How to Keep Modern Printing Presses in Good Shape

The historic printing press was a revolutionary machine that allowed books, newspapers, and pamphlets to be printed on a large scale. Now, the average printer can handle that. That does not mean that the printing press is out of vogue. Modern printing presses, which are a much more compact version of the historic printing press, are most often used to make copies of art presses or to transfer art onto shirts, canvases, or other materials. No matter what you are using your modern-day printing press for, there are a few things you can do to keep it running in perfect condition.

Replace Poor-fitting End Seals

If your printing press is leaking ink, then it most likely means that the press has end seals that do not fit properly. Luckily, you can easily order custom end seals for flexo printing presses, as well as for similar models. Having properly fitting end seals helps to keep the ink inside of the press. This will make the designs that are pressed onto the canvas (or other material) as close to the original pressing as possible.

Clean the Press

It is important to clean your printing press between printing sessions. This way, you will not have dried ink stuck to your press. By cleaning your press often, you can also avoid fresh ink from old projects staining your new projects. The roll is the area of the printing press you should focus on cleaning most often. Make sure to use a cleaning solution that can easily remove excess fresh or dried ink. Luckily, there are many high-quality cleaning solutions on the market that are specifically made for printing presses.

The modern-day printing press is a simple machine, yet it can seem so complicated at times. By making sure you have the right replacement parts and that you clean the machine often, you can get more life out of it.