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Used press decision in 24 hours ...
July 1, 2008

Question: I am checking out a used 4-color 40´´ press and only have one day to make up my mind. What should I look at?

Answer: Now that is a tall order. First, look at work the press has produced recently—look for dated pieces. Next, look at the overall conditions of the press; look at the paint for abuse or rough handling.

Dry solids

With that time constraint, I would choose to look at dry solids. Using a blank plate and cyan ink at a density of 1.40, pull breakaway dry solids. This will allow you to look at two major items: condition of the cylinders and if the press can print a solid. 

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Posted by Ray Prince on July 1, 2008 | Comments (0)