This Hamada B 452 A is a used four-color press — sometimes referred to as a four-color offset press or multicolor offset printing machine — designed to print multiple colors in a single pass through the press. Four-color presses of this type are workhorses of commercial printing, used to produce brochures, catalogues, packaging, and a wide range of full-color printed materials. Hamada is a well-established Japanese manufacturer with a long history of producing offset printing presses for commercial and trade print shops worldwide.
The press was manufactured in 2003 and, according to the seller, is currently still in active production use. Its maximum sheet size is 52 × 36 cm (20 × 14 inches), placing it in the medium-format commercial printing category. The machine has accumulated an impression count of 20 million, which is a standard measure of press usage and helps indicate the level of wear relative to its service life.
The press is equipped with a notable range of features and ancillary systems. Autoplate functionality is included, enabling faster and more consistent plate changes between jobs. Digital controls and an ink and register console give the operator precise command over color registration and ink delivery across all four units. Autosize capability allows the press to automatically adjust settings for different sheet sizes, reducing setup time. The machine also features CIP 3 integration, a prepress-to-press data standard that allows ink key presetting from digital file data, streamlining makeready and reducing waste. Additional specifications noted include Alcor dampening and double-cylinder configuration, both of which are features associated with print quality and reliable sheet handling. The press is located in Estonia.
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