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Looking to enter the 4-color arena and the reasons I am looking at the Ryobi 3304 is: - I have a polyplate system that will make plates for this size press - i am already outsourcing work to a shop that is doing all my 4-color work on this type press. 1- Will I be able to produce quality work...

I need help.....I run poly plates using Total Chrome Free by Varn as my fountain solution........For example, I will run red and black all day on the same press without any issues of toning, scumming or ANYTHING...... The other day I ran this job on 70# Cougar natural text.........the only...

We are in the market for a pre-owned SM-52-2 and would appreciate any feedback that would assist us in making a more intelligent purchase. What "things" should we be looking at? Are there any known "quirks" about SM52's that came out in 1999?........Can we still get good quality and production...

I need to change the bearings on a water form roller (unit 1) of a QM-46-2. Any suggestions on how I can take this roller apart?.........A new roller costs in the area of 800.00 and of course I would rather find a more economical way to salvage my roller.

For no apparent reason while in the print mode the press simply stops and the lights on the control panel just go blank. I then have to turn the press off and on to bring back all the panel lights.... then I have to remove the plate and place it back on the press because the press. This problem...

We are looking for a new CTP system for our soon to have SM52-2....... chem-free metal is not within our budget. We are avoiding the Ptek (2-up) devices because I am hearing more negative than positive....... what is the community's opinion and/or experience with the PlateStream 46 Color+. They...

Would welcome comments from the community regarding several concerns: *A)* What would be an acceptable run length for this press considering that the make ready time is an issue? *B)* What should I look out for with respect to the dampening system? *C)* Are there any characteristics or quirks...

I am an owner operator with 2 QM46-2 presses and a ctp system from Heidelberg. I basically handle all functions...from pre-press to finished printed product. I have a passion for the production process and zero tolerance for press operators that are not responsible, hence I do it all...