As big print nerds, we are constantly fascinated by the history of traditional printing methods as well as how far they have come since the days of Ben Franklin. The capabilities of these powerful machines are enough for anyone to be amazed at the innovations of previous printing masters. While we are constantly looking for ways to add value to your printed pieces with marketing solutions, we still have to give props to our machines that paved the way for us as a communications company.
Our two favorite offset printers are the Heidelberg Speedmaster CD 74 and the Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 102.
The Heidelberg Speedmaster CD 74 incorporates the latest technologies for top quality and productivity. It is also known for its robust performance. Top quality and minimal downtime for makeready and maintenance translate into better and faster service and higher quality printing
It is a markless press thanks to double sized impression cylinders. And the cartridge ink system keeps just the right amount of ink in the fountain to ensure consistent coverage. These features, plus a Vario dampening system that removes hickeys before they get to the press sheet, ensure the best quality available. This robust press runs well at speeds of 15,000 sheets per hour. That speed, combined with the larger sheet size (see below), makes this a perfect press for longer runs. Six color capability allows you to run a four color process piece plus specific PMS colors.
The Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 102 is Heidelberg’s flagship press product and our version has the latest in technology from the press manufacturer giant. Not only does this press have the best printing capabilities, it also features the latest in automation. You’ll be amazed at the print quality, coverage and sheet to sheet consistency. Features include Inkline (a cartridge ink system keeps just the right amount of ink in the fountain to ensure consistent coverage), Vario dampening system that removes hickeys before they get to the press sheet, and Axis Control, a high-end color spectrophotometer measuring system that measures color from sheet to sheet to assure color consistency.
This is a perfect press for multi page products and longer runs. Its maximum 28″ x 40″ press sheet means that 16 page signatures (8 ½” X 11″ page size) can be run-ideal for multi-page products. Its perfecting capability (between units 2 and 3) means that it can print two sides of the sheet in one press. Finally, because multiple pages can be run on one press sheet (and very often perfected too), press checks are a breeze.
Other presses that we have include the Hamada 234, the Heidelberg Printmaster and a Heidelberg SM74.
