What type of equipment do I need?

[JasonKarlo]

Hi to all!

I would like to start a printing business, mainly printing office documents like bank forms, deposit slips, receipts, etc.

I'm looking for the right kind of printing equipment but don't actually know how to. Trying to seek for advice. I'm eyeing for a Hamada E47 but don't know if it is the right equipment for my printing needs. Any advice for a newbie?

Your reply will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Meny]

take my SORM 50*70 cm Heidelberg , with the computerized Polar cutter for a very good price and you will be able to do that and much more.
Available now under production

 

[Bill Borcicky]

Jason, you are on track with a Hamada , Ryobi would also be a good choice. The Polar or Challenge cutters would also be a good choice. these would be great for a beginner shop. after you get rolling I would then upgrade to better equipment. I have seen printshops go under trying to buy great equipment to start up with, but go under because the overhead was too high to make ends meet when first getting into business. I wish you best success with your business.

If your budget is open enough, I would suggest to talk with Meny about the Heidelberg SORM. that would be a good machine as well !

 

[ryobiTech]

Do not touch Hamada, They are junk, Gone out of business as far as I know. Ryobi far superior. Parts & tech support readily available.

 

[Bill Borcicky]

Do not touch Hamada, They are junk, Gone out of business as far as I know. Ryobi far superior. Parts & tech support readily available.

Hamada presses are still around in many small shops. That should tell you something about Hamada presses.

 

[JasonKarlo]

I would really like to go for the heidelberg but my budget is a bit short. But surely in the near future i might get one. Thank you so much for the feedback! I know i need to learn much more about printing and this forum truly helps beginners like me.

 

[FFR428]

Do not touch Hamada, They are junk, Gone out of business as far as I know. Ryobi far superior. Parts & tech support readily available.

This is kind of a humorous statement. Seeing how both Ryobi and Hamada "borrowed" design traits from both Multilith and AB Dick. Don't get me wrong the Ryobi is a very good machine. I've run a ton of 3302's and DI's. But every machine has it's good and bad. Ryobi included.

 

[Meny]

The same can be said on any press - if ever a press would be perfect , no new presses would ever sell....

the question is how fast can you get your investment back and get a living out of it.
I would trust a major maker's press rathen then the smaller ones , closing firms and so on