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Old Heidelberg letter press
Hi :) We have an old Heidelberg letter press that I need parts for. First of all where can I find the model number on this beast? Also I'm going to need to replace some electrical parts on it, where...
View ArticleLaser Die Cutting ¿Really works?
I have seen, during almost ten years, that exist laser die cutting for labels printting. Any time I've asked for it as a finishing system the answer is always the same "It's still in investment and...
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Shaping a product label to a keyline?
Hi I'm creating a label that will be applied to a large round bucket. because of this the label can't be totally straight, it must have a slight curve on it to fit the naturally shape of the bucket. I...
View ArticleNeed several hundred boxes printed
I hope this is the right place to post this. I've been working with a customer for several weeks designing a box and we're now to the point that we are ready to order some. Problem is, I'm having...
View ArticleLanyard Slot Punching
I'm sick of using cheap handheld lanyard punch, they are hard to keep centered and straight. Anyone have a solution for doing a couple hundred slot punches at a time?
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Linotype Hell Quasar question
Hello, after replacing a Quasar my friend ist getting this (it is normally 1 line and not 2) Can this be done by him and me or he need Support by Heidelberg ? The error is not always, sometimes its on...
View ArticleMishubishi Plates on Accuset 800.
What is best plate processor (film processor) to use?
View ArticleHow is the ductor oscillation on the Heidelberg SM 52 press driven?
I have a mechanical question on how the ductor roller is oscillated. I hope someone can confirm the mechanical action. On some presses, the ductor is moved with a spring towards the ink fountain roller...
View ArticleLithostar LP 150 maintenance mode
Hello, all How to get in maintenance mode? need a password....
View ArticleAnyone running Toyo inks on a waterless press??
Looking for help again, we have finally had to resort to using Toyo Aqualess MZ inks on our 52Di press as all other brands have now failed through one reason or another :( We have managed to get...
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Cartomarker Ink (or similar oil-based, stencil/stamp ink)
"Mason Marking Systems Corporation" based out of Norfolk, Virginia, USA used to provide Cartomarker Ink in a variety of colors and with a lead time of 2-3 weeks, but they have since phased out this...
View ArticlePitstop 11: Check document colors
Good day everyone, Currently I am using pitstop v11, but I can't get the color check as desired. What I want is Check document for color Approved colors; Black and Gray. Disallowed colors; C,M,Y and...
View ArticlePost Office Marking
How do you guys deal with customers that don't understand you can't control how the post office handles mail? We have a customer that is ready to drop us because we can't make every piece of mail show...
View ArticleHP INDIGO 1050 Machine, inks and spares for sale
Dear Group Members, I'm not sure if this would be the right place to post about selling my machine. Apologies if so. I have an Indigo 1050 for sale and a lot of inks and spares. I need to get rid of it...
View ArticleA couple of questions regarding SM52-2
Hi When i am setting the pontesiometer at the feeder board, which controls the air for the venturi effect for the frontlays, to it's lowest position, there is still air coming out of the venturi holes....
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HP PageWide Wide Format
Has anyone looked at these new HP PageWide Wide Format machines? They seem to be pretty snazzy and high speed. By chance has anyone received a quote for one or have one in their building?
View ArticleOT: Do paint stores really make custom formulas? Or do they default to...
OK, this is OT, but I reckon someone here will know: the spectrophotometer for scanning paint chips in order to make a match is now pretty much standard equipment at all paint stores. But what is...
View ArticleWarning: Beware Automation Sedation
As we become more and more dependent on computers, technology, and automated processes, our common sense seems to be adversely affected. This is especially true of the younger millennial generation....
View ArticleAutomation Engine 14 and Pitstop 12 (or now 13)?
Using our previous version of Pitstop, we've put together several very useful action lists that worked quite well for us via the preflight with pitstop AE ticket. We've recently upgraded to version 12...
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