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Hi Stu Many thanks for your reply. You make it sound so easy!:) There are however a number of knobs that I do not know the use of, but as I work on the machine I will ask. I intend to do colour work on the machine, but do not know how to set the jockey. Can you perhaps give me a run down of the...

I recently purchased a Rotaprint R95 printer but have no idea on how to operate it. I have worked for years on an AB Dick 9840 machine. Is there any-one that can explain to me how this machine works?:)

Thanks Robilious I will experiment with it. If you have any more info, I will highly appreciate it. That oil based inks available here causes scumming, if used with same fountain solution. However the VanSon product is available and I will try that. Rowen

Hi guys Taking all the advise into account, I experimented some more and discovered that my exposure time might be to short. I lenthened it slightly with another minute and got better results. I checke also on the developing time and halved that. I think that the secret lies between the...

Thanks Tom Don't laugh: A samsung ML-2010. Best that I could afford at the time. Rowen

Hi Tommy.Thanks for the reply. I am using hand developing. I print my image from a lazer printer onto Kimolec. I use Novasharp Bright White Matte (Pearl) Laser Printer film. My plates are 492 x 330 Agfa. I have my own lightbox with a 300 Watt bulb in it. I currently burn my plate for 11 minutes...

Hi all How do I burn (on my own light box) and develop perfect printing plates (Litho printing) without leaving any background. Is there perhaps a website that I can visit where I can learn more about developing printing plates?

Hi Brycesteiner Thanks again for the information. Have a great day!!

Hi Brycesteiner Yes I believe that I am still using the original water system: rubber roller ontop of a copper roller, copper roller in a tray of water. I am going to try the alcohol and vinegar sugestions of you and let you know. I am totally new to the industry and will appreciate any...

Hi I'm new to the printing industry and purchased an ABDick 9840 2 years ago. The machine is in excellent nick and I enjoy thouroughly what I'm doing. I have been using Van Son's VS162 black ink since purchasing the machine and have done quite well with it. The ink is however 4 times more...