Heidelberg GTO 46 Impression problem

Discussion in '1-Color and 2-Color Offset Presses' started by Di Nut, Mar 20, 2009.

  1. Di Nut

    Di Nut Senior Member

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    Hi Everyone,
    I have a GTO 46 that for some reason will not go on impression. I changed out both the rubber feeder fingers thinking that was the problem but still no change. It will feed paper fine then when I go on impression, it sounds like it is but when you check the sheet and the blanket, no ink transfer. Any suggestions,
    Thanks
    Brian
     
  2. mrheidelberg

    mrheidelberg Senior Member

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    Sounds like the linkage that moves the blanket isn't working.....or
    may sound silly but is the blanket packed correctly. Is there an image on the blanket from the plate.

    Regards.
     
  3. 4 color GTO

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    Agreed, I once shorted changed my packing once, was almost ready to call for service.
     
  4. jed

    jed Member

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    must have been the problem DOUH!
     
  5. xpquickprint

    xpquickprint Senior Member

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    Sometimes it's the really simple stuff that gets you! And the simpler the thing you've overlooked that one time that you've done a million times, the harder it is to spot!
     

  6. Di Nut

    Di Nut Senior Member

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    Thanks for all your responses. Actually the problem turned out to be the air valve located underneath the feed board that controls the on off of the air as it grabs the paper. I pulled the valve, cleaned it inside and out, lightly lubricated it, operates like a brand new machine. Thanks again.
     
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