Recent content by kirby

Hi all, I have a GTO 52-2. Question is - What type of oil should I use in the Central Lubricating System? The book says Slushing oil, Rustilo 845. That's a German oil, not available in the U.S. Heidelberg says that the recommend Rivolta TRS, #005801463. Cannot find that either, and Exxon/Mobil...

I have been getting a message "Observe Maintenance Schedule" flashing on my screen once or twice a day. How can i get rid of it? I've done all the maintenance I know of short of replacing the hydraulic oil. Thanks

One of my students ask me what the difference between ink and paint is. I had a hard time coming up with an answer besides one is used to cover your wall and the other is used to write/print with. I know about pigments, modifiers, and vehicles, but I need an answer that will satisfy my students...

I will do that. At the moment we do not have the resources for metal plates without negatives and such. We have looked into CTP but have not purchased yet. Thanks again for the info.

I have not heard that poly plates won't be around in the near future. Where might I find the news from a reliable source on this.

Date of manufacture is 3/19/1986. Model is Stahl B-22 Continuous feed with a right angle attachment. There are two things we have to do before we can sell this. First one is to surplus it. Which we did already. The second is to list it in newspapers and trade magazines. If we have no takers...

I have been looking for any trade magazines still in business that I could put a classified add in. Something similar to The Northwest Trader. American Printer, NW Trader and Graphic Arts Monthly are all out of business. We are an implant shop for a college trying to sell our Stahl folder. Any...

I have been having a big problem trying to set the inking form rollers to the distributor roller in unit 1. The book is really vague about this pressure setting. It says 1st inking form - use the yellow screws. 2nd form - use the blue. and the 3rd says: red/engage the inking form rollers to the...

We have a Stahl B22 Continuous Feed Folder with a right angle attachment for sale. Asking price is $3000.00, or best offer of course. Works great and pictures are available.

I'm Randy and I work in an implant shop for one of our local colleges. I've been in printing for 27 years, 20 of that being in a commercial print shop and the rest here at the college. I've been running press all that time plus teaching press class the last few years. It's been a rewarding...