maintain confidentiality, the certificate is issued by machine model and serial number, without reference to the name of the printing house and the place of inspection. If the customer is a seller, he is free to pass the certificate to his potential buyer without disclosing the location of the machine.

The purchaser can request the authenticity of the issued certificate from us on the website. In doing so, we maintain the confidentiality of all parties.

Pre-purchase Technical Inspection Of Printing Presses

How Much Is Your Confidence Worth?

The inspection of used printing machines depends on the location of the printing press and the travel costs. But in some cases you can count on an ABSOLUTELY FREE INSPECTION, which will enable you to sell your printing machine for the highest possible price.
From €0
Basic Package
Inspection For Free
  • One working day + arrival and return
  • Detailed inspection of all quality-relevant components
  • Visual inspection of cylinder condition
  • Kiss-print test
  • Print quality control on a random job
  • Check of measuring devices
  • Inspection of peripheral devices
  • Issuance of certificate with photo and video inspection
  • The test is free of charge for the owner if the buyer/dealer agrees to pay for the inspection. Finding a buyer is our concern
From €599
Full Package
Standard Inspection
  • One working day + arrival and return
  • Detailed inspection of all quality-relevant components
  • Visual inspection of cylinder condition
  • Kiss-print test
  • Print quality control on a random job
  • Check of measuring devices
  • Inspection of peripheral devices
  • Issuance of certificate with photo and video inspection
  • The choice of most buyers. Determination of wear and tear, traces of previous incorrect assembly or installation defects
From €899
Upgrade Package
Extended Inspection
  • Two working days + arrival and return
  • Detailed inspection of all quality-relevant components
  • Visual inspection of cylinder condition
  • Kiss-print + Karo test
  • Print quality control on a special test
  • Check of measuring devices
  • Inspection of peripheral devices
  • Issuance of certificate with photo and video inspection
  • Special sheet feed test for long machines with perfector or for print shops with high demands on product quality
Pricing

How is the price calculated?

Our rate

We work at a rate of 75 euros per hour. Given that we have to spend a lot of time travelling, we have to take into account the employee's travel time. This is one day to arrive at the inspection site and one day to go home.

Compare these rates with the rates of the OEM technicians who work at 130-180 euros/hour.

Usually a STANDARD inspection is calculated on the basis of 1 working day + 1 day to arrive + 1 day to return home, at the rate of €600/working day.

An EXTENDED inspection is calculated from 2 working days + 1 day for arrival + 1 day for return, at the rate of 600 EUR/working day.

There may be an exception for inspections where it is possible to return home on the same day.

Example of cost calculation:

Standard

EUR 600 - day to arrive
EUR 600 - day of inspection
EUR 600 - day to return
EUR 550 - flight costs within Europe
EUR 300 - car hire and fuel
EUR 250 - average cost of a hotel
EUR 150 - travelling allowances

Extended

EUR 600 - day to arrive
EUR 1200 - two days of inspection
EUR 600 - day to return
EUR 550 - flight costs within Europe
EUR 400 - car hire and fuel
EUR 350 - average cost of a hotel
EUR 200 - travelling allowances
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Do you see a tablet in the technician’s hand in the photo?

You’re not wrong. The inspector actually inspects the printing press in real time and immediately enters the inspection data into our online database in Google Forms. In the same database, he attaches the photos taken to confirm the results of the inspection.

Every Detail Matters

Description Of The Inspection Process

The initial stage of equipment inspection is to visually check the condition of the machine and assess its state based on the work that is currently being printed on the machine.

The equipment inspection consists of visually checking the condition of the machine, printing 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 to monitor the technological parameters of the machine.

The customer can follow the inspection online and make suggestions via WhatsApp.

This test is suitable for the vast majority of users who are far away from the inspection site. It is also suitable where the purchaser print shop does not perform jobs of higher complexity, such as those using spectrophotometry, where high sheet accuracy is not required (lenticulars, IML printing, high speed perfecting work, etc.).

We inspect the machine in the process of operation and fill in a special check-list, which describes the current state of the main units responsible for quality printing. We test the equipment not only in printing mode, but also when changing plates.

We will pay attention to the performance and condition of densitometric or spectrophotometric print quality control – Image Control, Axis Control, Inpress Control, ACR and others.

Software licences and the number of hours of dryer lamp operation are specified. In addition, special attention is paid to the maintenance of the machine, as the attitude of the operating staff also affects the overall condition of the machine.

Procedure duration: One working day

Amount of paper: not required

Requirements: It is desirable (but not essential) that the machine is in working order. You need a printer/operator in charge of the machine.

You can also use this service if you need to remotely inspect the machine, to attend the installation on your behalf.

The service includes one day for the engineer to arrive and one day to return home. The price includes the basic costs – flight, accommodation, car hire at normal times (if the visit falls on holidays, events, when the cost of expenses increases, we can adjust the cost of the service accordingly).

Description

Printing Tests

In addition to technical inspection of the main components of the printing machine responsible for print quality, various printing tests are used. The simplest tests are performed during a standard inspection, by definition.

Complex jobs, such as the Karo test, are performed to check the condition of the perfecting unit on long, multi-colour printing machines.
PressInspection.com - Inspections of the machines for printing, technical assessment if you buy on Pressxchange, PressDepo or Roepa, for print shops and machinery dealers
Printing Test 1

Kiss-Print Test

The purpose is to check the condition of the surfaces of the plate, blanket and impression cylinders, the condition of the cylinder bearings and the compliance with the set pressure values of the lower printing pair (blanket - impression cylinders).
printing control strip Karo test
Printing Test 2

Karo Print Test

The task of the test is to determine the condition of the sheet transfer system as a whole and between individual units. With the help of decoding of this test the general condition of the sheet transfer system at all - grippers, perfecting device.
Densitometric control
Printing Test 3

Calibration Print Job

The task is to produce a colour image with various printing process control elements. This test alone does not give a complete picture of the condition of the press, because parameters are mostly related to the technology and the consumables used.

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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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